ASR Now Available on XBOX 360 as Digital Download

Super Sonic Racing, Now On Demand

Just over a year out from its retail launch, Sega announced today they are now offering Sonic and Sega All-Stars Racing as part of Microsoft’s Games on Demand services on XBOX 360.

Any late adopters take note: the game is available right now for digital download for $29.99.  Sega’s press release on the matter is below.  Thanks to Woun of the Russian Sonic Scene for tipping us off.  If you have news to share, be sure to share it with us by clicking Send News Tips at the top of every page.

LONDON and SAN FRANCISCO— 12 April, 2011 —SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today announced that Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing™ is now for sale through the Xbox LIVE® Games On Demand platform for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. The hit arcade racing game, starring SEGA’s eclectic ensemble of heroes and villains, is available for immediate download, allowing players to jump right in to frantic, explosive races with up to four local players, or eight online players.

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing puts players on the track and in the shoes of a host of popular SEGA characters, from the blue blur himself to AiAi and Dr. Eggman, each with their own unique vehicle. Players must use their driving skills to drift and dodge their way to a checkered flag in a variety of single-player modes, as well as multiplayer races both off and online. The racer is the latest title to appear in SEGA’s growing library of download-ready games through Xbox LIVE® Games On Demand, including hits such as Bayonetta™ and Aliens vs. Predator™.
For more information about Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, visit www.sega.com.