This week, Microsoft are offering a third off some classic Xbox games - games from the current Xbox 360's predecessor - in neat downloadable form. As opposed to being bite sized arcade games, these are proper, full length games that used to retail in their day at £30 - so if you're looking for some bargains to tide you over the long Summer, these might just be what you're looking for.
Fable
Was:
1200 Microsoft Points (about £10.20)
Now:
800 Microsoft Points (about £6.80)
This is where the popular Fable series began. Set in the world of Albion, you play a young boy, orphaned when his village of Oakvale is raided and destroyed by bandits, and then taken in and raised by the Heroes Guild to become a Champion. When you're all grown up, you embark on a journey to uncover the reasons behind the demise of your village, discover your destiny and find out the true fate of your family along the way. To get a taste of what lies ahead, why not check out our review of the most recent game in the series, Fable III.
Black
Was:
1200 Microsoft Points (about £10.20)
Now:
800 Microsoft Points (about £6.80)
Set in Chechnya in southern Russia, you play as the Black Ops soldier Jack Keller, who's in a bit of trouble, being interrogated about his search for the arms smuggling and terrorist operation known as the Seventh Wave, and it's leader, an ex-black operative known as Lennox. Through a series of flashbacks and explosive missions, you'll reveal the series of events that led up to his capture, the threat of a lifetime of imprisonment and the truth behind Lennox and the Seventh Wave.
Crash Bandicoot: Wrath of Cortex
Was:
1200 Microsoft Points (about £10.20)
Now:
800 Microsoft Points (about £6.80)
The evil Doctor Cortex has just announced his secret genetically-enhanced super weapon of unbelievable strength, sure to rid him and the other villains of Crash once and for all - but it's missing one essential element - a power source. Remembering the Elementals of the past, with their powers over earth, water, fire and air who were imprisoned with the aid of some special crystals - Dr Cortex sets about awakening the ancient Elementals, and harness their destructive power. Playing as Crash and Coco Bandicoot, you'll need to gather all of the twenty five crystals to prevent the bad guys from obliterating you, and taking over the world.
Legend of Spyro: The New Beginning
Was:
1200 Microsoft Points (about £10.20)
Now:
800 Microsoft Points (about £6.80)
Every ten generations, new dragon eggs are brought to the dragon realm - and every ten generations, a rare purple dragon is born who will direct the fate of an era. But the dragons are at war with the 'Dark Master', who lays siege to the temple where the eggs are kept - luckily, Ignitus, the dragon guarding the eggs manages to escape with the purple dragon egg, and sends it drifting down the river, hoping for the best. Discovered and hatched by a family of dragonflies, alongside Sparx, a dragonfly born on the same day, Spyro soon discovers he's a stranger from a distant land. So he sets off with Sparx to search for his true home - and to put an end to the war with the 'Dark Master' once and for all.
Microsoft's Deal of the Week is only for Xbox Live Gold subscribers - Silver members will not be able to take advantage of the discounted prices. Approximate value of Microsoft points in pounds is based on buying the points direct from Microsoft through the Xbox dashboard - equivalent price in pounds will vary depending on where you bought your points.
