The Xbox Live Arcade also features games from other consoles, such as the PlayStation game Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and PC games such as Zuma. The service was first launched on November 3, 2004, using a DVD to load, and offered games for about US$5 to $15. Items are purchased using Microsoft Points, a proprietary currency used to reduce credit card transaction charges.
The Xbox Live Arcade features games from various platforms, including PlayStation's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night and PC titles like Zuma. It was launched on November 3, 2004, using DVDs for game loading and offered games at prices ranging from US$5 to US$15. Purchases were made using Microsoft Points, a proprietary currency designed to minimize credit card transaction fees.