Xbox Gaming in South Africa

Sega has announced that Daytona USA, one of the many arcade hits from the prolific Sega AM2 studio, will be powersliding onto the Xbox LIVE Arcade with enhanced visuals, online multiplayer and more, in the coming month.

Gamers old enough to have fond memories of the legendary arcade racer will be glad to hear that this new XBLA version will stay true to its roots, "meticulously preserved, polished and presented for the ultimate version of Daytona USA." 

From the press release:

• Fresh Oil and a New Coat of Paint: Experience the classic retro graphics of the original arcade hit in an enhanced,16:9 widescreen format
• Let’s Go Away: Relive your glory days of racing to the sounds of the original Daytona® USA soundtrack, also available in Karaoke Mode (admit it, you know you have been singing along anyway)
• Pedal to the Metal: Drive like a pro with included support for the Logitech GT Driving Force steering wheel controller on PS3™, and all Xbox 360-supported steering wheel controllers
• Reach the Winner’s Circle: Challenge AI opponents in Arcade Mode, race the clock in Survival and Time Trial Modes, and trade paint with up to eight players in online multiplayer to place on the worldwide leaderboard.

Daytona USA will be hitting the Xbox LIVE Arcade on 26 October for the North American market and "late November" across Europe.