Xbox LIVE Deal of the Day: Sonic the Hedgehog games

Sonic the Hedgehog takes to the spotlight today with discounts of up to 50% off on Sonic games and Avatar items on Xbox LIVE, courtesy of Microsoft's countdown to the New Year promotion.

Sonic the Hedgehog

Rocket Sonic, the fastest blue hedgehog on earth, through hair-raising loop-de-loops and dizzying dives past bubbling lava, waterfalls and on as you gather up Rings and stop Dr.Eggman's (AKA Dr. Robotnik) schemes for world domination!

Was 400 MSP. Now 200 MSP. Queue it up over here (28 MB).

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Dr.Eggman (AKA Dr.Robotnik) begins his zealous search for the Chaos Emeralds to fuel his new "Death Egg" contraption. One afternoon, he launches his full-scale attack on the island. Dr.Eggman imprisons all of the helpless animals of the island and turns them into mindless worker drones. Fortunately, Sonic will thwart the Doctor's plans at all costs. This time, he isn't alone, as Tails decides to aid him in the battle. Together they must locate the Chaos Emeralds before Dr.Eggman does, and put an end to this diabolical scheme.

Was 400 MSP. Now 200 MSP. Queue it up over here (28 MB).

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic and Tails are back for another adventure as they again battle the evil Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik), who is desperately trying to collect all the Chaos Emeralds in order to rebuild his Death Egg. Our heroes must find the Chaos Emeralds before Dr. Eggman does, but winning the race won’t be easy – a new adversary, Knuckles the Echidna, has arrived on the scene and will do whatever he can to keep Sonic and Tails from reaching their goal. Grab all the golden rings, find various bonus zones, and overcome Knuckles and Dr. Eggman as you rocket through the third chapter in Sonic’s adventures.

Was 400 MSP. Now 200 MSP. Queue it up over here (19 MB).

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1

The sequel you've waited 16 years to see, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG™ 4 Episode I. Get ready for an all new 2D adventure!

Was 1200 MSP. Now 800 MSP. Queue it up over here (173 MB).

Sonic Adventure

Join Sonic and friends as they embark on their first truly epic quest to stop Dr, Eggman’s most villainous scheme in the hit Dreamcast title Sonic Adventure now available on Xbox LIVE Arcade. An ancient evil lurking within the Master Emerald has been unleashed from its slumber by the devious Dr. Eggman and is on the verge of becoming the ultimate monster using the 7 Chaos Emeralds. Only Sonic and his friends are heroic enough to put a stop to Dr. Eggman and his evil minions. Hit the ground running in this classic epic adventure in a race against time to save the world!

Was 800 MSP. Now 400 MSP. Queue it up over here (945 MB).

Sonic & Knuckles

The blue hedgehog and the red echidna were sworn adversaries in Sonic 3, but in this platform adventure, Knuckles realises that he’s been just a pawn in the schemes of Dr. Eggman (AKA Dr. Robotnik). Knuckles, the former adversary now supports Sonic to chase the common enemy, and each must use their strengths in order to acquire the priceless Master Emerald and save Angel Island.

Was 240 MSP. Now 120 MSP. Queue it up over here (29 MB).

In addition to the above deals, you can also get 50% off a Sonic car prop for your Avatar, as well as 53% off the Zune movie, The Notebook (where available).

Avatar Item: Sonic Car Prop

Sonic Car Prop