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	Wednesday Oct 12, 2011 SEGA Revs Up the Engines for Daytona USA Today we are happy to announce the triumphant return of the cherished arcade racer, Daytona USA! Speeding out of the past from its 1993 debut, Daytona USA will be racing onto Xbox LIVE Arcade for and PlayStation Network. The classic title has been tuned up and overhauled with enhanced graphics, steering wheel support and, for the first time on home consoles, online multiplayer. Daytona USA will be available as a speedy digital download in North America on October 25 for PlayStation Network ($9.99) and October 26 for Xbox LIVE Arcade (800 Microsoft Points), and in late November in Europe. Did you Name that Game? Of course, this is the official announcement, but gamers with a ear for old school classics already had some hints that this was coming from our recent Name that Game contest. Did you guess it was Daytona USA? Of course you did and that’s why we love you! Official updates on winners will be posted in the weeks to come, once we’ve finalized and confirmed everything. Features! Updates! More Trailers! Since its arcade debut, Daytona USA has stood the test of time as one of SEGA’s top racing titles, thanks to its colorful tracks for drivers of all skill levels, breakneck-speed gameplay and competitive head-to-head multiplayer options. The game’s iconic soundtrack is instantly recognizable to SEGA and racing fans everywhere, and every detail of the original hit has been meticulously preserved, polished and presented for the ultimate version of Daytona USA. • 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 Tweet Posted by Clumsyorchid in Daytona USA on 9:00:00AM Oct 12, 2011


	56 Responses to “ SEGA Revs Up the Engines for Daytona USA ” Comment # 1 O…My…God… The original…AND revamped graphics….AND Multiplayer I mean come on, would there be anything else we could possibly wish for! Seems my prayers for the past years have been heard, i am so happy i can hardly believe it. Thanks for making my day SEGA. Or making my Year. Or Decade Posted by JiggyMF on October 12th, 2011 at 11:05 am Comment # 2 next.. 1) Virtua Racing 2) Sega Rally 3) Scud Race 4) Daytona USA 2 Posted by eastofeastside on October 12th, 2011 at 11:15 am Comment # 3 any plans for a release on pc ? Posted by Emmanuel Bergeron on October 12th, 2011 at 11:17 am Comment # 4 Don’t forget Championship Circuit Edition (and it’s soundtrack) and Daytona 2 (since that still hasn’t had a home release)… I still refuse to buy Sonic 4, but Sega’s doing a good job of pushing all my other Classic Sega buttons lately lol Next: Space Harrier? Posted by Eric on October 12th, 2011 at 11:25 am Comment # 5 @Emmanuel – none that I’m aware of @eastofeastside – Did those come next on Saturn? I’ll assume that’s correct, thanks for the info! Posted by Clumsyorchid on October 12th, 2011 at 11:25 am Comment # 6 Ah yes, and Virtua Racing!! The 32x version was the best… Time Warner had some good ideas with the Saturn version but the gameplay itself was horrid :c Posted by Eric on October 12th, 2011 at 11:26 am Comment # 7 Thanks Sega! This game brings back a lot of memories. My late uncle who worked at the Daytona Speedway back in the day really was really impressed with this game. Posted by Joel H on October 12th, 2011 at 11:26 am Comment # 8 I LOVE YOU, SEGA!!!!!!!!!!! eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! <3 <3 <3!! Posted by Liana Copland on October 12th, 2011 at 11:28 am Comment # 9 HORSES 2 CHEAT, ANYONE?! I cannot wait for this game!!! It’s gonna bring back sooo many memories. my Original Daytona still works but sometimes freezes up! thank you sega for this awesome gift! Posted by T.K. The Hedgehog on October 12th, 2011 at 11:34 am Comment # 10 @clumsyorchid- Will you guys patch in support for the Logitech/Fanatech stick shifts? It’s not the same without one. Even with that caveat, Sega can shut up and take my money. Daytona 2 next, please! Posted by Alex on October 12th, 2011 at 11:35 am Comment # 11 Sweet as Sega. Will be gettin this baby. Posted by JetArtois on October 12th, 2011 at 11:47 am Comment # 12 Oh, come on sega just port up Daytona USA 2 for current consoles already! T_T I’ll be sure to buy it. Posted by man3k on October 12th, 2011 at 11:48 am Comment # 13 @Alex – not sure, I don’t know if we are supporting every stick on the market Posted by Clumsyorchid on October 12th, 2011 at 12:00 pm Comment # 14 @Clumsyorchid Virtua Racing debuted on 32X and later the Saturn port. Both are very far from the arcade original in quality. A version of Virtua Racing was released for the Sega Ages collection on PS2, Japan only years later. Sega Rally – Saturn, subsequent versions like Sega Rally 2, Sega Rally 3, Sega Rally Revo, and recently Sega Rally Online Arcade don’t quite capture the original’s glory and charm making a rerelease of the arcade original a worthwhile venture by Sega. Scud Race aka Super GT and Daytona USA have never been released outside the arcades. The likely success of Daytona USA make looking into porting these worthwhile. Posted by eastofeastside on October 12th, 2011 at 12:07 pm Comment # 15 Im Sooooooo Happy! This is amazing, i loved this game when i was younger! Thank You SEGA. I have been waiting for a original port since the day it come out. I always used to wonder what it would be like to have one in my house Now i can. Posted by BareKnuckle4 on October 12th, 2011 at 12:18 pm Comment # 16 “for the first time on home consoles, online multiplayer” The Dreamcast version had online multiplayer. I remember playing it. Posted by MrFrumble on October 12th, 2011 at 12:28 pm Comment # 17 I have waited what feels almost a life time for the arcade version to come home. Sega Saturn and Dreamcast Daytona is still loved but for the real thing or a close as can be??? This is CRAZY MENTAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU SEGA!!! Posted by F40 on October 12th, 2011 at 12:40 pm Comment # 18 Guardian Heroes, Daytona USA… Thank you guys so much for the Saturn/Arcade games. So uh, how bout a lil NiGHTS? Posted by RandomBlogReader on October 12th, 2011 at 1:00 pm Comment # 19 Lovely. SEGA does.. Posted by S.F on October 12th, 2011 at 1:14 pm Comment # 20 These xbox and playstation people dont deserve daytona usa or any sega classics. if they where real daytona fans they would all have the working daytona usa emulated on the pc not just waiting for a proper release when they could of played it 4 years ago on proper arcade emulation. Posted by kidza on October 12th, 2011 at 1:59 pm Comment # 21 Sega your on a ROLL! keep it up! Love these games nothing better than Sega from the 90′s Posted by DeVeAn on October 12th, 2011 at 3:04 pm Comment # 22 Another great title from Sega coming for home consoles. Thank you guys…you have been making my days since I was 10. Im very very satisfied with Sega line up this year. And I really hope you guys achieve sucess with this titles. I hope you could releas even more of those Saturn classics like Panzer Dragon Series (specially Saga), Shining Force 3 (Yeah..all episodes), Dragon Force, Nights…so many titles, so many good memories! Posted by Luiz Trindade on October 12th, 2011 at 3:38 pm Comment # 23 1. Words can not describe the depths of appreciation for bring this ( and Guardian Heroes ) back! 2, Thank you for the early release date 3. Any other Saturn remakes in the works? (CoughBurningRangersCough) Posted by Jix Hedgehog on October 12th, 2011 at 3:52 pm Comment # 24 Is there a mirror mode and is there a split screen mode??? Posted by Nicky on October 12th, 2011 at 3:59 pm Comment # 25 @eastofeastside Virtua Racing debuted in arcades; there was a Genesis (MD) version with an additional processor on the cart’s PCB to allow 3D graphics; It was a relatively faithful port, but the hardware limitations were very obvious Virtua Racing Deluxe was released on the 32X with two more car classes (Stock and Prototype), two more tracks (Highland and Sand Park), FAR better graphics (polygon count, color palette, framerate), better handling and gameplay physics (I personally loved the Stock car the most, because you didn’t instantaneously spin-out if you bumped a car in front of you), and some of the music bits were extended. The Saturn version was done by Time Warner and despite having even more car classes, a ton of really neat tracks, and much more power to work with, the game was just abysmal. No sense of speed, all the cars were stiff and irritating to drive, they couldn’t streamline the graphics code so you got stuck with slowdown in pivotal moments (with only flat-shaded polygons, no less. Sega’s AM2 division should have overseen production)… there’s a laundry list of problems with it. I have that Sega Classics collection for PS2 (North American release, it included VR Flatout)- and I still remember thinking I’d rather play the 32x one even the first day I loaded the disc :/ THe remake of Outrun was pretty lame too… The best home version of Virtua Racing is the 32X one. I wish there were some kind of special edition that had all the cars and tracks from each variation of the game, but played like the 32X version; I wonder if Sega can still assign certain people to projects now that they’ve consolidated their old production houses… Now if we can just get more people to remember Sega TouringCar Championship ;_; Posted by Eric on October 12th, 2011 at 4:06 pm Comment # 26 SEGA, SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by BigDaddySkeletor on October 12th, 2011 at 4:23 pm Comment # 27 I don’t know….I was hoping for something new. I’ve already got this twice on Saturn and a superior game on DC. Posted by Bonk on October 12th, 2011 at 4:39 pm Comment # 28 I’ll admit, the second I saw the gameplay, I thought we simply got a console port of “Sega Racing Classic” (a recent HD re-release of the Daytona arcade without the Daytona license, and altered soundtrack for those unfamiliar), but with the said license and original soundtrack returning, which is still great. But unlike Sega Racing Classic, we get 8 player multiplayer (SRC reduced it to 4 I heard) and it looks like the draw distance has actually been improved. Graphics are still 1993 but I prefer that over a change of style. “also available in Karaoke Mode” Oh c’mon, everyone who’s been with this game since the 90′s know the lyrics by heart now =) wonders if the Karaoke is the arcade soundtrack or Saturn arrangement Now I’ve gotta prepare the X360′s custom soundtrack feature – can’t have less than three different versions of The King of Speed, Let’s Go Away, Sky High and the underrated Pounding Pavement to play with. Posted by SestrenNK on October 12th, 2011 at 4:56 pm Comment # 29 Oh, and hats off to those who got the Daytona license back. Better make good use of it, Sega! XD Posted by SestrenNK on October 12th, 2011 at 4:59 pm Comment # 30 great sega, thank you sega am2, this game will be amazing! Please work on bringing us DaytonaUSA2:BattleOnTheEdge next and and Scudrace!!!!! Posted by am2model3 on October 12th, 2011 at 8:12 pm Comment # 31 The only thing missing would be SOnic Adventure 2, after that abomination we like to call ‘Sonic Adventure – the Dreamcast port’ Posted by Zupertails on October 12th, 2011 at 10:33 pm Comment # 32 Awesome. My Xbox is a de facto Sega console with all these recent releases. Wish List: Sega Rally (Sat) Panzer Dragoon series Shenmue 1 and 2 (and 3!) Posted by John on October 13th, 2011 at 1:50 am Comment # 33 This is the port of arcade game Sega Classic Racing? Posted by Shinkichi on October 13th, 2011 at 4:54 am Comment # 34 This won’t sell too well … the only thing new here is the 720p HD resolution on RingWide hardware. Better to release: Let’s Go Island: Lost on the Island of Tropics and Let’s Go Jungle!: Lost on the Island of Spice for Playstation move Posted by Shinkichi on October 13th, 2011 at 5:10 am Comment # 35 Are you serious ???? WE WANT SHENMUE 1 /2 SHENMUE for xbox 360 please thanks Posted by shm on October 13th, 2011 at 5:15 am Comment # 36 I hate being so pessimistic but what version are we getting here? This doesn’t like the newly released Sega Racing Classic. It looks more like an updated Saturn/PC port to me. Or it could be the arcade version didn’t look as good as I remember. Posted by Bonk on October 13th, 2011 at 9:52 am Comment # 37 Awesome, will be buyin this first day! Played the heck outta the Saturn Version!!! Question though, will you guys be releasin a game thats Theme is Live and Learn for download? Hint Hint: I want Sonic Adventure 2:P Posted by Kingdom_Key on October 13th, 2011 at 9:07 pm Comment # 38 over coment is wrong! please dont forget a japanese fan!! Posted by hujisaki on October 13th, 2011 at 10:17 pm Comment # 39 @36: It’s an update arcade version; the models look like polished versions of that original version. Posted by Nicky on October 14th, 2011 at 2:05 am Comment # 40 It’s certainly great to see the game being released on XBLA with online multiplayer and I won’t hesitate to buy it. That said, it would be nice to see some more graphical updates. I doubt people that don’t know the original are going to accept that the game looks so much worse compared to other XBLA race games such as Sega Rally Online. Posted by Draikin on October 14th, 2011 at 9:58 am Comment # 41 Yay Sega. This is a day one purchase for me. Bring Sega Rally, Virtua Fighter 2, Virtua Fighter 3, and much more please. Posted by leels on October 15th, 2011 at 12:27 am Comment # 42 Hey Sega, thanks again for selecting me as a winner for the “Name That Tune” contest. I have loads of fond memories with Daytona USA and I still play it occasionally on my Sega Saturn. Needless to say, I’m stoked for this. Thanks again for reviving such a timeless classic and I’m looking forward to more Saturn/Arcade ports (NiGHTS Into Dreams please!). Posted by Firecrest on October 15th, 2011 at 1:56 pm Comment # 43 oh yeah make a daytona 2 port and a scud race one these two games are fantastic and we waited long enough for a home consoles release for these two games Posted by Emmanuel Bergeron on October 16th, 2011 at 5:08 pm Comment # 44 Finally! I’ve been waiting for this game to be released on XBLA for ages. Day one purchase! Thanks, SEGA, AM2. Next up: Daytona USA 2, Scud Race, Sega Rally 2, and Crazy Taxi 2!… please! Posted by Martin on October 17th, 2011 at 10:20 am Comment # 45 Great!!! Please next, “Daytona Usa 2 Battle On The Edge” and “Daytona Usa 2Power Edition”. Thanks… Posted by Abelardator2 on October 21st, 2011 at 12:01 am Comment # 46 Thanks a bunch for this announcement! Seriously stoked. I’m really glad Sega has cozied up to the promise of digital distribution for reviving their arcade classics. However, if more of the oldies could be resurrected by other developers, I’m dying to see the AM divisions focus their energy on console games again. The Sega style lies with them, and it bums me out to see their designs withering away in the arcades. How many of us actually had a chance to play After Burner Climax until it hit XBLA and PSN? Posted by Mike on October 23rd, 2011 at 11:32 am Comment # 47 It’s GREAT that we get to see a perfect arcade port of the game, complete with full 8-player support. Just like the good ol’ days! Just like Dave & Buster’s! Now, I second the notion that Daytona USA 2 (any version) make it to PSN/XBL as well. This game has never made it to home consoles! I think Sega would make a LOT of people happy if Daytona 2 made it home! Posted by Marc C on October 24th, 2011 at 10:07 am Comment # 48 Amazing. I got it now, and all i can say is, it lived up to what i’d expected, and then threw in some more surprised. Love the time trials ofcourse, but the mode where passing cars, drifting trough corners, and drive clean laps gives you extra time. I never could make it trough the full 80 laps that’s on the screen before you start, but still, lots of fun. Also it seems like they have improved the controlls a lot, as i have never been able to finish this game, and now i can! Even with manual transmission. Great work Sega! Now please give us Scud race, and ofcourse Daytona USA 2! Oh, and the first two Sega Rally games would be nice to, ofcourse all arcade versions. Oh, and while i’m at it, i would pay the same price for OutRun, Turbo OutRun, and OutRunners! Come on, take my money! LOL. Posted by musicmaniac1965 on October 29th, 2011 at 6:52 pm Comment # 49 Daytona Usa 2 please !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Posted by offthemind on November 25th, 2011 at 7:04 pm Comment # 50 I want to play Daytona USA 2 on PSN and XBLA! Posted by TTY! on December 16th, 2011 at 6:52 pm Comment # 51 My favorite racing of all time. Thanks for making it happen! Posted by ponyboy on January 23rd, 2012 at 8:33 pm Comment # 52 Daytona USA 2 on XBLA – a combo of Battle on the Edge and Power Edition, man, that would satisfy my soul! I’d pay the equivalent of a full price release for that, must of spent a couple of hundred playing the arcade game over the years already! SEGA – pay attention, give the fans what they want, PLEASE!!!! Posted by Glenn B on February 1st, 2012 at 1:29 pm Comment # 53 I love SEGA racing games! Please give us Daytona USA 2 port already (and Scud Race:). All SEGA fans want it. But this time add split screen:) That is the only thing that is missing in Daytona XBLA. The rest: PERFECTION. Posted by Zanac on March 23rd, 2012 at 5:21 am Comment # 54 I’m boycotting Sega now for not even replying to this. Been wanting this for PSN & not a word. Used to love Sega for nearly everything now i dont care, i’m throwing away my Dreamcast & games as they dont care about their die hard fans >:( Posted by KD on April 24th, 2012 at 10:28 am Comment # 55 KD – the game has been out for a few months now. Posted by Clumsyorchid on April 24th, 2012 at 4:47 pm Comment # 56 SEGA please give us Daytona Usa 2 for XBLA/PSN! So many people want it and will surely buy it. SEGA pay attention!:) Posted by zanac on August 28th, 2012 at 12:40 am


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