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Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
Daytona USA Speeds onto Consoles!Daytona USA launch day! The classic Arcade racer is finally out and judging by our recent updates, tweets, and posts – you are excited! We’ve got a few more fun updates coming your way, but first we need to confirm the launch dates per region, so pay attention to your region and preferred platform. North America Xbox Live Arcade – 10/25 PlayStation Network Retro Theme
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Daytona USA featuresFresh 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
Posted by Clumsyorchid in Daytona USA on 9:18:00AM Oct 25, 2011
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Comment # 1
Late November? What the hell? We didnt get Guardian Heroes, and now this
Posted by Jose on October 25th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Comment # 2
Daytonaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa, let´s go away…I can´t wait to play Daytona Online and sing with Take´s songs…
Posted by Paulo on October 25th, 2011 at 9:26 am
Comment # 3
Great work. Hopefully Scud Race next.
Posted by ikaruga_dc on October 25th, 2011 at 9:28 am
Comment # 4
Nice Wallpapers
Posted by Luiz Trapp on October 25th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Comment # 5
Wow. Thanks SEGA.
Really, you offer all this great stuff-that retro theme is awesome, the game I love to death etc…
And then, for no reason I can possibly think of making sense, just because I-
*Am European
*Chose Playstation 3 as my system of choice
I have to wait until towards the END of next month to replay my favorite racing game of all time.
Really SEGA? What logic is there to the dates? Why, if the US get it a damn sight before us on PSN, I just don’t get the difficulty in bringing it here at the same time-never mind making us wait a WHOLE month for it!
Even worse, that epic retro theme is only available till November 8th-which means, thanks SEGA, you aren’t even giving us anything for waiting a whole month for this.
Seriously SEGA-I have disappointment. I was unfathomably excited, but it’s safe to say in terms of digital downloads, you’ve screwed up big time.
(NOTE:It takes a lot to wind me up this bad, especially from you SEGA-the only saving grace right now is I’m getting the Generations CE-and that’s it. Thanks SEGA.)
-Tracker
Posted by Tracker_TD on October 25th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Comment # 6
Championship Circuit Edition tracks, cars, and music for DLC please!!!
Posted by Eric on October 25th, 2011 at 9:41 am
Comment # 7
It’s probably SONY pushing back the release date due to some PSN launch schedule. Keep calm everyone.
Posted by Fred_Mackay on October 25th, 2011 at 9:43 am
Comment # 8
How come EU Xbox gets it a month before PS3?
Posted by f00had on October 25th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Comment # 9
NAAAICE….at first XBL wasn’t getting it until 10/26…but now I see its TODAY…YAHOO!!! Can’t wait to get home from work now. I’m 39 years old but feel like a lil boy on Christmas morning…el-oh-el. I stink.
Posted by Rich on October 25th, 2011 at 9:57 am
Comment # 10
Unlocking the Saturn soundtrack would be great!! Rooollllling Start > Rooooorrring Start
Posted by Rich on October 25th, 2011 at 9:58 am
Comment # 11
@Fred_Mackay
Illogical. Yeah, I know about all these schedules and stuff. Answer me this…
A WHOLE FRICKING MONTH.
Seriously? Why the hell would Sony do that? Not to mention, why only in the EU? If it was your idea, why the hell would the US not only get it next month? Hm?
Exactly.
SEGA have just screwed us over. For living in the EU. And having a PS3.
Thanks guys.
(NOTE: I know I’m coming off badly-I’m angry. And I should be-we have a right to know why on Earth the EU have to wait so long. I do love the Community Team, SEGA in general etc, but really guys. This is pathetic-there is no excuse for such a massive gap here.)
Posted by Tracker_TD on October 25th, 2011 at 10:01 am
Comment # 12
Sorry – the submissions for games is done by region, not by product. So in this case, the game was submitted to SONY and the result was a later release. Not ideal, but we sometimes have to make these difficult decisions.
Screwed you over? Really? Isn’t this your ‘favorite racing game of all time’ and even though we’ve brought this back, you still think we’re screwing you over? I think this needs to be thought about a bit more …
Posted by Clumsyorchid on October 25th, 2011 at 10:04 am
Comment # 13
At least there’s a reason given. I hate it when a later release date is mentioned and the publisher just shrugs and says ‘because’. Case in point, EA & Rock Band.
Posted by Hedge on October 25th, 2011 at 10:07 am
Comment # 14
I know, I need to stop… I just feel really… ticked off.
I am sorry though-I suppose I AM overreacting by a damn sight-I shouldn’t be piling this on you guys, it ain’t your fault.
Apologies-
Tracker
Posted by Tracker_TD on October 25th, 2011 at 10:07 am
Comment # 15
Sorry for the double post, but looking again…
Bloody hell, I’m out of character.
I’m never this ungrateful-I should be. I feel utterly terrible now.
Sorry guys and gals-won’t happen again.
-Tracker
Posted by Tracker_TD on October 25th, 2011 at 10:09 am
Comment # 16
All good – we’re still friends
Posted by Clumsyorchid on October 25th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Comment # 17
@Tracker_TD
That’s Sony’s decision, not SEGA’s.
Posted by Alex Supersonic on October 25th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Comment # 18
I don’t have a PS3 but I’ll use these themes as my PC Wallpaper!Really beautiful SEGA!
Posted by Patrick on October 25th, 2011 at 10:27 am
Comment # 19
Oh man, that retro theme looks awesome. A shame that I don’t have a PS3. Is there a chance there’ll be 360 themes for Daytona USA?
Also, for Karaoke Mode, is a mic required or will the headset work?
Posted by zonic505 on October 25th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Comment # 20
This. Is. Gonna. Be. AWESOME. xD Thank you, Sega! ^_^ <3
L
ps- Still gutted that the Daytona 2 PE DX cabs were removed from my local arcade late last month.. only to be replaced with SEGA's very own.. ticket machines.
Posted by Liana Copland on October 25th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Comment # 21
Is this out for XBL today? I’m not at home right now so looking on xboxlive.com under games…it doesn’t show up for pre-load.
@Tracker_TD…i understand your frustration. It’s one of my favorite racing games of all times and I would post up “where’s Daytona USA on XBL???” on so many Sega facebook updates…i never even knew it was finally coming to XBL until a friend pointed it out last week!!
Posted by Rich on October 25th, 2011 at 11:07 am
Comment # 22
Microsoft usually updates titles on Xbox Live on Wednesdays, I don’t think this is available until tomorrow.
again, CCE dlc content plz :3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z7E86q_-MY
<3
Posted by Eric on October 25th, 2011 at 11:12 am
Comment # 23
@ Eric…dang it, darn update says 10/25 for XBL North America….i guess ill check when I get home fo’ sho’
Posted by Rich on October 25th, 2011 at 11:35 am
Comment # 24
Cool. Um, sidenote, if I may, but why are there no Sonic PSN avatars?
Posted by viperxmns on October 25th, 2011 at 11:53 am
Comment # 25
I’ll get this on my 360 then, can’t wait another month. Sweet game Sega. Manx TT superbike?!?
Posted by JetArtois on October 25th, 2011 at 11:58 am
Comment # 26
At what time will we be able to download this? I want to give you my money.
Posted by dustyjo on October 25th, 2011 at 1:50 pm
Comment # 27
YEAH!!! NOW I CAN SHOW MY SINGING SKILLS!!! Just kidding guys, but i really love this soundtrack, my friends say that i’m crazy but i don’t mind at all! Thanks SEGA!!!
Posted by Giuseppe on October 25th, 2011 at 2:04 pm
Comment # 28
AHHH! My PSN store refuses to load…and it doesn’t seem to be on Xbox Live in Canada yet. Can’t wait to hook up the wheel and get to drifting!
Posted by DJ FOB FRESH on October 25th, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Comment # 29
Does that top theme picture move while you have it set on your PS3?
How’s the competition online so far?
Posted by Jix Hedgehog on October 25th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Comment # 30
This is it. This is fucking it!
Stayed up all night as a european, and after refreshing the USA store since got home from work it appeared.
This more then we could have dreamed for. Not just a simple quick port. No. O no. Hell no.
So much love went into this one, this is an ode to Sega fans. All other console versions of Daytona are forgiven, we have dinally been given the home version of the game we always hoped for but never quite got.
Arcade perfect. Everyone who has been afraid what this port would turn into, do not hesiitate, you have been waiting for this moment your whole gaming career.
I have a hard time describing my happiness and gratitude about this release, after playing non stop for an hour. Please let all future remakes be of this exceptional quality and i will die a happ man…
The king has returned
/bow to AM2-Sega
Posted by JiggyMF on October 25th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Comment # 31
Not out as of 8:50pm est. It will be out on the 26th according to xbox live release list.
Posted by Bonk on October 25th, 2011 at 5:52 pm
Comment # 32
Thank you Sega for this Arcade Perfect Port. Played all Night, its so great. Now make the same with Daytona 2, Sega Rally 1 + 2, Scud Race and Sega Touring Car. And at the end a blu-ray / DVD Version with all Sega Classic Arcade Racer on it would be great.
Posted by Felix Fast on October 26th, 2011 at 1:23 am
Comment # 33
It’s out in the US PSN Store for a couple of hours now, not sure about XBL.
Posted by JiggyMF on October 26th, 2011 at 2:12 am
Comment # 34
Will there be DLC for this e.g. tracks from other versions of Daytona 1 or the other classic racers?
Also is matchmaking worldwide? i.e. EU players will race US players?
Posted by Nicky on October 26th, 2011 at 9:52 am
Comment # 35
This is an excellent version, although I feel a bit spoiled by the Dreamcast one in some respects. There’s actually Original and Arranged soundtracks in there, although it seems the latter might be from Sega Racing Classic. Overall it seems like there’s been a lot of great feedback on this version and some stellar reviews so far.
Posted by S-T-H on October 26th, 2011 at 11:38 am
Comment # 36
It’s an arcade perfect port, but that also means the graphics and animations are horribly outdated (even compared to the Dreamcast version). That said, it’s still great to finally be able to play this game again in a version that leaves the original gameplay intact. I just hope they eventually release a version of the game with updated graphics.
Posted by Draikin on October 26th, 2011 at 2:02 pm
Comment # 37
Does this support H-pattern stick shifting for devices like the Logitech G27 Wheel and Fanatec Porsche 911 GT2 Wheel?
Posted by peabo on October 26th, 2011 at 4:50 pm
Comment # 38
Kudos to SEGA for releasing this arcade perfect port of Daytona USA on XBLA/PSN. Constant 60fps is a bliss! Top notch programming! Please release your other arcade racers in the same vein.
Posted by Martin on October 26th, 2011 at 5:27 pm
Comment # 39
I forgot… minimal pop-up is a bliss too!
Posted by Martin on October 26th, 2011 at 5:48 pm
Comment # 40
Love the new arrange music tracks XD Beat all the challenges and got all achievements within an hour, kinda wish there were more difficult ones (ie. beat the rival using MT, beat the stage in reverse in the time limit). But overall a solid package. Thanks Sega.
And I gotta be one of those people hoping we see Daytona 2 down the line. A lot of us have still been waiting over ten years to own it =), and Scud Race and Sega Rally 1 and 2 (I’d even settle for a 60 fps version of the Dreamcast version). I could care less with all these new sim games on the market, Sega arcade racers from almost 20 years ago IMO are still far more fun and addicting.
Posted by SestrenNK on October 26th, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Comment # 41
Constant 60fps. Arcade feel. THE FACT THAT YOU GUYS EVEN USED THE LINKED CABINET “WAITING FOR CHALLENGERS” MUSIC ON THE ONLINE LOBBY SCREEN. I love it~
Posted by C.Comstock on October 26th, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Comment # 42
Aaaaaaaaaaarg!
I just bought this game and it seems the only way to accelerate is using R2 button (on PS3).
This is horrible!!
Please release a patch or something so “Accelerate” can be remapped to “X” button.
The port is otherwise flawless, beautiful
But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE release a patch for the user to be able to fully remap the controls according to his needs.
Or propose more Control layouts like in OutRun Online Arcade, it was possible to use “X” button to Accelerate in this one.
I hope this small request can be forwarded to the developers, I can always dream
Posted by TSR on October 27th, 2011 at 6:45 am
Comment # 43
Man I wish I had a PS3 because that retro theme looks awesome. I kinda wish the Xbox would support such themes.
Posted by Nightwheel on October 27th, 2011 at 10:16 am
Comment # 44
Small nitpicks:
1) An option to adjust left analog stick sensitivity would have been great. Car kinda jerks at times.
2) You can’t flip your opponents like before, it seems. Used to be able to run them into a wall and pop them up into the air. Very satisfying, IMO.
Posted by ihsanamin on October 27th, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Comment # 45
Sega, and SegaAM2, thank you for this awesome DaytonaUSA HD game for XBLA and PSN!! it is amazing! Please bring us Scudrace and DaytonaUSA2:BattleOnTheEdge next!! thank you.
Posted by am2model3 on October 28th, 2011 at 9:34 am
Comment # 46
Would also like to see a Daytona USA 2 port. I have the Dreamcast version of Daytona USA, but Daytona 2 only seems to be available as an Arcade game.
Posted by MissLila on October 31st, 2011 at 4:31 am
Comment # 47
Sega- THANK YOU for Daytona USA on Xbox Live. And it’s arcade PERFECT no less! Been waiting 16 years for this moment and it still looks glorious in today’s graphics standards.
Curious- was the title “Daytona USA” greenlit from Activision? Cause I heard EA had been holding NASCAR licenses and the rights to the Daytona name for a long while (which I hear is the reason behind “Sega Racing Classic” in the arcade).
I remember that this game was touted as the most successful arcade release. I fell in love- and bought both Saturn versions, and also the Dreamcast version (the DC version was pretty good- although a little too fruity for my tastes).
Anyways, THANK YOU again Sega!
Posted by Jonk on November 3rd, 2011 at 9:54 am
Comment # 48
Thankyou Sega so much for bringing Daytona to PSN Europe, Can I ask if these themes & avatars will be made available to the eu/uk market?
Posted by Big Al on November 23rd, 2011 at 11:14 am