Platinum Hits

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This article is about Xbox games. For The Platinum Range, see Essentials (PlayStation). For other uses, see Platinum Hits (disambiguation).

Platinum Hits is a term used to refer to a line of select Xbox games that were considered by Microsoft to have sold considerable units on the platform in the nine months after release,[1] and have dropped in price from their original MSRP to a newer, lower price, generally that of $19.99,[2] although multi-game packs may sell for more. A similar budget range in PAL markets is known as Xbox Classics for £19.99 and Best of Classics for £9.99. In Japan, they are known as Platinum Collection games and generally cost ¥2,800, with certain games such as Grand Theft Auto IV and Dynasty Warriors 6 at a higher price point of ¥3,800. Sales requirements may vary by region.

On September 8, 2006, Microsoft announced the Platinum Collection would be extended to the Xbox 360 platform.[3] On September 20, 2006, at Microsoft's Pre-Tokyo Game Show conference, they announced Platinum Hits for the Xbox 360 in North America, priced at $29.99 and Classics in the UK for £24.99.[4] A second wave of titles was released in early 2007, with additional games being added periodically.[5]

Platinum Family Hits are special Platinum Hits that have been designated appropriate for all ages. All current Platinum Family Hits are rated "E" by the ESRB, except for T-rated X-Men Legends and four E10+ rated games -- Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic Unleashed, Lego Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy and Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts. Not all Platinum Hits offerings that receive an E rating are labeled with the Family Hits designation, however. As with Platinum Hits, the new suggested retail (MSRP) is $19.99.

Best of Platinum Hits are select best-selling Platinum Hits that have a suggested retail price of $9.99 and a slightly different "Best of Platinum Hits" logo on the package design. Best of Platinum Family Hits are chosen from the Platinum Family Hits line.

Original Xbox

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Games in Platinum Hits series

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Games in Best of Platinum Hits series

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Games in Platinum Family Hits series

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Games in Best of Platinum Family Hits series

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Games in Classics series (132)

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Games in Best of Classics series (11)

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Games in Platinum Collection series

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Xbox 360

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Games in Xbox 360 Platinum Hits (NTSC)

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Games in Xbox 360 Classics (PAL)

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Games in Xbox 360 Platinum Collection (NTSC[J])

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Xbox One

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Games in Greatest Hits for Xbox One series

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Goldstein, Hilary. "Top 10 Xbox Platinum Hits". Archived from the original on June 23, 2004.
  2. ^ "Platinum Punch." Official Xbox Magazine 16. March 2003: p. 14
  3. ^ Gantayat, Anoop (September 8, 2006). "Xbox 360 Goes Budget in Japan".
  4. ^ "Microsoft Announces Platinum Hits Lineup for Xbox 360 – Xbox".
  5. ^ "Microsoft Announces New Xbox 360 Platinum Hits".
  6. ^ "3 Great Capcom Games – Platinum Hits Triple Pack".
  7. ^ "Gears of War 2 (Platinum Hits)". xBox 360 Game Reviews. May 5, 2011. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved July 24, 2013.
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