The highly anticipated remake of the OutRun Arcade racing classic will make its way to XBOX game consoles later this week. The modern day version, OutRun Online Arcade, will be available on XBOX Live on April 15th. The game allows for up to six players to compete in 10 classic and modern day Ferrari's on 15 different courses. The game can be yours for only 800 Microsoft Points.

Press release after the jump.

PRESS RELEASE

OUTRUN ONLINE ARCADE: YOUR JOURNEY AWAITS

SEGA's classic arcade racer returns: experience multiplayer OutRun via Xbox LIVE Arcade in stunning high-definition for the first time!

Experience the mayhem and action as you race and rediscover 15 challenging courses. Test your time, speed and handling ability as you bring your next-gen skills online with this coin-op classic. Feel the kick as you put your foot to the floor in one of 10 high-performance Ferrari cars racing your way across the U.S. From the steep streets of San Francisco to the beautiful beaches of California, it’s mile after mile of unrelenting acceleration, thrills and action.

Which route will you choose on your drive for the highest possible score? OutRun Online Arcade - it's a beautiful journey.

Features

• Competition

OutRun delivers online multiplayer for up to 6 players for the first time on LIVE Arcade.

• 15 Courses & 10 fully licensed Ferrari’s

15 glorious courses and 10 licensed Ferrari cars for the ultimate OutRun ride.

• Arcade Missions and Time Attack Modes

Fast-paced arcade action thrills and OutRun, Heart Attack and Time Attack modes.

• Classic OutRun Tracks

Catch the cool sounds of OutRun as these smashing tracks are featured alongside stunning new visuals.

• Xbox LIVE® Features

Experience OutRun with Xbox LIVE features including, achievements, voice and leaderboards!