Capcom Arcade Cabinet PS3 & Xbox 360 app: Western release confirmed

News by Dave Cook Contributor

Published on Jan. 11, 2013

Capcom has confirmed that its Arcade Cabinet app for PS3 and Xbox 360 - which allows users to download a host of classic Capcom arcade titles - is coming to the West.

We reported on the app when it was first revealed for Japan.

In a statement released to Eurogamer, Capcom clarified that the app's full reveal was coming next month:

"So it looks as if the CAC's out of the bag, and the world's officially onto our plans to unleash a number of cherished 8-bit arcade games as part as Capcom's 30th Anniversary," Capcom USA said. "The Capcom Arcade Cabinet will feature numerous classic Capcom games as digital downloads for PS3 and 360, and it is definitely coming to western territories.

"We're holding the CAC cards close to our chest for now, but we'll be releasing full details regarding dates, pricing, specific titles, and everything else on February 7th so stay tuned.

The statement came bundled with two teaser images:

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