XBOX 360 ARCADE DEMO AVAILABLE FOR FREE: Before my review, I wanted to make it clear that Xbox live Arcade has a free demo available for download that allows to to play a race, and another "boost" game mode on a different track as Sonic. Why read the reviews when you can give it a try yourself? (The final product's menu screens appear more polished looking in the final product. Also, there was one case in the demo I finished first on that hard setting and the next screen said I finished 2nd... I have not seen such a glitch in the real game.)FYI, BONUS CONTENT INCLUDES: Download code for: Outrun Bay track + Challenges and Time Trials, Metal Sonic & Transforming vehicle + Metal Sonic Mod Pack, Stickers for your in-game driver's license.POSSIBLY RELEVANT BACKGROUND INFO: I discovered this game by chance - and upon discovery, was very excited being a former Mario Kart and Sonic player. I'm 27 years old, and my Mario Kart experience ended after N64 (with some Wii play at friends sporadically). After having seen the first Sonic and Sega All Stars Racing game was such a success, and couldn't find a single negative review on this game (except by some Nintendo magazine...which was obviously biased), I immediately ordered two copies (one for a buddy/his wife). It's unfortunate I never knew the first game existed - and I wasn't willing to try it out considering it's priced higher currently (360 version) and this game is two years newer, and improved in nearly every way from wh.