It was announced today at the Game Developers Conference that a brand new 512MB memory unit will be available from April 3, 2007. As Microsoft is increasing the size limit for Xbox Live Arcade games from 50MB to 150 MB, making higher capacity memory units seemed to be the logical solution.

The new increased memory unit will retail for £29.99 and as a treat for consumers will come with the Xbox Live Arcade game from Bizarre Creations - Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved. But it seems gamers will have to move quickly as the offer is for a limited time only.

The Game Developers Conference is the largest industry-only event in the gaming calendar. This year there will be over 350 lectures and discussions covering the gaming industry.

Shigeru Miyamoto created Super Mario Bros.

The 2007 conference will see Shigeru Miyamoto give a keynote address, the man who created Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda is himself seen as a legend by gaming fans worldwide. The President of Sony Computer Entertainment Phil Harrison is also expected to give a speech and according to rumours unveil a new Nintendo Wii-like feature called the 'Playstation Home'.

President of Sony Computer Entertainment Phil Harrison