The classic Missile Command is now available on Xbox Live Arcade. While it isn’t a particularly exciting game by today’s standards, at 400 Microsoft Points ($5) with update graphics and multiplayer over Xbox Live, it’ll be hard to say no for anyone who played it as a kid.

Maybe this week’s theme was to coincide with the Fourth? “Bombs bursting in air,” you’re blowing up missiles in this game… it makes sense. In my head, at least.

The official word:

In one of the most well-known arcade games of all time, players must defend the coast from mysterious enemy invasions in Missile Command®. Try your hand at this classic arcade game in its original old-school form, then experience the completely re-stylized version featuring evolved graphics and the newly introduced Throttle Monkey mode.

• Cutting-edge next-gen graphic and sound support: Support for 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios, including HDTV, with Dolby® Digital surround sound and full-screen anti-aliasing.
• Full Xbox LIVE® support: Player profiles, leaderboards, and twelve all-new achievements are available for missile commanders.
• Accessibility: The game features a rich and immersive environment, and is fun and easy to play. Defend the coast against all comers!