Xbox Live free for Xtival '09

Written by James Delahunty @ 27 Apr 2009 1:05 User comments (7)

Microsoft's virtual festival, Xtival '09 runs from May 1 to 4 (this weekend) and during that time frame, Xbox Live Gold Membership will be free to all Xbox Live users (at least in the UK).

"We don't think anyone should miss out on the treats we've got lined-up this year, which is why we're giving everyone Xbox Live Gold membership FREE for the entire weekend," the Xtival page reads.

"There are even bigger competitions and tournaments to rock, and loads of exclusive HD movies, music and game downloads to check out - so round up all your friends and get ready for what is set to be the best Xtival yet!," it continues.

Xtival '08 offered up early release of a high-definition music video from The Prodigy's Invaders Must Die album, plus exclusive Franz Ferdinand, Watchmen and Oasis content.

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127.4.2009 16:24

kikzm33z

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Free?! Microsoft!?

This would fit perfect as an April Fool's.

But seriously. 4 days? Pathetic. At least a week.

227.4.2009 16:27

Morreale

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4 free days of Live? I'm definitely gonna buy a 360 now lol

328.4.2009 02:33

bomber991

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Originally posted by Morreale:
4 free days of Live? I'm definitely gonna buy a 360 now lol

Well, I think the idea behind this is similar to the free game weekends on steam. Let people try it over the weekend, and then about 10 to 20% of the ones that tried it will sign up for a full year of xbox live.

428.4.2009 02:45

KillerBug

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God forbid they give away service for free, like Sony does.

528.4.2009 13:59

keith1993

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Live is simply going to go down and pee off the people who paid for it...

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629.4.2009 13:17

Bigperm88

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Originally posted by KillerBug:
God forbid they give away service for free, like Sony does.

Not like Sony. They gave away a good service for free that weekend.

717.3.2010 12:28

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spam edited by ddp

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