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Free-to-play games on Xbox no longer require Gold subscription
Free-to-play games on Xbox no longer require Gold subscription
Several dozen popular free-to-play games can now be enjoyed on Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X without an Xbox Live Gold subscription. 22 Apr 2021 - 1 comment
Want to try a game before buying? Microsoft testing Free Play Day for Xbox One
Want to try a game before buying? Microsoft testing "Free Play Day" for Xbox One
Microsoft has begun testing a Free Play Day feature that would allow Xbox One gamers to download games for free and play it for a 24-hour period as a sort of free trial. 21 Aug 2014 - 1 comment
Microsoft offering pro-rata Xbox Live refunds soon following sweeping changes
Microsoft offering pro-rata Xbox Live refunds soon following sweeping changes
Microsoft has confirmed it will refund Xbox Live Gold members on a pro-rata basis if they no longer want a subscription following the company's decision to allow entertainment apps to be used for free after years behind a paywall. 14 May 2014 - 1 comment
     

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