Free Xbox Live Gold this weekend for US and Canada

Microsoft has a Valentine’s Day gift for the US and Canada. Xbox Live Gold member benefits for Xbox 360 will be free for all Xbox Live subscribers from February 14-16th. This is a good time to check out the latest entertainment experiences on Xbox 360, if you’ve been holding off. Online multiplayer gaming will be also be available for free, but additional subscriptions may be required to access select apps.

The offer begins at 12:01 a.m. PT time this Friday, February 14th and ends at 11:59 p.m. PT on Sunday, February 16th. Regardless of your current Xbox LIVE subscription status, you will have access to online multiplayer gaming, Video Kinect, and the entire catalog of entertainment apps.

An Xbox Live Gold subscription usually costs $9.99 for one month and $59.99 for one year, but deals show up once in a while. Enjoy your Free Gold Weekend!

Via Major Nelson

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