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Xbox Live free this weekend for various apps trial

News by Stephany Nunneley-Jackson News Editor

Published on April 17, 2012

Microsoft plans to unlock its Xbox LIVE subscription service starting this Thursday, April 19 until Monday, April 23 for everyone. This includes Silver members, who will be able to try out the various apps available on the service. Also, Hulu Plus2, Netflix3 and EPIX4 will will offering free trials to new users as part of this promotion in the US during the same period. The full list of apps unlocking for those in the US is posted below, other regions should check with the Xbox 360 dashboard for specific details. You will still need XBL Gold status to play games online. This is for the apps only.

CinemaNow
Crackle
Dailymotion
EPIX4
ESPN
HBO GO
Hulu Plus2
iHeartRadio
Last.fm
MSN
Netflix3
Syfy
TMZ
TODAY
UFC
Verizon
VEVO
Vudu
Xfinity TV on Demand
YouTube

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