Own an Xbox 360? Play online for free this weekend

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Gaming consoles have become exceedingly more powerful over the years, offering more realistic graphics. While better-looking games are appreciated, I would argue that the more important advancement is online multiplayer. Thanks to Xbox Live Gold, playing games against people all over the world could not be easier. True, Microsoft's consoles were not the first to gain online multiplayer support, but the company was arguably the first to get it right.

While Xbox One is all the rage nowadays, its predecessor, the 360, is still a great console. In fact, its low price and huge game library makes it a very smart buy. If you own an Xbox 360, but haven't invested in Xbox Live Gold (are you crazy?), today is your lucky day. Starting today, and through Sunday (October 9-11), you can play online for free.

"Free Multiplayer Weekend provides Xbox 360 players the chance to experience one of the major benefits of Xbox Live Gold -- playing their favorite Xbox 360 games online competitively or cooperatively with friends and Xbox Live Gold members around the world. Enjoy fighting side-by-side with friends and allies, and take your game to the next level", says Microsoft.

I know what you are thinking -- this is a USA-only promotion, right? Nope! Actually, it is available to all Xbox 360 owners around the globe where Live is available. How cool is that? You can find out if your country is eligible here.

Obviously, Microsoft is hoping you will be so amazed by online multiplayer that you will subscribe to Xbox Live Gold. You are not forced to sign up after, however I would highly recommend it.

The "Games with Gold" aspect (which is not a part of this weekend's promotion), allows you to download free games every month. Microsoft says the free games, over a full year, will total at least a $700 value. The cost of Live Gold? Only $60 for the year; you can usually get it cheaper too.

The small print says that not all games will be compatible with the free online multiplayer promotion, but does list Grand Theft Auto Online, Call of Duty: Advance Warfare, Minecraft and FIFA 16 as definite titles. Your results may vary with other titles.

Will you be playing online this weekend? Tell me in the comments.

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