The only thing better than Xbox is Xbox Live, as it gives you the opportunity to play with your buddies -and complete strangers - from all over the world. Whether you are in the mood for sports, racing or shoot em ups, you can play anytime, anywhere. Xbox Live comes in two flavors, Silver and Gold, but regardless of which you choose, you can integrate it with Windows Live Messenger. This opens the door to more fun, as you get to use avatars, create a profile, record all your gaming achievements, use video chat and more. All this comes at a price, of course; to get the most form Xbox Live, you need to have a DSL line. You also have to pay for Xbox Live, but there are ways you can get it for free. 1. Trial Cards The easiest way is to get the Free Trial Card. With the card, you will be able to open an account, and play Xbox Live without charge …show more content…
Free Game Trials Several Xbox games, such as Star Wars Battlefront and Kingdom Under Fire: Heroes, come with free codes that allow you to play Xbox Live at no charge for two months. These are not just limited to Xbox games you can buy at the stores, but there are also some downloadable games on the Net that come with these trial codes. 3. Freebies Whether it is a promo from an online gaming magazine or a freebie from a game, there are always free Xbox Live codes. Just keep your eye and ears open, especially on game sites that are coming out with a new product for the gaming platform. 4. Go to Microsoft's website Every so often Microsoft offers promotions for Xbox, and a lot of times this involves giving people the chance to play it without any charge for certain periods. As the creators of Xbox, it pays to visit their site, as any new announcements or freebies will be posted there. Usually, the best time to expect free time on Xbox Live is when there is a gaming event taking place (such as the launching of a new game). there will usually be a tie up with Microsoft and the promo may include free codes. 5.