What am I, made of money?
Microsoft is holding a free multiplayer weekend for Xbox Live starting tomorrow. Along with the reduced barrier to entry comes the chance to playRocket LeagueandNBA 2K17for free, too. Since Live is a paid service on both the 360 and One, the free weekend will also extend to Microsoft’s former console (albeit without the games).
Seemingly in a move to topple Microsoft’s free weekend, Sony announced that the PlayStation Network will be having a free week for multiplayer on PS4. Yes, an entire week of free online play for any game on the system, versus Microsoft’s three-day pass.
Starting tomorrow, February 17, at 12 AM PST, you’ll be granted access to the illustrious servers that Sony holds captive behind a paywall. While I suppose paying for more stable service makes sense, I can’t say I’ve missed multiplayer on my 360 or even really utilized it on my PS4. Maybe I’m just growing into an old, cynical man-child who pines for the “good ol’ days.“
Play ‘NBA 2K17’ and ‘Rocket League’ for free on Xbox this weekend[Engadget]Free Multiplayer Week on PS4 Begins February 17[PlayStation Blog]
