Thanks to an error with the Xbox Live Marketplace, Gold users can get the game for free

Jun 10, 2013 06:30 GMT  ·  By

Xbox Live Gold members can download a full copy of Fable 3 for free by taking advantage of an apparent error on the Xbox Live Marketplace.

Xbox Live gold users who pay Microsoft a fee each year get to take advantage of different things, such as online multiplayer or access to entertainment apps.

Now, it seems that Gold users can also pick up free games, as thanks to an error with Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace, they can freely download a full copy of Fable 3 onto their console.

Basically, Xbox 360 owners need to navigate to the Xbox Live Marketplace, select Fable 3, and choose the option to pay with MS Points. Their balance won't be charged and the download begins momentarily, according to a guide on Reddit.

The deal works in various parts of the world, such as the U.S., Australia, or New Zealand, but it's unclear how long it will take for Microsoft to fix the error.