14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has just reveled what sorts of special deals will be offered to Xbox Live members in the first half of the month, ranging from bringing Halo: Reach to Games on Demand as well as offering a free Xbox Live Gold weekend.
First off, those that still have an Xbox Live Free account can check out all of the privileges that the Gold members enjoy with a free weekend starting today, March 4, at 9am PST and until Monday, March 7, at 9am PST.
Xbox Live Community Manager Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb also showcased to Xbox 360 owners what deals will be offered over the first half of March on the online service.
These range from discounts for Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light to special deals in honor of St. Patrick's Day and more, so check them all out below.
Xbox LIVE Deal of the Week** :
Week of March 7 - Lara Croft Specials Lara Croft & The Guardian of Light - 600 MS Points Raziel & Kane Character Pack - 200 MS Points A Hazardous Reunion Challenge Pack 3 - 200 MS Points All the Trappings Challenge Pack 1- 200 MS Points T-Rex Pet - 120 MS Points
Week of March 14: St. Patrick’s Day Clover: A Curious Tale - 200 MS Points Rock Band - "Bad Luck" - 80 MS Points Rock Band - Green Day Pack 01 - 220 MS Points Lips - "Some Guys Have All The Luck" - 80 MS Points Lips - "Chasing Cars" - 80 MS Points Green Avatar Tux - 120 MS Points Leprechaun Avatar Prop - 120 MS Points Green Shamrock Avatar Tee - 40 MS Points Red Dead Redemption Irish T-Shirt - 40 MS Points NBA2K11 Celtics Jersey - 120 MS Points
**Special pricing available for Xbox LIVE Gold Members
Xbox LIVE Avatar Marketplace: March 3: Robots March 10: Halo: Reach (update to existing collection)
Xbox 360 Game Add-ons
March 8 Dragon Age 2 Exiled Prince - 560 MS Points Dragon Age 2 The Black Emporium - 800 MS Points Need for Speed Hot Pursuit Porsche Unleashed - 560 MS Points
March 8 - 14 Your Shape: Fitness Evolved Add-ons Sale 50%-60% off
March 15 Halo: Reach Defiant Map Pack - 800 MS Points Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Jill Character - 400 MS Points Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Shuma Character - 400 MS Points
Xbox LIVE Arcade: House Party time!
March 9th, Torchlight, 1200 Microsoft Points March 16th Full House Poker, 800 Microsoft Points
Xbox 360 Games on Demand: March 8, Kane & Lynch 2 March 15, Halo: Reach
Expect even more great deals at the end of the month, as more games and content are scheduled to appear on the Xbox 360.