Microsoft to drop Gold subscription requirement for entertainment apps on Xbox One and Xbox 360
In addition to the Kinect-free Xbox One for $399, Microsoft today also announced it is dropping the Xbox Live Gold subscription requirement for entertainment apps on the Xbox One and Xbox 360.
The change will go into effect in June.
Microsoft's use of the word "entertainment" refers to both gaming apps (like Machinima, Twitch, and Upload), video services (like Netflix, Univision Deportes, GoPro, Red Bull TV, and HBO GO), sports experiences (like NFL, MLB.TV, NBA Game Time, and NHL Game Center), as well as the company's own apps (Internet Explorer, Skype, OneDrive, and OneGuide).
Over 170 apps are affected, including...
