THE BUZZ: Microsoft has began its free Xbox Live weekend which unlocks a number of features on the Xbox 360 dashboard which are usually only allowed to be accessed by Gold subscribers.

The weekend is to celebrate the launch of the Fall dashboard update and features such as Video Kinect, Facebook and online gaming will be available to all.

EGM’s TAKE: If you’re a Silver member considering an upgrade then this is the perfect chance to test out the service before your purchase.