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Can I Play "Second Life" for Free?"

By Courtney Marchelletta, About.com

"Second Life" : The Driving Experience

"Second Life" : The Driving Experience

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Question: Can I Play "Second Life" for Free?"
Many online games require that you pay for the game and then on top of that pay a monthly fee. This is how the servers, updates, and general monitoring on the game is paid for. But what about "Second Life?" Do you have to pay to play "Second Life?"
Answer: "Second Life" is not like many of the other online games. There is no software to buy - it's a free download. "Second Life" is free for as long as you have a basic account. Not having the ability to own land is the biggest downside to having a free account and not a Premium membership, which has a small monthly fee depending on how often you decide to pay.

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