Do you get any 'free' marketplace points when you sign up for Xbox Live?

[Unconditional]

As the title says...?

 

[~J~]

Nope. You get a month free on Gold, but that's it.

 

[Unconditional]

So you cannot even d/l a demo for free?

 

[KennyBhoy]

You don't need Points to d/l Demos or Trial versions of Arcade Games

 

[PinkPig]

All demos and trailers are completely free, as are the trial versions of XBox Live Arcade games, so all is well for you