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[MarkMe2525]

I don't have an account on reddit FYI.






I'm good for GP till 2026 (thank you glitch) and generally use the points for purchases as well. Latest will be Alan Wake 2.

Probably Like a Dragon: Man Who Erased His Name too, since both those are digital only.

That sounds like one awesome glitch.

 

[adamsapple]

That sounds like one awesome glitch.

There was a topic about it when it was live

https://www.neogaf.com/threads/microsoft-rewards-pricing-glitch-1-month-gpu-redeeming-for-3-month-gpu.1658817/#post-268184444

It's very likely what caused the GPU option to be removed from Rewards in the first place when it happened.

 

[Topher]

Stay flexible my friend. I did just go against what I stated and used some points for a Walmart card to purchase physical edition of the Starfield Premium Upgrade at full MSRP. I'll get the base game later when it's on sale.

Don't have enough points built up to do anything with them for Starfield, so I pulled the trigger on Premium at green man gaming for $81.99.

 

[MarkMe2525]

Don't have enough points built up to do anything with them for Starfield, so I pulled the trigger on Premium at green man gaming for $81.99.

Yeaaahhhh buddy. I'm excited for September 1st.

 

[DragonNCM]

Things like this are why I never feel bad about abusing VPNs to save money on Gamepass, they will look to rip off their customers the moment they get any leeway or forward momentum in the markets.

Just make GPU only acc & migrate it to Turkye....5$ per month GPU....easy.

 

[DonJorginho]

Just make GPU only acc & migrate it to Turkye....5$ per month GPU....easy.

Amazing strat I can't lie

 

[Bogroll]

It surprises me that so many users redeem their points for gamepass. I personally save them up for game purchases. I legitimately haven't spent a dime of my own money on actual game purchases in two years (I also don't buy games at full MSRP 99% of the time).

I've bought games, a Elite series 2 controller and a mobile phone from John Lewis. I'm now collecting them towards a new tv.

 

[twilo99]

It surprises me that so many users redeem their points for gamepass. I personally save them up for game purchases. I legitimately haven't spent a dime of my own money on actual game purchases in two years (I also don't buy games at full MSRP 99% of the time).

Me too but it seems like a good deal so not surprising I guess.

So is it back?

Seems to be for some people

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

Anyone else's rewards app on the console acting up? Whenever I try to manage my auto rewards, the app just closes.

 

[Topher]

GPU is back for me, but still no PC Game Pass

Edit: Actually, yes PC Game Pass is back as well.

 

[ReBurn]

Anyone else's rewards app on the console acting up? Whenever I try to manage my auto rewards, the app just closes.

I just tried it on my XSX and ha no problems.

 

[ShadyAcshuns]

I just tried it on my XSX and ha no problems.

Thanks. Must mean it's on my end. Static maybe, or perhaps I'll delete and reinstall the app.

 

[peish]

GPU is back for me, but still no PC Game Pass

Edit: Actually, yes PC Game Pass is back as well.

pc gamepass 3 months is the 'best ' deal for pcmr. i cannot redeem the pc gamepass codes while still sub to gpu. I end up with 60 days instead of 90 days. There is no option to downgrade from gpu to pcgp.

doing more goldblum maths, seems xbox live gold 3 months is stiill the 'best' value.

15,000 points for 3 months gold = 60 days gpu or 250 points per day.

22,750 points for 3 months pcgp = 90 days pcgp or 252.78 points per day.

 

[Nitty_Grimes]

I might just spend 140,000 on 12 months to take me to 2026 in case they pull this stunt again for good.

I can worry about my GPU life in August 2026 then.

 

[twilo99]

pc gamepass 3 months is the 'best ' deal for pcmr. i cannot redeem the pc gamepass codes while still sub to gpu. I end up with 60 days instead of 90 days. There is no option to downgrade from gpu to pcgp.

doing more goldblum maths, seems xbox live gold 3 months is stiill the 'best' value.

15,000 points for 3 months gold = 60 days gpu or 250 points per day.

22,750 points for 3 months pcgp = 90 days pcgp or 252.78 points per day.

Good maths ser.

Yes, gold convert is best. Buy 2x of those 3m golds would yield about 3 1/2 months for 30k reward points.

 

[peish]

Good maths ser.

Yes, gold convert is best. Buy 2x of those 3m golds would yield about 3 1/2 months for 30k reward points.

2x 3m gold should be 4 months of gpu, or 120 days for 30k points.

 

[adamsapple]

GPU is back for me, but still no PC Game Pass

Edit: Actually, yes PC Game Pass is back as well.

 

[twilo99]

I can’t find a thread for rewards points so I’ll use this..

Unfortunately I don’t think the new CoD will make it to gamepass in time before the launch so I’ll have to buy it.. thank you CMA, I feel protected.

I looked into it and it seems like options are extremely limited.. the only way I can do it here in the US seems to be this roundabout way:

Redeem Amazon gift card > buy Gamestop gift card > buy Steam gift card

Does anyone know a better way to buy PC games?

 

[Topher]

I can’t find a thread for rewards points so I’ll use this..

Unfortunately I don’t think the new CoD will make it to gamepass in time before the launch so I’ll have to buy it.. thank you CMA, I feel protected.

I looked into it and it seems like options are extremely limited.. the only way I can do it here in the US seems to be this roundabout way:

Redeem Amazon gift card > buy Gamestop gift card > buy Steam gift card

Does anyone know a better way to buy PC games?

I did that with Diablo 4. Redeemed points for Amazon, used Amazon card to buy Best Buy gift card. Used Best Buy card to buy Steam gift card. Pretty easy and all digital delivery.

As far as using MS Rewards points, I think that's about as easy as it gets when buying outside MS.

 

[adamsapple]

I can’t find a thread for rewards points so I’ll use this..

Unfortunately I don’t think the new CoD will make it to gamepass in time before the launch so I’ll have to buy it.. thank you CMA, I feel protected.

I looked into it and it seems like options are extremely limited.. the only way I can do it here in the US seems to be this roundabout way:

Redeem Amazon gift card > buy Gamestop gift card > buy Steam gift card

Does anyone know a better way to buy PC games?

Topher already answered your current question but FYI there is an OT for Rewards too.

|OT| - Microsoft Rewards |OT| Get Game Pass for free

Yep. Anyone can invest a few minutes each day into building up Microsoft Rewards points and redeem those points for Microsoft Rewards. Those diligent enough will never have to pay a dime. This will show you how. Disclaimer: No, I have no affiliation with Microsoft whatsoever and I do not...

www.neogaf.com

Also, today is Tuesdsay so keep an eye for the weekly rewards quests going up in 2~ hours from now. Points points baby!

 

[twilo99]

I did that with Diablo 4. Redeemed points for Amazon, used Amazon card to buy Best Buy gift card. Used Best Buy card to buy Steam gift card. Pretty easy and all digital delivery.

As far as using MS Rewards points, I think that's about as easy as it gets when buying outside MS.

Alright that’s good then, thanks!

It’s weird that they don’t offer a more “direct” way of buying PC games but that will do..

 

[twilo99]

I did that with Diablo 4. Redeemed points for Amazon, used Amazon card to buy Best Buy gift card. Used Best Buy card to buy Steam gift card. Pretty easy and all digital delivery.

As far as using MS Rewards points, I think that's about as easy as it gets when buying outside MS.

Neither amazon nor Best Buy are letting me purchase gift cars with the their own gift card balance lol .. how long ago did you do it?

 

[Topher]

Neither amazon nor Best Buy are letting me purchase gift cars with the their own gift card balance lol .. how long ago did you do it?

June 1. I bought a $100 Best Buy gift card using a $50 Amazon gift card.

Then used that to buy a Blizzard gift card for Diablo 4. I guess they changed their policy.

 

[twilo99]

I guess they did.. shame, I don’t see another way of doing it. Oh well, plenty of other ways to spend the points but I thought I’d get that vault edition of MW3 lol

 

[adamsapple]

Neither amazon nor Best Buy are letting me purchase gift cars with the their own gift card balance lol .. how long ago did you do it?

Huh that seems like a recent change. I used a gift card from Best buy to convert to Amazon to buy FF16 when it came out.