Alx
Member
In a way I agree because it gave some use to the gamerscore. On the other hand, I managed to barely reach the 35K tier, and the next one (75K) seemed waaaay too far to bother before a long time. So at least it's one frustration less.
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New "Xbox Live Rewards" program going online today
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In a way I agree because it gave some use to the gamerscore. On the other hand, I managed to barely reach the 35K tier, and the next one (75K) seemed waaaay too far to bother before a long time. So at least it's one frustration less.
BananasWithGuns
Member
I guess people that buy physical versions instead of digital kinda get the shaft on the VIP thing. Would be nice if they would take a page from the Club Nintendo book and added in a way to register physical games that count toward your VIP status, even if it's at a reduced rate.
Captainbojanglesiii
Banned
This is stupid. My stats are very far off as it started up anew. Apparently I've played 86 hours on my Xbox 360
It's cool for One users, but incredibly useless for us 360 owners in terms of stats.
Edit: Oh, I see, it's over the last 30 days. Still wish it tracked total times.
It's cool for One users, but incredibly useless for us 360 owners in terms of stats.
Edit: Oh, I see, it's over the last 30 days. Still wish it tracked total times.
I agree, would be nice for a little something.
How much do you spend on the marketplace?
I'll let you know in 19 days.
DarthWalden
Banned
I'm 3 star with about 62% to 4 star... I'm all digital though, I've purchased 6 full price games since launch and 3 smaller games...
You can also throw in a bunch of movie rentals and some bf4 and titanfall dlc in there too...
Sounds like you need to spend a lot to get to 5 stars...
You can also throw in a bunch of movie rentals and some bf4 and titanfall dlc in there too...
Sounds like you need to spend a lot to get to 5 stars...
I think it's $150 a star if I read the site right.
SEGAvangelist
Gold Member
I wonder if you get the stars from buying Xbox cash rather than spending it.
I'm too cheap for that lol. Don't buy digital unless on a very high discount.
Captainbojanglesiii
Banned
Welp. I have one star. I guess this is what I get for buying physical.. *turns to game library*... Nope don't feel bad.
OK you got my attention, tell me more!
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Member for 7 years. Master level gamerscore and yet 0 stars. Guess I didn't spend enough money on their ripoff digital prices.
Riedinizzo
Banned
Does 5000 credits = $5?
Alx
Member
If you set your friend's console as your home console and vice versa, each game one of you buys can be played by both (provided the one who isn't on the owner's console is connected to the internet).
Captainbojanglesiii
Banned
I've had my 360 and live for four years and am over some 40,000 GS. Still only one star.
Perhaps money > Loyalty for Microsoft..
Pretty much same thing for me. I still have a ton of credit from that gamestop giveaway and have been using it. Doesn't county though.
Still so confusing. Why not just calculate the discount on the store page? Give me 8 % off of all purchases made on the store instead of paying full price and then getting the equivalent of those 8 % months later. VIP level 4, have bought 23 Xbox One games digitally so far. I'm 3 % towards 5 stars so that's probably wayyyyyyyy to go.
Sorry if this sounds like a troll, on an Xbox-centric thread but...you can also do that on the PS4; heck even on PS3. Granted there's no EA access, but sharing games, purchasing games from an US account and Sony Rewards (in the US) are there.
*****
In any case, been a member of Xbox Live Rewards since day one. Good program overall. Managed to get credit, avatar stuff and some discounts.
Currently..0 stars though. ;p
lolez2matt
Member
No Chile
theDeeDubs
Member
This needs an app. The rewards pages have always felt messy to me because it doesn't know if you have gold, and half the real estate seems to be spent on information like it's a FAQ and mixed in with your data. This needs a streamlined app/page with just your progress and punch cards etc. That being said, this will be a nice incentive for digital buyers, finally.
Anyone use Xbox Video for purchases? I use Vudu but might be open to switching.
*Edit- they should count Destiny preorders
Anyone use Xbox Video for purchases? I use Vudu but might be open to switching.
*Edit- they should count Destiny preorders
I do. It's a great service, works well over the web at http://video.xbox.com. I only wish they would come out with an iOS app already.
DarthWalden
Banned
Anyone use Xbox Video for purchases? I use Vudu but might be open to switching.
*Edit- they should count Destiny preorders
Yes and I love it... I'm reluctant to buy things though because it's locked to the Xbox ecosystem...
SmokedMeat
Gamer™
Digital I'm guessing? Otherwise I'm getting three X1 titles by then (and getting $30 back from the Microsoft store).
Alx
Member
I would use it more if it had more movies with their original dub. :/ Right now it's mostly for TV shows, but it's ok. Not many decent alternatives in my area anyway.
This needs an app. The rewards pages have always felt messy to me because it doesn't know if you have gold, and half the real estate seems to be spent on information like it's a FAQ and mixed in with your data. This needs a streamlined app/page with just your progress and punch cards etc. That being said, this will be a nice incentive for digital buyers, finally.
Anyone use Xbox Video for purchases? I use Vudu but might be open to switching.
*Edit- they should count Destiny preorders
I'm Vudu but would seriously consider switching if Xbox Video joined Ultraviolet.
The Albatross
Member
After being in the program for like 3 or 4 years, I got $5 off a month or two ago.
"Open to residents of the 50 United States (including District of Columbia), United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Italy, Spain, Taiwan, and Sweden"
Yes and no.
If you live in one of these countries you can sign up now: http://rewards.xbox.com/join-now/
Jackbooted
Member
How is that even possible? You get a massive bump in points just for renewing Gold membership...
5 stars from using purely prepaid credit, so buy more games I guess?
Guess so.
I forgot about the Rewards program and that I was already signed up. Was wondering why I just got a $10 credit. I'm currently 98% to 3 stars. I buy all my games digital, as well as movies and TV shows through Xbox Video, so I should get to 5 stars quickly. The current game and movie punchcards will be easy to complete.
These rebates on top of the free games and game discounts is making Gold a pretty good deal, especially when I pay about $30 for a full year. : )
You can earn credits just for playing your free GwG games for more than 10 hours and there is another offer for referring friends to the program who sign up. They're both significantly smaller rewards than those earned by purchases though.
These rebates on top of the free games and game discounts is making Gold a pretty good deal, especially when I pay about $30 for a full year. : )
You can earn credits just for playing your free GwG games for more than 10 hours and there is another offer for referring friends to the program who sign up. They're both significantly smaller rewards than those earned by purchases though.
blazeuk
Member
I never received anything from renewing gold last time I did it, I've been signed up for years and haven't had anything from it.
At the bottom of the rewards page they always show tons of winners of random prizes too and I've never actually seen anything on the dashboard for that type of stuff, is it just random luck if you happen to be doing something they've selected that month?
I own a ton of xbox one digital titles and I'm only level 1 (despite having been registered for some time). I assume they haven't been counting
I've bought all games digital, excluding forza5 because collectors edition. and I mean I've bought almost every game..
this site says I am ...beginner (!) with ...zero points? wtf
lolol
regenhuber88
Banned
It is kinda misleading what you are saying, because on PSN you have to make an extra US account to buy in the US store, the game share button has a 1 Hour limit.
(that's what I heard, if you have a different information please share, if PSN offers similar value I might get a PS4 when the good exclusives are coming out)
There must be a secret to it, because I have spent $343 in the past year and I am only 79% on the way to my second star.
Mike Double U
Banned
Looks like it's time for me to go digital on consoles. Stack these rewards with discounted Microsoft Cards and you'll be saving quite a bit.