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[CrashPrime]

1) Sign into your Amazon.com account.

2) "Buy" the following apps. All are free and reward 200 "amazon coins".

Food Network

iHeartRadio

Strawberry Shortcake

Don't Step the White Tile

Dr. Panda's Restaurant

3) At this point you should have an Amazon coin balance of 1000 (already a $10 value).

4) Buy San Andreas for 699 coins. This rewards 2000 coins.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

5) At this point you now have 1000 - 699 + 2000 = 2301 points. This is equal to $23.01 on the Amazon android app store.

Bonus) Plex is on sale for $0.99 with a 30 coin return. It is also part of a list of apps that earn a bonus of 250 coins for your first purchased. That means if you are doing this for the first time,

Plex

2301 - 99 + 30 + 250 = 2482.

If you need to check your coin balance you can visit: https://www.amazon.com/gp/zeroes/gift/redeem?

Some suggestions on where to spend those free coins:

Monument Valley - Awesome puzzle game just released for Android. 399 coins.

Sonic The Hedgehog 2 - Shockingly well done port of the all time classic. 299 coins (with 150 coins returned back upon purchase).

Minecraft Pocket Edition - It's Minecraft. In your pocket. A reasonably well done port of the desktop juggernaut. A few more patches and it'll be very close to the real deal. 699 coins (with 350 coins returned back upon purchase).

Terraria - Great port. Great game. 499 coins.

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - This version isn't locked to the Kindle tablets like the original, or San Andreas (which you already own and can't use unless you have a Kindle). This version had the best music and best setting in any GTA to date. Must have. 499 coins.

Jet Set Radio - Long live the dreamcast. 499 coins.

Crazy Taxi - Long live the dreamcast, pizza hut, and The Offspring. 499 coins.

And finally, the 2 games you -MUST- get because they're my favorite android games:

Rayman Jungle Run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74hQ7D6VS0I

Rayman Fiesta Run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bS-21PTmKPU

299 coins each. A steal. They are gorgeous and challenging. Get them.

Well, hope that helped some folks get in on some sweet sweet android gaming. The platform is starting to mature as some reasonably good games keep coming out. Still not what I would call an "ideal" gaming platform, but it's certainly has its high points.

Helpful hints from GAFers:

PSA: After you do all this you can delete the crap apps you'll never use from your account at the Amazon full desktop site.

You need an android phone to purchase? Is it possible to just buy on PC?

I did all mine on the pc.

It's less of a headache too. When you use the app, you have to actually initiate the download for it to count.. Whereas, on PC all you have to do is one click.

-- NOTE: This works as long as you have an android device linked to your account. Just download the Amazon app store on one of your android devices and sign-in. After that you can proceed to make all of your purchases on the PC.

Super secret pro-tip: http://www.bluestacks.com/ counts as an android device if you really don't have an android device handy but want to take advantage.

Super-duper secret pro-tip:

If anyone wants an extra $3.00, some folks might want to try this:

1) Rent this free movie for $1 MP3 credit: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ICH5OPO/?tag=neogaf0e-20

2) Buy this MP3 album for 99 cents, and you'll get a $3 app credit:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CC9JWM4/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Can be done anywhere along in the process, but if you do it before buying GTA:SA you'll be converting the "App Store Promotional Credit" into coins. I am not really sure which one is more valuable but the choice is yours!

 

[vg260]

Thanks for the heads-up on the free apps. Already got GTA last week, so I'll settle for the $10 in coins. Two more Pinball Arcade table packs!

 

[VideoMan]

Amazon is just giving out coins left and right these days.

I'm still waiting for X-Com to hit the Amazon App store...

 

[KissVibes]

If you wanna try getting this converted to regular ass amazon credit:

- CALL OR LIVE CHAT Amazon Support
- Tell them you're a loyal customer and list an item you want to buy, like, the Kindle Fire HD
- Ask extremely politely to have you Coins, MP3, Kindle, Digital Game, Ect... credit available for regular purchases
- Use credit given on thousands of Amazon items
- If they say no, thank them for their time. Maybe they'll have a change of heart, maybe they wont.

DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.

This didn't work for me, it may work for you. I'll probably wait a few months and try again.

 

[Shallwhat]

Thanks man! Looks like I had 500 coins or so already in my account so no I have 3,000 coins which I guess is $30 in app credit? Works for me!

 

[Shiggy]

Can you use this if you are outside of the US?

 

[Ifrit]

Thanks that wasn't hard, some good games in there too

 

[Beelzebubs]

Can you use this if you are outside of the US?

Nope, won't even let me use my American account due to my phone being from the UK.

 

[Shadow780]

Ah I bought SA the last time Amazon offered this deal already. I'll take the free coins tho.

 

[Veive257]

Well that worked just as described. Thanks for the awesome tip!

 

[razgriz417]

awesome tip, thanks op

 

[JesseZao]

Suppose I should have just made a thread for it instead of burying it in the fire tv thread.

 

[Schrade]

If you wanna try getting this converted to regular ass amazon credit:

- CALL OR LIVE CHAT Amazon Support
- Tell them you're a loyal customer and list an item you want to buy, like, the Kindle Fire HD
- Ask extremely politely to have you Coins, MP3, Kindle, Digital Game, Ect... credit available for regular purchases
- Use credit given on thousands of Amazon items
- If they say no, thank them for their time. Maybe they'll have a change of heart, maybe they wont.

DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.

This didn't work for me, it may work for you. I'll probably wait a few months and try again.

I really think people shouldn't abuse this. Be happy that you're able to get free "money" to purchase apps and games and be happy with it. I'd hate to see this get messed up because of the people who want to abuse the system.

 

[Spinluck]

Wait, again? Lol, this is awesome.

 

[Spinluck]

I really think people shouldn't abuse this. Be happy that you're able to get free "money" to purchase apps and games and be happy with it. I'd hate to see this get messed up because of the people who want to abuse the system.

How is that abuse when it could lead to bigger purchases?

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

I'm still waiting for X-Com to hit the Amazon App store...

You and I both.

 

[KissVibes]

I really think people shouldn't abuse this. Be happy that you're able to get free "money" to purchase apps and games and be happy with it. I'd hate to see this get messed up because of the people who want to abuse the system.

I don't think it's abuse to ask. Especially when it would, for many, lead to bigger purchases. For example, if I had gotten the coins I have converted over, I was going to buy a PlayStation Vita for my Girlfriend's birthday.

They're obviously making quite a bit of money here.

Abuse would be, buying GTA:SA over and over to get hundreds of dollars in coins, and then using those to buy like an Xbox One or some shit.

 

[Heel]

Will I be able to spend this credit on Hearthstone somehow?

 

[spindashing]

Free money fam we hurtin out here

 

[Mesoian]

Geeze, again?

Well...Here we go.

 

[CrashPrime]

Oh, and something that I found out that's pretty cool most (all?) apps on the Amazon Android App Store that feature In-app purchase can be purchased with Amazon coins.

This means you can apply your coins towards things like Dungeon Hunter 4 unlocks (I know, boo-urns Gameloft), Walking Dead Season 1 & 2 episodes (but I think their version is limited to Kindle / Fire TV), and other random IAP wackiness like Candy Crush.

Glad some folks are taking advantage of this. Two things you don't pass up in life; free beer and free games!

 

[GuitarAtomik]

What am I doing wrong? I hit the "Get now with 1-click" option for each app, but I have 0 app credit.

 

[Ezalc]

If you wanna try getting this converted to regular ass amazon credit:

- CALL OR LIVE CHAT Amazon Support
- Tell them you're a loyal customer and list an item you want to buy, like, the Kindle Fire HD
- Ask extremely politely to have you Coins, MP3, Kindle, Digital Game, Ect... credit available for regular purchases
- Use credit given on thousands of Amazon items
- If they say no, thank them for their time. Maybe they'll have a change of heart, maybe they wont.

DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.

This didn't work for me, it may work for you. I'll probably wait a few months and try again.

Hm, I really hope this works.

I really think people shouldn't abuse this. Be happy that you're able to get free "money" to purchase apps and games and be happy with it. I'd hate to see this get messed up because of the people who want to abuse the system.

Don't see how this is abuse since you are going to spend the money regardless, this just gives you more choice in the matter.

 

[Maybesew]

Wow, couldnt believe this was another thread. This is awesome, i now have 3200 coins. I got a fireTV just to use plex with it, but all this credit makes me consider getting the controller. Anyone know if the fire tv and work with the dualshock 4?

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

What am I doing wrong? I hit the "Get now with 1-click" option for each app, but I have 0 app credit.

Give it some time to refresh.

 

[CrashPrime]

What am I doing wrong? I hit the "Get now with 1-click" option for each app, but I have 0 app credit.

It doesn't show up as an actual promotional credit. If you have clicked all 5 and "bought" them, click on the San Andreas link provided. You should see your coin balance showing 1000.

Wow, couldnt believe this was another thread. This is awesome, i now have 3200 coins. I got a fireTV just to use plex with it, but all this credit makes me consider getting the controller. Anyone know if the fire tv and work with the dualshock 4?

Yes, but not very well. I'd recommend the Amazon controller, or the Nyko Playpad Pro at half it's price: http://www.amazon.com/Playpad-Android-Bluetooth-PC-Mac-Linux/dp/B0092ZEINO/ref=sr_1_cc_2?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1400778637&sr=1-2-catcorr&keywords=nyko+pro

You get $10 store credit and Sev Zero with the amazon controller, and it's probably better than the Nyko, but if you don't want/need the credit or Sev Zero the Nyko's the better deal.

By the way, from first hand experience, I can tell you the Xbox 360 wired controller works like a boss on Fire TV.

 

[GuitarAtomik]

Scratch that. It's showing up now. Appreciate it

 

[Original Famous Ray]

Well that worked out well. I wonder which games will run on my moto g. The Rayman games I definitely would like to get.

 

[statham]

Just took the coins already have GTA from last week, thanks OP.

 

[Shadow780]

What am I doing wrong? I hit the "Get now with 1-click" option for each app, but I have 0 app credit.

After you buy each free app, go to an app page that's not free and you should see your coins under "spend it with amazon coins" tick.

 

[Pociask]

Thanks! Didn't get the bonus plex coins, but I did get plex, so... all good!

 

[JesseZao]

I don't think it's abuse to ask. Especially when it would, for many, lead to bigger purchases. For example, if I had gotten the coins I have converted over, I was going to buy a PlayStation Vita for my Girlfriend's birthday.

They're obviously making quite a bit of money here.

Abuse would be, buying GTA:SA over and over to get hundreds of dollars in coins, and then using those to buy like an Xbox One or some shit.

You can't buy an app over and over again. Once purchased, it's unlocked to your account. Also, you can't pool a bunch of account credit together if you make multiple accounts.

Amazon isn't run by imbeciles.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Why do you hate the UK Amazon?

 

[Starwolf_UK]

Its not like a phone or anything but for people who did this last week, would they have to use a different account to repurchase GTASA or should they feel content with just 1000 coins?

 

[jkanownik]

Thanks for the Monument Valley callout. I didn't know it was available. Now I'm down to 5,500 coins.

 

[Exuro]

I wish vice city didn't run so bad on my s3. Hopefully the Nexus 8 comes out soon and I can play it on that.

 

[vatstep]

If you wanna try getting this converted to regular ass amazon credit:

- CALL OR LIVE CHAT Amazon Support
- Tell them you're a loyal customer and list an item you want to buy, like, the Kindle Fire HD
- Ask extremely politely to have you Coins, MP3, Kindle, Digital Game, Ect... credit available for regular purchases
- Use credit given on thousands of Amazon items
- If they say no, thank them for their time. Maybe they'll have a change of heart, maybe they wont.

DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.
DON'T BE A FUCKING DICK ABOUT IT.

This didn't work for me, it may work for you. I'll probably wait a few months and try again.

Free coins don't expire for a full year. I'd just wait a bit to go to customer service; at least after the promotion is over and they're not swamped with deal hunters doing the same thing.

 

[Maybesew]

By the way, from first hand experience, I can tell you the Xbox 360 wired controller works like a boss on Fire TV.

What about the wireless one with the dongle for pc?

 

[Xeroblade]

very nice OP. thank you. Coins collected.

 

[CrashPrime]

Its not like a phone or anything but for people who did this last week, would they have to use a different account to repurchase GTASA or should they feel content with just 1000 coins?

If you already purchased GTASA, this thread means 1000 free coins for you. You can't take advantage of that part of the deal twice.

That being said, if you did use a different account that hasn't purchased GTASA , you could get these coins for that account. I don't know what Amazon's policy is on having multiple accounts.

What about the wireless one with the dongle for pc?

Xbox 360 wireless gamepad works if you use the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows but I haven't personally tested it so I can't say for sure if it works as well as wired.

 

[Marcel]

I really think people shouldn't abuse this. Be happy that you're able to get free "money" to purchase apps and games and be happy with it. I'd hate to see this get messed up because of the people who want to abuse the system.

I've considered what you said but I think I'll take the actual Amazon money.

 

[JesseZao]

Free coins don't expire for a full year. I'd just wait a bit to go to customer service; at least after the promotion is over and they're not swamped with deal hunters doing the same thing.

For what reason would they ever offer cash money for promotional credits? You can't just walk into a store and ask for cash in exchange for coupons/vouchers.

 

[Bulzeeb]

so it worked, nice

Now to see if there is something that I want to buy

Edit: that Plex looks interesting, will the streaming works with the wii U web browser?

 

[AlexMogil]

Fire TV Owners: San Andreas, Terraria, Sonic 2, Vice City, and Minecraft Pocket all work on your device. So does Sonic CD.

The games are very playable with a the wireless controller.

Additionally if you don't own Plex already you shouldn't have a Fire TV.

 

[Marche90]

Can't get to show me my coin balance in the Amazon web page, plus whatever page I click, it only says "Get this App. Download the Amazon Store", can't buy anything in the webpage (but can buy with coins, since I already purchased Sonic 2).

What am I doing wrong?

 

[xclaw]

I managed to get some coins but have no idea how to spend them....

 

[outunderthestars]

Buy Secret of Universe Alpha. It is made by a GAF member and deserves some love.

 

[rjinaz]

For what reason would they ever offer cash money for promotional credits? You can't just walk into a store and ask for cash in exchange for coupons/vouchers.

They wouldn't. The Poster were referring to getting Amazon credit in place of these coin credits which is different.

Did this deal last week, But I'll gladly take the $10 more worth of free coins. Thanks OP!

 

[anddo0]

I already got GTA last week.
But I'm grateful for the additional 1000 coins.

 

[vatstep]

For what reason would they ever offer cash money for promotional credits? You can't just walk into a store and ask for cash in exchange for coupons/vouchers.

A number of people got them to do it last week. It doesn't make sense, and no one should be annoyed if they get turned down. I'm just passing along my thoughts; I'm keeping the coins.