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Xbox Bargain Alerts (Games/Hardware/Accessories) MOD Note post #1

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  • #5402
    Tinie
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,402 ✭✭✭Tinie


    Halo wars 2 season pass is currently free

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-wars-2-season-pass/9nblggh4080x

    Probably error


  • #5403
    Rorok
    Closed Accounts Posts: 699 ✭✭✭Rorok


    Tinie wrote: »
    Halo wars 2 season pass is currently free

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/halo-wars-2-season-pass/9nblggh4080x

    Probably error
    Pretty sure it was considering they've taken it down now


  • #5404
    DaveNoCheese
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,769 ✭✭✭DaveNoCheese


    Got a confirmation email from littlewoods to say my order has shipped, happy days


  • #5405
    dan786
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,350 ✭✭✭dan786


    DaveNoCheese wrote: »
    Got a confirmation email from littlewoods to say my order has shipped, happy days

    Yeah mines dispatched too. :)


  • #5406
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,155 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    Rorok wrote: »
    Pretty sure it was considering they've taken it down now

    Will be buying the Ultimate Edition myself anyway, extra €20 over the standard version digitally for the season pass, 4 days early access and Halo Wars: Definitive Edition for Win10 and Xbox One native. Well worth the extra unlike other UEs I've seen.


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  • #5407
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,579 ✭✭✭quad_red


    nava wrote: »
    I think CDkeys is the cheapest, don't forget to use the facebook discount code for 5%. Pity you missed them on Amazon over the weekend for about €30

    Anyone having issues with CDkeys. My last 5/6 Xbox live subs have been through them.

    But got one today and Xbox live won't accept it. Says the error has been recorded they will investigate it. Won't accept it on the console or website.

    No one else complaining online about Xbox live store or subscriptions being down.


  • #5408
    Max Mafioso
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,248 ✭✭✭Max Mafioso


    quad_red wrote: »
    Anyone having issues with CDkeys. My last 5/6 Xbox live subs have been through them.

    But got one today and Xbox live won't accept it. Says the error has been recorded they will investigate it. Won't accept it on the console or website.

    No one else complaining online about Xbox live store or subscriptions being down.

    Maybe you've stacked 3 Xbox live already, that's what was wrong with mine


  • #5409
    runawaybishop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,522 ✭✭✭runawaybishop


    quad_red wrote: »
    Anyone having issues with CDkeys. My last 5/6 Xbox live subs have been through them.

    But got one today and Xbox live won't accept it. Says the error has been recorded they will investigate it. Won't accept it on the console or website.

    No one else complaining online about Xbox live store or subscriptions being down.

    What's the error code? Should be bottom left.


  • #5410
    Gizmo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,295 ✭✭✭Gizmo55


    quad_red wrote: »
    Anyone having issues with CDkeys. My last 5/6 Xbox live subs have been through them.

    But got one today and Xbox live won't accept it. Says the error has been recorded they will investigate it. Won't accept it on the console or website.

    No one else complaining online about Xbox live store or subscriptions being down.

    I bought a 12 month one the other day and it works fine. It's not stacked.


  • #5411
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,579 ✭✭✭quad_red


    Max Mafioso wrote: »
    Maybe you've stacked 3 Xbox live already, that's what was wrong with mine

    Nope. My existing sub expired last week. Don't have Gold at the moment.

    runawaybishop wrote: »
    What's the error code? Should be bottom left.

    Sorry, but an unexpected error has occurred. The error has been recorded and we will investigate. Please try to redeem your code later.

    XboxSubscriptionsInvalidSubscriptionStatus
    IjCSUbst + EuobaCF.24.8

    XBOS-3013
    6233dc8a-f0d0-4295-830e-b0c573dbff60

    I emailed CDKeys and they got back last night saying the code is fine. They recommended contacting MS chat online but I can't get that to work on any browser. I enter all the details and then once I hit 'start chat' it hangs.


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  • #5412
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,579 ✭✭✭quad_red


    Crap.

    Got through to MS Support chat:

    "The code doesn't show any details of where it was originally created or on what region is it compatible too. Usually, this can be bypass on the Xbox One console by changing the console's locale and language to the same one the code was originally made for.
    Majority of the codes sold by online retailers are made for US and UK. But I believe the one you got it from is not one of the 2 regions mentioned.
    "

    They said that if I can't tell where the code was purchased I won't be able to activate it. Hasn't happened to me before with CD keys. Have sent them an email there asking for a new code or a refund :(


  • #5413
    FAILSAFE 00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,449 ✭✭✭FAILSAFE 00


    quad_red wrote: »
    Crap.

    Got through to MS Support chat:

    "The code doesn't show any details of where it was originally created or on what region is it compatible too. Usually, this can be bypass on the Xbox One console by changing the console's locale and language to the same one the code was originally made for.
    Majority of the codes sold by online retailers are made for US and UK. But I believe the one you got it from is not one of the 2 regions mentioned.
    "

    They said that if I can't tell where the code was purchased I won't be able to activate it. Hasn't happened to me before with CD keys. Have sent them an email there asking for a new code or a refund :(

    Nothing to worry about. CDkeys will issue you with a new one.


  • #5414
    pm1977x
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,207 ✭✭✭pm1977x


    Thanks to whoever posted the link for Dark Souls 3 from Argos for €20.

    Reserved it the other day, checked online this morning and it was back up to €54 but in fairness to Argos they didn't argue once I showed them the confirmation email, result! :)


  • #5415
    Hococop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,741 ✭✭✭Hococop


    pm1977x wrote: »
    Thanks to whoever posted the link for Dark Souls 3 from Argos for €20.

    Reserved it the other day, checked online this morning and it was back up to €54 but in fairness to Argos they didn't argue once I showed them the confirmation email, result! :)

    Payled the first one and got 100% achievements, still have the 2nd one at home, the game destroys so much of your will power haha


  • #5416
    Fuzzy Logic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 897 ✭✭✭Fuzzy Logic


    For anyone who missed out on Dark Souls III in Argos, Amazon have it for £17


  • #5417
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,579 ✭✭✭quad_red


    FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »
    Nothing to worry about. CDkeys will issue you with a new one.

    Nope. They didn't do anything other than refund it.

    Which is good in one way. But means I won't be buying Xbox live tags from them again.


  • #5418
    FAILSAFE 00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,449 ✭✭✭FAILSAFE 00


    quad_red wrote: »
    Nope. They didn't do anything other than refund it.

    Which is good in one way. But means I won't be buying Xbox live tags from them again.
    Well, a refund is great.

    There are bound to be faulty code every now and then. They probably just haven't a process set up for reissuing codes.

    Like I said nothing to worry about. Loads of us here have been buying Xbox Live subscriptions and games off CDKEYS for many years now.


  • #5419
    qrx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 639 ✭✭✭qrx


    I don't think its acceptable for an online retailer to be selling dodgy codes, refund or not.

    I find you'll always get what you're looking for just as cheap from a more reputable retailer. For example, you've just missed out on a 12 month sub from Amazon for 30eur.


  • #5420
    FAILSAFE 00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,449 ✭✭✭FAILSAFE 00


    qrx wrote: »
    I don't think its acceptable for an online retailer to be selling dodgy codes, refund or not.

    I find you'll always get what you're looking for just as cheap from a more reputable retailer. For example, you've just missed out on a 12 month sub from Amazon for 30eur.

    CDkeys don't sell dodgy keys.

    They like many reputable online retailers take less margin on their products to compete with the bigger guys in the market.

    This is the first year I can remember that Amazon/Xbox have ran a significant discount on Xbox Live.


  • #5421
    tkd93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 348 ✭✭tkd93


    I am after buying the 12 month code off them no problems.

    I once bought a code for a ps4 game and missed the clear warning in the description that it was only for us accounts. In fairness to CD Keys they refunded me no hassle, they do look after you the rare dodgy code is likely to slip though.


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  • #5422
    FAILSAFE 00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,449 ✭✭✭FAILSAFE 00


    It's also good to remember there is a difference between a defective key and a dodgy key.


  • #5423
    qrx
    Closed Accounts Posts: 639 ✭✭✭qrx


    FAILSAFE 00 wrote: »
    It's also good to remember there is a difference between a defective key and a dodgy key.
    The key wasn't defective.  There was no way of telling what region it came from, making it useless.  Or you could say dodgy.
    I've nothing against what they are trying to do, I'm just pointing out it's very easy to find bargains.  you don't even have to venture that far, argos for example are very competitive for games, MS store always has bargains when you shop around different regions and a load of us on here have just snapped up live on amazon for 30eur.


  • #5424
    Kimbot
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 18,968 Mod ✭✭✭✭Kimbot


    Bought my live code off cdkeys about 3 weeks ago with no issues at all in fairness.


  • #5425
    TitianGerm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,494 ✭✭✭✭TitianGerm


    qrx wrote: »
    The key wasn't defective.  There was no way of telling what region it came from, making it useless.  Or you could say dodgy.
    I've nothing against what they are trying to do, I'm just pointing out it's very easy to find bargains.  you don't even have to venture that far, argos for example are very competitive for games, MS store always has bargains when you shop around different regions and a load of us on here have just snapped up live on amazon for 30eur.

    Are Xbox codes not all region free for Live?


  • #5426
    Hococop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,741 ✭✭✭Hococop


    jonnycivic wrote: »
    Bought my live code off cdkeys about 3 weeks ago with no issues at all in fairness.

    Same me and the brother never had any issue


  • #5427
    diusmr8a504cvk
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭diusmr8a504cvk


    Anyone know the cheapest place for hard copies of FIFA 17 and NBA 2K17, pre-owned or new.


  • #5428
    Copper_pipe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,553 ✭✭✭✭Copper_pipe


    Argos for Fifa,

    http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/5761430/Trail/searchtext%3EFIFA+17.htm

    Amazon for NBA

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01EA5IXTA?ie=UTF8&tag=pric097-21&linkCode=xm2&camp=1634&creativeASIN=B01EA5IXTA


  • #5429
    nava
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,739 ✭✭✭nava


    Raul Wonderful Funnel wrote: »
    Anyone know the cheapest place for hard copies of FIFA 17 and NBA 2K17, pre-owned or new.

    Are you looking for hard copy or download?

    I think Amazon and Cdkeys (only download) will have cheapest options for new games, also try simplygames, hmv, etc as they mught have them on offer.

    For 2nd hand, Adverts.ie or ebay, also CEX or GameStop.


  • #5430
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,866 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    qrx wrote: »
    The key wasn't defective.  There was no way of telling what region it came from, making it useless.  Or you could say dodgy.
    I've nothing against what they are trying to do, I'm just pointing out it's very easy to find bargains.  you don't even have to venture that far, argos for example are very competitive for games, MS store always has bargains when you shop around different regions and a load of us on here have just snapped up live on amazon for 30eur.

    I did too. They had an offer on for a few days that the likes of CDKeys can't compete with. CDKeys are consistently cheaper than most other retailers in the market, year round.


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  • #5431
    dunworth1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,415 ✭✭✭dunworth1


    qrx wrote: »
    I don't think its acceptable for an online retailer to be selling dodgy codes, refund or not.

    I find you'll always get what you're looking for just as cheap from a more reputable retailer. For example, you've just missed out on a 12 month sub from Amazon for 30eur.

    dodgy codes?
    i don't understand what you are saying here cd keys are a reputable seller

    I've been using cdkeys for years never once had an issue.

    i bought a 50 euro Xbox live credit for my nephew in Gamestop about two years ago and when he tried to use it wouldn't redeem it was an absolute nightmare trying to get a replacement code from GameStop I even had to get an email from Microsoft stating that the code was invalid after that i said i was never buying credit in GS again.

    above cdkeys refunded it easily enough without much hassle you can't really ask for any more really. the amazon deal is the first time I've every seen a big retailer cheaper then cdkeys of similar


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