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Xbox Bargain Alerts (Games/Hardware/Accessories) - Part 2

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  • #302
    iniall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭iniall


    tusk wrote: »
    Follow this process...

    Get the 12 and 6 months from a place like cdkeys or something.
    sniper_samurai wrote: »
    You can, but the more Gold you stack the more you save. You can stack upto 36 months of subs.

    To maximize it buy 30 months of Gold(2 x 12 month, 1 x 6 month), enter one code and turn on auto renew for a free month when prompted. Turn off auto renew and enter the next code, you'll be offered a free month to turn on auto renew again, repeat for 3rd code.

    This will give you 33 months of Gold, now turn off auto renew once again and use the 1 month Game Pass Ultimate for €1 offer and once again turn on auto renew when prompted for a free month.

    This will leave you with 35 months of GPU for ~€116 instead of costing ~€450.

    Will this work for full-price GPU? The €1 sub I got for my son finished this month, so I got 24 months of Live (it wouldn't let me add a third 12-month code - luckily CDKeys refunded me), but don't have any Game Pass sub at the moment.


  • #303
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,703 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    iniall wrote: »
    Will this work for full-price GPU? The €1 sub I got for my son finished this month, so I got 24 months of Live (it wouldn't let me add a third 12-month code - luckily CDKeys refunded me), but don't have any Game Pass sub at the moment.

    It will, you'll just have to pay the full price for 1 month of GPU.


  • #304
    tusk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,882 ✭✭✭tusk


    From what I remember it looked like it was only for first time gpu subscribers?


  • #305
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    tusk wrote: »
    From what I remember it looked like it was only for first time gpu subscribers?

    The €1 offer is only for new subscribers, but you can just buy 1 month for full price, €12 euro or so, and get the upgrade.


  • #306
    manual_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,264 ✭✭✭✭manual_man


    Was there no Game Pass offers for Black Friday?


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  • #307
    Treppen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭Treppen


    manual_man wrote: »
    Was there no Game Pass offers for Black Friday?

    Not a bean fella.

    Maybe cyber week next week.

    Camelcamelcamel says they had 3 months gamepass for 16 quid for a day last year. Might be UK though


  • #308
    iniall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 604 ✭✭✭iniall


    tusk wrote: »
    From what I remember it looked like it was only for first time gpu subscribers?

    Yeah the €1 offer doesn't work the second time, but paying €12.99 converted my 24 months of Live to 27 months of Game Pass Ultimate, so I'm happy with that.


  • #309
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭maximoose


    manual_man wrote: »
    Was there no Game Pass offers for Black Friday?

    This is still an option, added another year onto my sub for €60

    https://www.shopto.net/en/dwnld37378-ea-access-12-month-subscription-p180020/?affiliate_source=aw&awc=2943_1606650577_6d16a5fb7c67c9d9ca2b0c38e76e0c3d

    Converts to 4 months of GPU, €5 a month


  • #310
    manual_man
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,264 ✭✭✭✭manual_man


    maximoose wrote: »
    This is still an option, added another year onto my sub for €60

    https://www.shopto.net/en/dwnld37378-ea-access-12-month-subscription-p180020/?affiliate_source=aw&awc=2943_1606650577_6d16a5fb7c67c9d9ca2b0c38e76e0c3d

    Converts to 4 months of GPU, €5 a month
    How does that work? Buying EA access membership converts to full game pass ultimate?


  • #311
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,941 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Not sure that works any more. I thought that was only before the EA games were introduced


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  • #312
    Treppen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,621 ✭✭✭Treppen


    Crikey, Sniper Elite 4 Digital Deluxe Edition is available for €20 on Microsoft store... It's the full whack which includes all DLCs which is extra Maps Skins and Weapons.


  • #313
    maximoose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,207 ✭✭✭maximoose


    manual_man wrote: »
    How does that work? Buying EA access membership converts to full game pass ultimate?

    If you already have a GPU sub, a 12 month EA Access code converts into an additional 4 months GPU
    ShaneU wrote: »
    Not sure that works any more. I thought that was only before the EA games were introduced

    Worked for me on Nov 20th, games went live on the 10th I think?

    Edit: Just checked and still working!


  • #314
    Faker74
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭Faker74


    ignore this post


  • #315
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,703 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    Faker74 wrote: »
    Red Dead Online (which includes Red Dead Redemption 2) is currently only a fiver.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/p/red-dead-online/9N3L5FF8M6SW?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

    I'm sure most have played already, but that is a bargain if anyone hasn't.

    It doesn't. They've separated out the game into Story and Online. While it includes RDR2 it is only to run the game. If you buy that you will need the below item for the campaign.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/p/red-dead-redemption-2-story-mode/9nnpt0nzx54b?ocid=AID2000142_aff_7794_1246483


  • #316
    Faker74
    Registered Users Posts: 416 ✭✭Faker74


    sniper_samurai wrote: »
    It doesn't. They've separated out the game into Story and Online. While it includes RDR2 it is only to run the game. If you buy that you will need the below item for the campaign.

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/p/red-dead-redemption-2-story-mode/9nnpt0nzx54b?ocid=AID2000142_aff_7794_1246483

    Well balls.

    I'll remove my original posting in case others are as dumb as me


  • #317
    Speckydodge
    Registered Users Posts: 666 ✭✭✭Speckydodge


    Any decent prices for Cyberpunk?


  • #318
    Demios
    Registered Users Posts: 168 ✭✭Demios


    Speckydodge wrote: »
    Any decent prices for Cyberpunk?

    Smyth's have fiver off if you preorder.

    Gamestop had a bundle with a new console offer (40 euro) but with the games delay I was informed thats no longer valid.


  • #319
    dor83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,522 ✭✭✭dor83


    Speckydodge wrote: »
    Any decent prices for Cyberpunk?

    Gamivo have the Argentinian one for €40, use the code AKS-PREORDER to get it down a little more too. I have bought a few Argentinian games from them, you need to use a VPN to activate the code on xbox.com but after that it's no different to any other and you can download it from the Irish store on your console.


  • #320
    Speckydodge
    Registered Users Posts: 666 ✭✭✭Speckydodge


    dor83 wrote: »
    Gamivo have the Argentinian one for €40, use the code AKS-PREORDER to get it down a little more too. I have bought a few Argentinian games from them, you need to use a VPN to activate the code on xbox.com but after that it's no different to any other and you can download it from the Irish store on your console.

    And how does future DLc work ? is it effected?


  • #321
    dor83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,522 ✭✭✭dor83


    Speckydodge wrote: »
    And how does future DLc work ? is it effected?

    I think it all just works, I bought the US version of Assassin's Creed Odyssey and then got one bit of DLC from the Irish store and had no problem so I'd imagine it's the same. I don't buy a lot of DLC myself so that's the only time I've tried.


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  • #322
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,534 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    dor83 wrote: »
    Gamivo have the Argentinian one for €40, use the code AKS-PREORDER to get it down a little more too. I have bought a few Argentinian games from them, you need to use a VPN to activate the code on xbox.com but after that it's no different to any other and you can download it from the Irish store on your console.

    Have given it a go. Would it be normal to have you wait until release day to actually be sent the code?


  • #323
    dor83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,522 ✭✭✭dor83


    EagererBeaver wrote: »
    Have given it a go. Would it be normal to have you wait until release day to actually be sent the code?

    I've not gotten pre-orders from them before but I did from another site and they said the code would be sent around 24 hours before launch so I think it's normal.

    EDIT: You can install the game from the app without paying for it, it'll mean you can just activate the code online and start playing without having to wait for it to download.


  • #324
    Birneybau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,357 ✭✭✭✭Birneybau


    Demios wrote: »
    Smyth's have fiver off if you preorder.

    Gamestop had a bundle with a new console offer (40 euro) but with the games delay I was informed thats no longer valid.

    Fiver off if you collect in store, otherwise €60 delivered.


  • #325
    Danick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭Danick


    Any decent prices on game pass? I waited for the 3 months offer but it wouldn't allow me avail of it - I guess it is because I used the 1 month for a euro during the firs lockdown. Thanks


  • #326
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Danick wrote: »
    Any decent prices on game pass? I waited for the 3 months offer but it wouldn't allow me avail of it - I guess it is because I used the 1 month for a euro during the firs lockdown. Thanks

    A few different places where you can buy EA Play for €20 for a year, which converts to 4 months GPU. I extended my GPU a bit with this.


  • #327
    Danick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭Danick


    Basil3 wrote: »
    A few different places where you can buy EA Play for €20 for a year, which converts to 4 months GPU. I extended my GPU a bit with this.

    Thanks but I'm really after Game Pass


  • #328
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Danick wrote: »
    Thanks but I'm really after Game Pass

    I just told you how to get a cheap deal on Game Pass if you're not eligible for any of the upgrade offers.


  • #329
    Synode
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,967 ✭✭✭Synode


    Is it still possible to convert Live into GamePass?


  • #330
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,703 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    Synode wrote: »
    Is it still possible to convert Live into GamePass?

    It is, even if you've used the upgrade offer. You need to let your GPU expire to restack it.


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  • #331
    Danick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭Danick


    Basil3 wrote: »
    I just told you how to get a cheap deal on Game Pass if you're not eligible for any of the upgrade offers.

    Sorry slow on the uptake there - can you let me know where I can avail of that deal - have an xbox one since launch but with three small kids it has been hard to find time to use it but I seem to have more free time these days and I liked Game Pass when I used it during lock down


  • #332
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Danick wrote: »
    Sorry slow on the uptake there - can you let me know where I can avail of that deal - have an xbox one since launch but with three small kids it has been hard to find time to use it but I seem to have more free time these days and I liked Game Pass when I used it during lock down

    You can see a detailed description of how to upgrade Live to Game Pass Ultimate here.


  • #333
    Danick
    Registered Users Posts: 1,458 ✭✭✭Danick


    You guys are the best! I'm good til the start of May!!!


  • #334
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    maximoose wrote: »
    This is still an option, added another year onto my sub for €60

    https://www.shopto.net/en/dwnld37378-ea-access-12-month-subscription-p180020/?affiliate_source=aw&awc=2943_1606650577_6d16a5fb7c67c9d9ca2b0c38e76e0c3d

    Converts to 4 months of GPU, €5 a month

    Have about 9 months left on my gpu, would this be a better option that waiting till then hoping some places still have gold to do the 3 year conversion


  • #335
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    Is this still available? I don't see the offer to upgrade for €1 anywhere


  • #336
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    unklerosco wrote: »
    Is this still available? I don't see the offer to upgrade for €1 anywhere

    Actually, I can see the offer but when I click on it it chsnges to full price... Anyone any idea why?


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  • #337
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,703 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    unklerosco wrote: »
    Actually, I can see the offer but when I click on it it chsnges to full price... Anyone any idea why?

    Have you previously used the offer? It can only be used once.

    You can still load gold and convert, you will need to pay for a full month of GPU though.


  • #338
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    sniper_samurai wrote: »
    Have you previously used the offer? It can only be used once.

    You can still load gold and convert, you will need to pay for a full month of GPU though.

    Yep, looks like I've used it already. Worked out if I pay full price for 1 month it applies to my live sub. Sorted till Dec 2023 now... Sweet!


  • #339
    ShaunC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 921 ✭✭✭ShaunC


    I was going to try and use that offer as I haven't done so before, I loaded 2 years sub onto my account but it won't let me load a 3rd year of gold. My previous subscription to gold had expired, anyone know why I can't load a 3rd subscription? Thanks.


  • #340
    unklerosco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,828 ✭✭✭unklerosco


    ShaunC wrote: »
    I was going to try and use that offer as I haven't done so before, I loaded 2 years sub onto my account but it won't let me load a 3rd year of gold. My previous subscription to gold had expired, anyone know why I can't load a 3rd subscription? Thanks.

    If you leave the auto renew turned on when you load your annual subs I believe it won't let you add a third year.
    I nearly made this mistake as its not that noticible that the box is checked


  • #341
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,399 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Yes, you can only load on three years worth of gold, so by leaving the auto renew on, it added an extra two months. If you wait a couple of months, then you'll be able to load on your final code. Of course, that means you won't have game pass ultimate for those two months.

    You can also give MS a call, explain that you have another code and would like to load that on. They might be able to help you by removing those two free months.


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  • #342
    Quigs Snr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,165 ✭✭✭Quigs Snr


    I never had gamepass.. and my gold just expired... so i can buy 3 x 12 monthgold subscriptions from cdkeys.. do 1month of ultimate and have 3 years automatically ???


  • #343
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,703 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    Quigs Snr wrote: »
    I never had gamepass.. and my gold just expired... so i can buy 3 x 12 monthgold subscriptions from cdkeys.. do 1month of ultimate and have 3 years automatically ???

    That will probably put you over the 36 month sub limit.

    What I usually advise is getting 30 months of Gold and abusing the free month for toggling auto renew to bring it up to 33. Then abusing the auto renew toggle once more when converting to GPU to get 35 months of GPU.


  • #344
    ShaunC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 921 ✭✭✭ShaunC


    I presume this offer won't last forever so I might just bite the bullet and get the 24 months worth of ultimate instead of waiting 2 months to add another year:confused:


  • #345
    Akesh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 315 ✭✭Akesh


    I have the 3 month offer at the moment for €1. Do I need to wait for this to expire before loading the gold memberships?


  • #346
    sniper_samurai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,703 ✭✭✭sniper_samurai


    Akesh wrote: »
    I have the 3 month offer at the moment for €1. Do I need to wait for this to expire before loading the gold memberships?

    If you currently have an active GPU subscription you need to wait for it to expire.


  • #347
    quad_red
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,563 ✭✭✭quad_red


    Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War (cross gen) is ‘reduced mm to €59.99 on the Xbox store.

    Anyone seen it cheaper anywhere else?


  • #348
    ShaunC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 921 ✭✭✭ShaunC


    CatInABox wrote: »
    Yes, you can only load on three years worth of gold, so by leaving the auto renew on, it added an extra two months. If you wait a couple of months, then you'll be able to load on your final code. Of course, that means you won't have game pass ultimate for those two months.

    You can also give MS a call, explain that you have another code and would like to load that on. They might be able to help you by removing those two free months.

    I got a 6 month gold and added that to my 24 months, I left auto renew on then upgraded to ultimate (3 months for €1) and now have 36 months of ultimate. Nice:D
    Thanks again CatInaBox.


  • #349
    nextgengamer
    Closed Accounts Posts: 94 ✭✭nextgengamer


    Is this 1-1 conversion from gold to ultimate still available ... ?
    Think I'll go for 2x12 + 6 + toggle auto renew + ultimate.
    I've used ultimate before (all subs expired) - so that'll cost me about 12 quid for the ultimate part (vs 1 euro).

    Also, does it matter if I get the 1 month ultimate code from e.g. cdkeys or must I purchase that directly from microsoft ?


    Thanks in advance for the help!


  • #350
    s8n
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,842 ✭✭✭s8n


    Appreciate the heads up folks - Very helpful


  • #351
    DelBoy Trotter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,484 ✭✭✭DelBoy Trotter


    Has anybody seen anywhere selling the Modern Warfare for a decent price? It still seems to be a minimum of 60 quid anywhere I've spotted it


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