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Xbox users redeem rewards points towards GTA 6 purchase
Some Xbox users say they have secured GTA 6 at no cost by converting Xbox Mastercard rewards or Microsoft Rewards points into gift cards. The methods could reduce the game’s substantial price, but the article stresses that earning enough points requires considerable time and consistent participation.
GTA 6’s Standard Edition costs $80, while the Ultimate Edition costs $100. Microsoft Rewards points are valued at roughly 1,000 points per dollar, meaning 100,000 points would be needed for the Ultimate Edition; points can be earned through Xbox quests, Game Pass activities, Bing searches, polls, quizzes and other daily tasks, with Game Pass subscribers receiving enhanced rewards.
In short
- Xbox rewards can cover GTA 6’s price.
- The Ultimate Edition requires around 100,000 points.
- Earning enough demands sustained daily effort.
Explained simply
Grand Theft Auto 6, the latest instalment in Rockstar Games' hugely popular crime video game series, launched at a substantial price: $80 for the Standard Edition and $100 for the Ultimate Edition. The game has been one of the most anticipated releases in the gaming world for years.
Xbox players can earn rewards points through Microsoft's loyalty scheme, which allows them to convert those points into gift cards for purchasing games. Points are accumulated through activities including playing games on Xbox, searching with the Bing search engine, and completing daily quests, polls and quizzes, whilst Game Pass subscribers receive enhanced rewards.
Whilst some players have reported obtaining GTA 6 without spending cash by redeeming their accumulated rewards, doing so requires considerable time and consistent engagement. The points system values rewards at roughly 1,000 points per dollar, meaning approximately 100,000 points are needed for the Ultimate Edition.
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Originally published by Engadget as “These Xbox players got GTA 6 for free the hard way”.