Gamepass is the premium service from Microsoft for xBox and PC users (yes, PC users, you can use this, too). It includes hundreds of games that you can download or stream from your device. Depending on the level you choose (pc, xbox or ultimate, including both and Gold), you'll end up paying anywhere from $9.99 on up to $15 / month (USD)... What if I told you, however, that you could get this 100% free??? That's right kids. You can get your xBox subscription, 100% free! Here's how!
Table of Content
- Starting Out
- Free Stuff
- Shopping
- My Rewards
Starting Out
The fun all starts with Microsoft Rewards . If you're not a member, then get yourself signed up right now, because you're missing out on so very much. Once you go there, signup, and you're well on your way.
Next up? Get the rewards app for your xBox. Check this daily, because there are often new opportunities for rewards posted daily. Once a week or so there's a 100 point bonus that you need to click on. Every Tuesday , there's a weekly set that begins. This can be checking the app, or getting achievements. Speaking of achievements, well, you get 50 points per day simply by making an achievement in a game. Keep in mind that you have to remember to click the box (in the rewards app) when you do.
Free Stuff
Next up? Signup for Gamepass Ultimate. If you're a current Gold subscriber, it'll convert your gold to Ultimate time (which is good). Once you do that, check the Gamepass page of your xBox and you'll see quests. These roll over on Tuesday afternoon as well.. If you do all of these, you'll get yourself quite a few rewards points.
Now, have you heard of my friend Bing? It's WAY cooler than Google, and it actually gives you rewards! That's right, if you switch your current search engine (in your browser) to Bing (or not, just use Bing frequently), you can get up to 150 points a day that way. Additionally, if you install the Bing app on your phone, you can earn more points that way, too
But wait!!! There's MORE... Yes, MORE, I say. Every day, a new "set" of rewards is available to earn through the rewards website .This is separate from the rewards app, and Bing searches, so keep that in mind
Shopping
Now, I've gone through all of the free ways you can earn points. What about the 'non free' ones? Why, yes, those exist too... Here's what I'm talking about, and how this works:
For every $1 I spend through my xBox, whether it's apps, games, movies, addons, expansions, enhancements, you name it.... I get a certain number of points. It works out to roughly 1000 points / $10 . Since the conversion is $1/1000 points, that's not the BEST payout, but it's still better than nothing.
Since I'm a digital entertainment fanatic (movies, games, tv), I've converted most of my digital purchases over to Microsoft, through xBox. I end up spending more than I should (of course), but I pay my bills, don't live in my mom's basement , and enjoy my life. This is all part of it.
My Rewards
As of 2/12/2022 (today), I've cashed out enough to get me
- An xBox 1S
- 2 Elite controllers (second generation)
- A Backbone controller (for iPhone)
- YEARS of Gamepass Ultimate (good until 2/2024, haven't paid anything except $1 when converting gold+gamepass to Ultimate)
- Tons of DoorDash credits
Since June of 2021, I've cashed out $220 worth of Microsoft Rewards points for various things. It's completely doable. I mean, you can't make a living off of it (duh), but you can absolutely get free stuff from it.
Enjoy!
-Tom
