4 free XBL Arcades games with purchase of a new 360 console (Works with any vendor)

[dubbfoolio]

Got this email today, and I don't think the code is unique or limited to 1 use:


http://f.chtah.com/i/41/633888998/GiveGift_x1116_spacer.gif http://f.chtah.com/i/41/633888998/GiveGift_x1116_title1.gif Having a hard time with holiday gifts? Let us thank you for being an Xbox 360™ system owner with this helpful suggestion:

http://f.chtah.com/i/41/633888998/GiveGift_x1116_title2.gif The gift of free Xbox Live® Arcade games with an Xbox 360 system purchase: It’s what they want, it shows you care, and it gives you more friends to play with! Plus it’s easy to give:
http://f.chtah.com/i/41/633888998/GiveGift_x1116_spacer.gif • Share the code: XBXNG104
• Show them where to buy their Xbox 360.
• Send them to www.xbox360nextgennow.com/register (http://email.xbox.com/a/hBFXnA3AlyGDmAx6dcKAxb-lqJw/xbox2).
• School them in two free Xbox Live Arcade games.

http://f.chtah.com/i/41/633888998/GiveGift_x1116_title3.gif Give your friends free games with their Xbox 360 system purchase this holiday season.

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UPDATE: Supposedly the code XBXNG102 gets you 4 free games!!!

Thanks lurknomore!

Online offer valid in the 50 United States, D.C., all U.S. military bases with valid APO/FPO bases.

Offer expires 1/15/2007.

The person redeeming this offer must purchase a new Xbox 360 system 11/15/2006 - 1/15/2007, establish a new Xbox Live Account, then register on the promotion web site on or before 1/15/2007. Hard drive, Passport account, and high speed Internet access required for Xbox Live account. See Xbox Live system requirements at www.xbox.com (http://email.xbox.com/a/hBFXnA3AlyGDmAx6dcKAxb-lqJw/xbox1). Limit 1 offer submission per person. Xbox Live Arcade game tokens will be fulfilled through e-mail by February 15, 2007 and will be for games selected by Microsoft. Fulfillment requires a computer with e-mail and a valid email address.
Not combinable with other Microsoft® offers or rebates. Proof of purchase required.

All prices herein are Estimated Retail Prices. Actual retail prices may vary.

[genneo]

yeah its not unique

[Nintendos_Deal]

Is this an offcial microsoft thing?

[lurknomore]

Or even better yet...if you are to buy a 360 during the participating dates.


Get Xbox 360™ and fill it up with four Xbox Live® Arcade
games—FREE.
Just do the following:
1. Buy an Xbox 360 system
2. Register online with promo code XBXNG102
3. Sign up for Xbox Live

You’ll get a code in an e-mail to download the games for free on Xbox Live. Offer expires January 15, 2007.

Wireless freedom, over 100 high-def games, built-in Xbox Live and four free Xbox Live Arcade games. No more excuses.

[lurknomore]

Is this an offcial microsoft thing?

Yes, it's an official Microsoft promotion. Both are.

[Justin42]

Weird, I got a deal for 3 games using XBXNG103 .

Does MS know that I just bought an Xbox last month from Tower?! Grrrr. :P (rubbing salt in the wounds!)

[SpazX]

Awesome so you can just buy one anywhere and as long as you register it at that site you get the free games?

If so, that'll work out great if I get a $100 core from amazon.

[abates17]

Okay, this seems suspicious to me. The site is xbox360nextgennow.com, which doesn’t seem like an official Microsoft site. Plus, you have to sign in to your account when you get there. How do you know it’s not a fake site trying to steal people’s passwords?

[shipwreck]

Okay, this seems suspicious to me. The site is xbox360nextgennow.com, which doesn’t seem like an official Microsoft site. Plus, you have to sign in to your account when you get there. How do you know it’s not a fake site trying to steal people’s passwords?

Email came directly from xbox@email.xbox.com. Seems legit to me.

Edit: And the link takes you directly to msgamestudios.com. Can't get too much more legit than that.

[xbox_mole]

The site redirects you to an official microsoft site... reg.msgamestudios.com

[reallynotnick]

So anyway to beat the system if you already own a 360?

I am getting a repaired unit back on Monday, think I could get this somehow. I am confused on how to do it.

[I AM WILLIAM H. MACY]

Awesome, especially since my old 360 got replaced with a new one just last week!

[fraggedbylaggers]

Oh I hope this wasn't a scamming site or something because if it was I just fell for it...

[M1C13]

well figured I would give it a shot even though I have had my system since july and it was made in April.

[dubbfoolio]

yeah it's directly from microsoft. I tried registering my console I bought last January for kicks. I'm sure it'll fall through though. You have to sign up for a brand new XBL subscription in the same time frame which is how they'll probably weed people out.

[xcoax]

what was the turnaround time for those who have already tried this, and if it worked, what games were offered?

[DiscoDuck8k]

Well, I got my 360 a couple months ago, but I went through the form anyway..

If it works, sweet, if not, no big deal.

[nnthomas]

I filled it out anyway, I bought my system in August (have had Live for much earlier). It's probably a quick ploy to get us all to register our consoles. Oh well.

[mikeohara]

I already registered the console ... but I'll take a few free live games :)

Thx OP!

[reallynotnick]

Well I have been meaning to get a Japanese account, is this USA only?

[Zmonkay]

Will have to remember this if I get a 360 anytime soon

[BREVITY]

I signed up for this last night and I have had a 360 from day one.

[sonicfreak5]

ive never registered my console before...
does that mean... ill get the games?

[Weedy649]

If anyone finds out, please update on whether your 360 has to be new or if you just have to register it.

Also which xbla games you can choose from :o

[moojuice]

It says read the terms and conditions at the top, wanted to read it to see what exactly the qualifications are, but I see no link to terms and conditions.

[soccerstud652]

Wait, so do you need to buy XBL too? I just got a new 360 but have XBL from my old xbox.

[PyroGamer]

Anyone get their email yet?

[ScorpioKyle]

I signed up for this last night and I have had a 360 from day one.

same here, just registered for it with my launch unit for kicks.

[Layd Dly]

never registered mine. so i signed up

[help1]

any1 get the tokens.... seems fishy.

[jaybird]

It said you'd get the game(s) sometime before February 2007 if you met the requirements.

It may be awhile before we know.

[help1]

When i goto that site, I get an uncertified certificate notice... I would think a Microsoft website wouldn't have that problem.

[SteveMcQ]

When i goto that site, I get an uncertified certificate notice... I would think a Microsoft website wouldn't have that problem.I get that with Hotmail sometimes.

[Wolfpup]

Microsoft sites are broken like that all the time. I get errors like that almost every single time I got to a secure Microsoft site.

[wampa8jedi]

Going to be paying attention to this...

[dubbfoolio]

It says read the terms and conditions at the top, wanted to read it to see what exactly the qualifications are, but I see no link to terms and conditions.

added terms and conditions. :)

[PyroGamer]

I think I've registered my console, not sure though. If I haven't, I set up my Xbox Live account nearly seven days ago, though, so I doubt I'll get this :(

[genneo]

still no update on this?

[ViolentLee]

People are getting way too damn suspicious of deals these days. They assume everything is fake, and get more uncertain every millisecond that goes by without the offer coming to fruition. Chill out, yo.

[help1]

People are getting way too damn suspicious of deals these days. They assume everything is fake, and get more uncertain every millisecond that goes by without the offer coming to fruition. Chill out, yo.

I have some stuff linked to my windows live ID thing.

[nathan_the_rock]

Eh, I registerd with the XBXNG102 code, it seems you have to create a new Live account after 11/15 for this to qualify, so I don't think it is going to go through. The site still seems a little fishy though.

[wisoka]

i signed up for it. Just got my xbox on the 17th. So if its real then it will be a pleasent suprised for me around Feb.

[genneo]

u gotta wait until Feb?

[genneo]

I'm still skeptical about this site.
I meana the official site is just differnet looking in minor details.

but i did it anyways..............hope its real :x:

Registration Successful. Thank you for participating!

Microsoft will verify your entry and, if valid, you will receive an email with the tokens for your free Xbox Live® Arcade games on or before February 15, 2007.

[Damian]

I'm still skeptical about this site.


Registrant:
Microsoft Corporation
Domain Administrator
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
US
Email: domains@microsoft.com

Registrar Name....: REGISTER.COM, INC.
Registrar Whois...: whois.register.com
Registrar Homepage: www.register.com

Domain Name: xbox360nextgennow.com

Created on..............: Tue, Oct 17, 2006
Expires on..............: Fri, Oct 17, 2008
Record last updated on..: Tue, Oct 17, 2006

Administrative Contact:
Microsoft Corporation
Domain Administrator
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
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Phone: +1.4258828080
Email: domains@microsoft.com

Technical Contact:
Microsoft Corporation
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Phone: +1.4258828080
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DNS Servers:

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[soonersfan60]

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[BustaUppa]

It's a bummer that you need a NEW Live account for this to work. I don't suppose you could renew a year in advance to get the same results??

[dubbfoolio]

I doubt they have anyway to link the serial number to the purchase date, because there's no way to know how long the console has sat on the store shelf. I wonder if they can detect the system serial number anytime it goes onto XBL. Because if they couldn't you may be able to simply set up a new silver account and this might work. Maybe you need a separate HD? This may also work for anyone who previously purchased a 360 console and for some reason held off on going onto XBL.

[mzbagel]

Received this in email. It's a holiday promotion from Micro$oft. For any of you folks purchasing or receiving a 360 this holiday season, use this promo code when registering your 360 to receive two "tokens" for free Xbox Live Arcade games in your email. They say you'll receive the response by Feb 15, 2007.

XBXNG104

I tried searching the forums, but keep getting an error message that the server can't allocate enough memory to do the search, yay! :)

[rabbitt]

If I haven't registered mine yet (launch console), would I be able to still get in on this? Or will they be able to tell by the registration number that it wasn't bought recently?

[mzbagel]

If I haven't registered mine yet (launch console), would I be able to still get in on this? Or will they be able to tell by the registration number that it wasn't bought recently?

As far as I can tell from the email, you only need to register your Xbox360. They say it has to be purchased between certain dates, but there's no way they could tell when you bought your system. You should be able to take advantage of this.

Thanks for combining the threads. I would have found this one if the search function wasn't crapping out :)

[alongx]

excellent, muchas gracias

[Behemoth J4]

hey guys,

just wanted to say I just registered my console. I just bought the 360 actually, new Live Gold account and everything.

so, I should qualify for sure. I'll update if I get the tokens.

this is the pasted text from the registration site after I submitted everything:

"Registration Successful. Thank you for participating!

Microsoft will verify your entry and, if valid, you will receive an email with the tokens for your free Xbox Live® Arcade games on or before February 15, 2007."


:bomb:

[polaricecaves]

tag bump

[Vergeofinsanity]

bought mine in may.. worth a shot.

[lordopus99]

I was going to register but there is no spot to put my serial number, only a spot for my gamertag

[Masterkyo]

I still have free games if i had Silver XBOX Live instead GOLD ??

[lord_ebonstone]

Well I tried registering, got to the page where I put in my console's serial number, filled everything out and hit Continue, and now I just get a blank page titled "Xbox Global Registration" with ©2006 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Statement | Terms of Use
on it.

Whee.

[PyroGamer]

I was going to register but there is no spot to put my serial number, only a spot for my gamertag
You need to register your serial number to the gamertag.


Anyone get their codes yet?

[dubbfoolio]

I added works with any vendor to the title since people may not be aware that this is an incentive from microsoft to drive console purchases, and that this deal will work with any other console deal people can find. I think this works fine with a new Silver Account too.

[newtype06]

Well I tried registering, got to the page where I put in my console's serial number, filled everything out and hit Continue, and now I just get a blank page titled "Xbox Global Registration" with

©2006 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Statement | Terms of Use

on it.

Whee.

yea same here. just signed up today. am I in or what?

[gorgo]

I just bought mine... my live ID was carried over from my original Xbox (ID set up in August), and the registration on this site gave me no problems.

No tokens yet, though.

[nasum]

yea same here. just signed up today. am I in or what?
Same here, I imagine we aren't, either the site is overloaded or taken down is my guess.

[Loaded]

is this still working?

[BobFromPikeCreek]

I'm from Canada. I know it says US only, but there is a country selection...

I'm going to try anyway. :D

[Liquid 2]

You guys think this would work if I made a new silver account on my xbox 360 and signed it up?

[Alucard400]

I bought my xbox 360 last week and I wanna get on this deal, but I'm too afraid of possibly bricking my system with the fall update >_<.

[lord_ebonstone]

I bought my xbox 360 last week and I wanna get on this deal, but I'm too afraid of possibly bricking my system with the fall update >_<.
Dumbass, if you bought the system last week and it got bricked, you could still return it.

[Alucard400]

it's a long drive to irvine. i also really dont have much of a need for playing online and updating. I got the system solely on playing games. This is why i'm giving the middle finger to Sony's PS3. it's only a 7 day return/exchange policy in Microcenter and i'm already on the 11th day. Yeah, call people a dumbass. I hate how people are such asses to others online just because they're in front of a computer. You'd get socked in the face for talking like that in person. But I guess i shouldn't be surprised. Assholes like you are so common on the internet and unhelpful in the forums.

[Wolfpup]

The system will get updated automatically sooner or later when you use a new game. I'd just do it now while it's under warranty and you can probably still exchange it at the store.

I know what you mean about jerks though. I've been amazed by the responses I've gotten on a thread on here.

EDIT: Oh, and I wouldn't worry much about it wrecking your system. I don't think that's very common. I mean basically the power would have to go out, or there'd have to be a problem with the flash RAM for it to fail. It's probably pretty uncommon for it to cause problems.

[Alucard400]

The chances of it having issues after the fall update is pretty small. It's a september 9 2006 model. I just dont want to take the risk. The exchange and return period for microcenter is only 7 days. I will still have warranty with MS yes, but I dont want the hassle of having to pack the thing and sending it off to MS and spend some money for shipping in addition to not having a console to play with. I have Gears of War, and that is a recent game which didn't force me to update.

The fall update was supposedly for having the system output 1080p. But I've heard that the system actually gets some issues with the GPU changing drivers or a part of the hardware overheating resulting in the rings of death. I'm not really sure, but I did not bother to read 64 pages(over 1800 replies) on this one thread in the xbox.com forums. This special topic was pulled by MS and was specially moved into the wish/feedback forum away from support as if MS is trying to cover up this fiasco. There has already been people filing a class action suit. Try going to the forums and post anything relating to the FALL UPDATE, and it won't last a few minutes on the support forums. It's very heavily moderated around this time.

I dont really see any XBL arcade games I really want. And all I want to do is play off line for now. I dont really plan on getting the gold live account until next year, so I'm ok for now. By then, there will be a really good update that is well checked in QA standards. MS just doesn't want to be embarrassed by Sony after trying to trumph them with their 1080p claims.

[reallynotnick]

^They fixed the fall update so there is nothing to worry about now, go ahead and update it. I had mine bricked by the update, returned it and after they fixed it, it updated fine.


I think I will have to try this now that I have a different console with a different Serial #, but I have to make a new xbox live account?

[screwkick]

I just purchased an XBOX 360 this past Saturday, and the Fall update bricked my system. I took it back to Gamerush and got my money back.

If you check out the forums on xbox.com, you'll see that this is not an isolated incident. It has hapened to many people.

[bullet time]

The chances of it having issues after the fall update is pretty small. It's a september 9 2006 model. I just dont want to take the risk. ...

For what it's worth, my system (which I recently acquired through the Overstock deal, thanks to CAG) has a September 7 2006 manufacture date, and I have not encountered any issues after downloading the fall update.

[allyourblood]

when was the update? 'cause i got an update maybe a week ago, and didn't notice any problems thereafter.

[Alucard400]

sorry to make this off topic. I just want to help people here get informed so we're all happy about our xbox 360 purchases. here is the link to the BIG thread in xbox.com forums:

http://forums.xbox.com/65/7864073/ShowPost.aspx#7864073

the update was in the last day of October.
you have a september 7 system, that's cool. But That won't make me still try it, because it could be hardware specific. like, it' could be because you got a samsung disc drive while mine is another brand. There is still no evidence of what the real cause is and where specifically. I do know it's mostly from launch and first few months systems in 2005. It's easy for me to be patient about it and pass on this 4 free xbox live arcade games. but It's not easy for people who have been really really pissed off at Microsoft. I'm sure some of you know what it's like to go through hassles and frustration when dealing with trying to get a warranty repair from a company. In this case, the company with an update online is the one that breaks your system and forces you to pay 140$ to repair it. At the same time, they're trying to cover up their BIG BOO BOO by hiding the thread from the support forum section.

I'm hoping MS will have the major fix by january which is around the time this special promotion will end. I still wouldn't mind having the 4 free xbox live arcade games.

[allyourblood]

i guess i'm okay then. this thread is the first time i've heard about it, and amongst several friends and family, none of us has had any problems. i have a launch-week unit, as does my brother. guess we dodged a bullet. thanks for the info, 400.

[reallynotnick]

I am 95% sure the problem was that the systems did not have the spring update on them already as it was people like myself getting old consoles back from repair (they send you a different console) or people picking up old ones off the shelves.

They have now said they have fixed the problem with the update and all should work fine. I don't know how it bricked screwkick's and I would out right call him a lier if it were not for his gamer tag.

[epoxyRedux]

Well I tried registering, got to the page where I put in my console's serial number, filled everything out and hit Continue, and now I just get a blank page titled "Xbox Global Registration" with on it.

Whee.

yeah me too...i didn't get an email confirmation either

[eastx]

Same problem using Mozilla AND Opera... Damn blank screen.

[epoxyRedux]

Same problem using Mozilla AND Opera... Damn blank screen.
i tried with ie, just to be safe...still nothing.

[Wolfpup]

I wonder what Microsoft will do if their update kills an out of warrenty 360? You can't refuse the update, so it seems like they should take responsibility for it...

You can't avoid the update though. Sooner or later you will get it, either from connecting it online, or from playing a new game that installs it. You might as well install it sooner IMO (and installing it from the net might be safer as it could be a newer version than one from a game).

[Z-Saber]

I'll try it this weekend. I bought it in the timeframe and was unaware of this offer, but it sounds completely worth a try, right?

[sabbey]

the update was in the last day of October.
you have a september 7 system, that's cool. But That won't make me still try it, because it could be hardware specific. like, it' could be because you got a samsung disc drive while mine is another brand.

Not to go off topic or anything, but how do you tell which drive is in your X360? Been wondering about this whole Live issue and which consoles are the ones with the most issues. Mine is from April, 2006 and working great so far. That said, I haven't signed up for XBOX Live yet...

[eastx]

I know the occasional bricking occurs. but you really do have to get the update. Eventually games will force you to, as with PSP firmware. Besides that, the update adds lots of awesome features. If something happens, just take it back. I'll save you the worry though: nothing will happen. Just do it. I've never had any problems with updates myself - and BTW there was one last week, so that's the most recent one.

[sabbey]

Actually, I hadn't signed up since I didn't have the wireless network adapter. That said, it just arrived this last afternoon and it took me about an hour and a half or so to install it. Had to get a new firmware for my router. All in all though, I am on Live now...

Tried to register for the free games but the site wasn't working. Will try again soon! :)

[Rig]

This got somewhat off-topic. I have a few comments on-topic:

First, the offer is legit. I got two emails directly from Microsoft on the issue. So, any of you that were worried shouldn't be.

Second, I'm going to try this, although I don't technically fall into the correct timeframe.

Third, those of you getting blank screens aren't alone. I too, am having the same problem. And I think it is because their system is getting hit incredibly hard. I received the same screen a few nights ago when signing up for the Halo 3 beta. Methinks when that dies down, the site will work again.

Oh, and the emails I got had codes "XBXNG2" for three free XBLA games and "XBXNG4" for two free XBLA games.

[sabbey]

So, what time would be a good time to try to register? ;)

[sprintsucks5892]

This will work fine if I get my console from the Microsoft Employee store (My uncle works for them and can get me a great bundle.), right?

[Rig]

So, what time would be a good time to try to register? ;)

I would guess when the Halo 3 Beta stuff is over? I don't really know when that is. I've just beeny trying every couple of days.

[OzCatter]

Yeah, got my 360, so when this works, what games should I even get?

[fenderhutz]

I keep getting registration errors after I type in my serial and offer code

[CocheseUGA]

Anyone get it to work when you've had Live from before? We long-time users seem to get the shaft.

[Rig]

Yeah, got my 360, so when this works, what games should I even get?

Well, the email says "Microsoft approved" games, or something like that. I would bet they provide a small list to choose from, and you take the best of them. (Game like Lumines probably wouldn't be on that list, since they are more expensive.)

[enzoshadow]

I've been trying to register for 3 days with no luck. Anyone succesfully got the code yet?

[Rozz]

tag, thanks OP

[Z-Saber]

Someone update this thread when it starts working.

[Sejad]

Hey can someone give me direct link where to register from? I cant find the registry for my xbox console.

[sabbey]

Here you go:

http://email.xbox.com/a/hBFXnA3AlyGDmAx6dcKAxb-lqJw/xbox2

--

Anyway, there's something totally messed up here and I doubt it's part of the whole Halo 3 beta deal going on. There's no way MS should be having this amount of issues for well over a week. I am starting to think this is their way of not having to pay out, so to speak. How much do you wanna bet it'll work after the expiration date... :D

Seriously though, I guess we'll just have to keep trying to get through and bother them by email if it doesn't start to work soon. :bouncy:

[Fatal Snipe]

I am getting a new 360 this Christmas, and we already have it and it was bought in between the time period. And I was wondering...

Since I already have an xbox live account (for my regular xbox), I am just going to be transfering that over. Now it says it has to be a new xbl account, so could I just use the 48 hour trial I get, download the games, and then cancel that account. Or even better, could I make a silver account, and then get the games on that?

[Wolfpup]

The problem is the games are tied to your account.

[eastx]

The games being tied to your temporary Live account are not a big deal as long as the system doesn't break. Any content purchased on any account on a console is accessible to all users of that console. Also, I'm pretty sure you can just make it a Silver account and not worry about the 48-hour trial. I'm more worried about this deal ever working...

[gundamxzero]

When are we supposed to get the games?

[Wolfpup]

The games being tied to your temporary Live account are not a big deal as long as the system doesn't break. Any content purchased on any account on a console is accessible to all users of that console. Also, I'm pretty sure you can just make it a Silver account and not worry about the 48-hour trial. I'm more worried about this deal ever working...

Yeah, but then the games are tied to your console, which IMO makes them worthless ('course they are free in this case...).

Also you'll lose your Live account if you don't log into the corresponding email often enough. That happened to me over the summer.

Basically so far I *hate* how Microsoft and Nintendo have handled their download services, and I'm guessing Sony will be no better.

I've no idea why someone doesn't just copy the Apple model, which at least works as long as you've got an internet connection available to authorize or deauthorize a computer.

[gundamxzero]

Yeah, but then the games are tied to your console, which IMO makes them worthless ('course they are free in this case...).

Also you'll lose your Live account if you don't log into the corresponding email often enough. That happened to me over the summer.

Basically so far I *hate* how Microsoft and Nintendo have handled their download services, and I'm guessing Sony will be no better.

I've no idea why someone doesn't just copy the Apple model, which at least works as long as you've got an internet connection available to authorize or deauthorize a computer.

At least when you pay 10 bucks for a game with microsoft you get original content, instead of some 10+ year old game that isnt any different than when the game came out. **cough wii vc**cough**cough**

[SpyderGT]

Also you'll lose your Live account if you don't log into the corresponding email often enough. That happened to me over the summer.
You can make a passport account with an e-mail other than a hotmail e-mail (as I have), in which case this could not cause a deactivation. There may be other reasons they would deactivate an account, but I don't know what they would be.

[Wolfpup]

You can make a passport account with an e-mail other than a hotmail e-mail (as I have), in which case this could not cause a deactivation. There may be other reasons they would deactivate an account, but I don't know what they would be.

Seriously? Do you know if you can then change the email associated with your Passport account? (ie if I put in an ISP address and it changed)
I'll have to look into this...

[ranker]

Anyone get this working lately?

[sabbey]

I wonder if anyone has bothered to email MS to see what the heck they are doing to their servers! I guess they don't care if it works since by doing nothing they'll get more money then they would by giving away the games for free. Call me a cynic, but MS is blowing us off... :D

[2&2]

I keep getting the "There is an issue with registration at this time. Please try again later. " meesage when I try to enter the code and SN.

[DarkYoda]

I called CS and was on the phone for an hour trying to find out anything.

First I was told it was a scam site and they have no such promo.(this of course after I got transfered from India back to tech which only took 20 minutes)

Then I got told it didn't matter if you registered on xbox.com it wouldn't effect the promo site as you would just simple register there as well.

Then they figured out at long last that it really was a promo they had going on.

And that they would try and get the site working in a couple hours(about 10 hours ago now). It was pretty well a waste of an hour.

fyi CSR Mentioned code XBXNG100 for 2 games...(nothing about 4 games though)

[epoxyRedux]

when does this promo end? I've been trying to get my free games for the past two weeks, and i keep getting the registration error.

[GamerChris]

what browser are you guys using? I was only able to get it to work using firefox.

[Pylis]

Didn't read the whole thread because I'm in a hurry, so forgive me if this has already been asked. If I understand this correctly, one of the conditions is that you must get a new Live account. Will this work if you simply transfer an existing Live account from the original XBox? My dad just purchased a 360, and it'd be nice if he could pick up some free Arcade games.

[GamerChris]

no one knows since they haven't sent out any emails for the free games.

[sabbey]

when does this promo end? I've been trying to get my free games for the past two weeks, and i keep getting the registration error.

It ends on January 15th, 2007...

[epoxyRedux]

what browser are you guys using? I was only able to get it to work using firefox.
i'm using firefox

[Loaded]

I've been trying this, but only getting the registration error thing. Maybe they took it down so it won't work now.

[sabbey]

i'm using firefox

Same here! Which version do you use?

[droidekaspam]

I too got this error: "There is an issue with registration at this time. Please try again later."

[Wurz7]

Just tried registering and got a success message, gogogogo!

[OzCatter]

Success! It works!

They are emailing them on or before Feb 15th

[Rig]

Went through for me too.

[pthagonal]

Awesome, worked for me too, finally. If they decline me for some reason I will be pissed (as I surely should meet all criteria. I just bought the damned thing!).

[gofishn]

Which code did you guys use? The 4 game one or the 2 game one?

[sabbey]

Just tried registering and got a success message, gogogogo!

About freaking time... :D

I used the XBXNG102 Code. Here's hoping it actually works for the 4 free games. Hopefully, MS will come out and let us know which if any of the games won't be selectable. I am just about to buy several anyway and will hold off on the expensive ones, if they are applicable to this deal.

[Wurz7]

I used the 4 free games too..but hopefully its not like... 4 tokens for cheap games, while the other one is 2 tokens for expensive games, since id want the more expensive ones

[eastx]

Yay, it finally worked for me too. Here's hoping!

[Z-Saber]

Tried it out. We'll see what happens. Hopefully we don't get codes for Robotron, Uno, and Geometry Wars... since those are the only three arcade games I bought.

[sabbey]

Don't care if those are a few of the choices myself, but have most of the worthwhile ones already, including Geometry Wars...

Either way, I am sure I can find something I would like. Most likely I wouldn't want to pay 1200 for Lumines Live! or RoboBlitz, so if you could use the tokens for those and the latest release, Novadrome, I'd be happy. That said, I'd take Dig Dug, Gauntlet, Pac-Man and Frogger, no problem! Though, here's hoping the points needed to make the purchases aren't taken into consideration by MS. There's many at the 800 MS points range I would love to grab! Assuming the 1200 point games are off limits. Crossing my fingers they are not! :D

[KyotheWicked]

Registration successful. Thanks. :)

[spincut]

thats odd that there's 3 different codes, i only saw the 2 game one (and it wasnt even from this thread).

see, but where's the big delay in the emails? i assume no one has gotten one yet? i wonder if we can re-regsiter with the 4 game one, or perhaps that would disqualify you.

anyhow, between this and having no idea when i got the free points card (6 days on the true.com free trial and heard nothing back) i would be nice to get something now so i can use, since it would be silly to buy points between this and the points, just wish one of them would actually be sent to me.

[APE992]

Registered for this one, used the 4 token code from the first post. We will see how this goes.

[Richlough]

I registered for the 2 game one . I'm not greedy , free is free .
I have alot of 400 point games already .

[sabbey]

According to one of the newer posts at the thread linked below by user, x Austin x...

"just so ppl know, NOT everyone will get 2 free games, its a promotional contest"
http://forums.xbox.com/9184371/ShowPost.aspx#9184371

Not everyone will be getting the games? Seems like MS changed the rules during halftime, yet again. Either that of that poster is full of crap... :roll:

Oh well, I doubt people will stand for that, seeing how many are interested in this deal and it's always been listed as a promotion for buying a X360 to get some free XBLA games, not a chance to win said games. Methinks the heads will roll if this is true! :D

[gofishn]

I doubt that's true. I got the real e-mail stating specifically that you get 2 free games for registering with that code and creating a new Live account.

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Thanks for this, used the 4 game code, hopefully it works!

[sprintsucks5892]

Registered! I wonder what games will be applicable?

[sabbey]

I'm wondering that myself! I plan on buying some more XBLA games soon, but don't feel like I should until I know which ones I'll want out of those that will be chosen by MS.

Oh well, MS can just wait then, won't be buying anymore MS Points Cards until they do. Hopefully, if everyone who has signed up for this deal does the same they'll send out the emails before February 15th. :D

[sprintsucks5892]

I'm wondering that myself! I plan on buying some more XBLA games soon, but don't feel like I should until I know which ones I'll want out of those that will be chosen by MS.

Oh well, MS can just wait then, won't be buying anymore MS Points Cards until they do. Hopefully, if everyone who has signed up for this deal does the same they'll send out the emails before February 15th. :D
I bought Lumines Live today. I seriously doubt they'd let you get that one for free. But maybe they'll let me get the Advance Challenge pack as one of the 4 tokens.

[Stormy151]

Just signed up for mine. I used the 2 game code before I saw there was a 4 game code. Hopefully they will upgrade it. But hey, 2 free games is better than a poke in the eye.

[spookyload]

I just did a bunch of searching to make sure it was legit before I gave them my passport. Looked like a nice Phishing scam. It is indeed legit. I was eventually able to find a link to it at xbox.com Another website posted an email from a msn gaming rep and he verified it too. Grab them while they are still hot.

[spincut]

I just did a bunch of searching to make sure it was legit before I gave them my passport. Looked like a nice Phishing scam. It is indeed legit. I was eventually able to find a link to it at xbox.com Another website posted an email from a msn gaming rep and he verified it too. Grab them while they are still hot.

see, though i still havent actually gotten these supposed tokens, and i dont think anyone else has either.

[OwlBoy]

Well the offer does say it could take as long as February. This is really legit, just gonna take awhile.

-Owl

[dubbfoolio]

there's one week left on this deal! I'll try to remember to bump this over the weekend too.

[dubbfoolio]

whoa why did this thread get moved!? considering it requires the purchase of a new console I don't see why this is considered either free or a contest. I'd consider it a videogame deal as I originally posted it. oh well.... :roll:

[Wolfpup]

Yeah, I agree. This makes sense in the video game deal section. It's not a contest, it's really getting free live arcade games with a 360 purchase...

I'd love to know the reasoning behind moving it. I'd have never seen it here.

[Scobie]

Just squeaked in for four! Much respect for the pointer, OP!

[hhhdx4]

signed up, anyone know when well get our e-mail?

[Cereal]

signed up as well, havent heard anything back yet.

[Isles Guru]

I just purchased XBox 360. After my XBox Live subscription ends will I still be able to play games that I downloaded?

[Wolfpup]

I just purchased XBox 360. After my XBox Live subscription ends will I still be able to play games that I downloaded?

Yes. The catch is that games you "buy" through X-Box Live can only be played on either the original 360 system, or if you're logged in to the Live service on another system (in other words, it requires both that you have an internet connection to play them, and that the service is still running on anything but the original machine).

[CrimsonPaw]

see, though i still havent actually gotten these supposed tokens, and i dont think anyone else has either.
At the top of the site it says that an email will go out on February 17th if you're eligable. I'm gonna need to get my serial # tonight and submit my info.

Thanks OP!

[sabbey]

I wonder how people who aren't eligible will find out that's the case. I also wonder how people who know they are eligible but don't hear anything, or are told they aren't, can take up the issue with MS. I get the feeling many people are going to get word they are out of luck, just for the fact that many are signing up that said they aren't eligible, and as far as I know there isn't a way to check that out on MS' part that would not accidentally pass over some that shouldn't be...

Here's hoping MS doesn't drop the ball! :roll:

[Wario64]

did everyone that signup get a new xbox live account to register for this promotion? all i ahve is a 1 year+ old xbox live silver account. you think i could just make a new gamertag and get the tokens?

[sabbey]

I was never on Live before, but used the same gamertag that I use at XBOX.com. Hopefully, MS is not stupid enough to not tell the difference... :D

[spincut]

while i had a serial number i didnt even have a gamertag at the time, hopefully that wont matter and they send a token code right to your email, but i didnt want to re-enter once i got my tag.......but it's already so vague as it is.

[X-616]

I haven't gotten an email yet. Although, I noticed an increase in spam in my email account.

[chemical]

I got an e-mail today...

Thanks for recently registering your new Xbox 360™ to get your free Xbox Live Arcade games. We've discovered a technical issue with our site which may have prevented us from correctly capturing your console serial number and campaign code.

[mmercer13]

I got the same email.

[spincut]

i still havent gotten anything....

[SoNiC1023]

I got an e-mail today...

I got that to

[spincut]

what was it? like the code for the tokens or something? well crap, why wouldnt i get one? i mean, i didnt have a gamertag yet but i entered everything else including my serial number, maybe i should enter again if the deadline is in febuary.

[dubbfoolio]

what was it? like the code for the tokens or something? well crap, why wouldnt i get one? i mean, i didnt have a gamertag yet but i entered everything else including my serial number, maybe i should enter again if the deadline is in febuary.

The deadline is this Monday. They may not contact you with the vouchers until as late as mid february. I wouldn't worry about it.

[spincut]

you'd think they'd send the emails out all at once though (as it sort of sounds like they just did).

and besides, while i dont want to go and turn the Xbox around to get my S/N again, i did not use a gametag when i last entered, i wonder if that would invalidate my entry, or if entering again with info i know have will not invalidate it.

just out of curiosity, for those that already got emails, you didnt need a gamertag to get it right? i mean, they gave you codes in the email to use right?

[dubbfoolio]

well the email was a notice of technical difficulty. Plus the signup period isn't over until Monday.

[spincut]

oh? well if i didnt get it maybe i should re-register.....

[Stormy151]

Did anyone get a confirmation email other than the tech difficulty one? I never heard anything when I signed up...

[sabbey]

i still havent gotten anything....

Same here! Wonder if that's good or bad news... ;)

[v1et r1ce]

im registering right now and they're asking me for my cell #...i hope they don't send me text messages or something like that cause well i dont have a plan for that :lol:

[spincut]

well i registered again, it didnt stop me, now it says on top that my live id is not associated with a gamertag (which it now is) though) but i couldnt change that.

oh well, maybe this time i'll get emailed something.

[PyroGamer]

SHIT! I didn't realize this was ending Monday.

I just got a new 360, and I could have easily registered a new Gamertag.

Oh well.

[sabbey]

What's this about registering a gamertag, the site only asks for your serial number and campaign code. Are they somehow able to see which gamertag is tied to the serial number of the console? Otherwise, this makes no sense...

[spincut]

i dunno but i registered again with a different coupon but the same serial, since when i initially did it i didnt have a gamertag yet and i didnt know if they message the tokens straight to your XBL or email.

so i registered again, although this time it just said in a box that my windows live ID was not associated with a gamertag, at this point this is incorrect but i registered anyway, i guess if it really mattered they wouldnt let you do it (despite them saying they would "verify" to see if the entry was valid later).

still i'm not sure if this will ever happen (at least not for me, i registered once and i still didnt get an email about technical difficulties).

[guyver2077]

wow so this ended yesterday?

[Cereal]

...still havent heard anything...

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Haven't recieved an email either.

[smellhasreturned]

nothing yet -_-

[Rig]

I'm in the same group. (Haven't heard a thing.)

[lordopus99]

did anyone ever receive any free ganes?

[APE992]

Haven't heard anything either. I wasn't holding my breath then and I still won't be.

[Scorch]

I just registered and it said February 15th 2007 is when it ends

[fenderhutz]

Relax....stay calm.....it's free..... what could you lose.

Read the fine print. They stated you would get your games on or before the middle of Feb (12th-15th)

I can be patient for free.

[blueaurora]

It is tough but I am still curious which games if any at all they will give us. I haven't purchased any so far so I am really looking forward to trying some out.

[BelieveTheHype]

you can download the trial versions if you wanna try them out...

[eastx]

Yeah Blueaurora, where have you been?

[sabbey]

As long as they don't pick the games you get, you know, since they would pick what you own already most likely, or at least the ones no one wants... :D

Seriously though, I don't care too much about the wait, but I hope the list of games one can choose is worth the wait. Also, I have to wonder why the long wait? Unless they got way too many registrations, though they always wanted us to wait the month even before this came to be well known, I have no idea why it should take a month to start sending out an email whether we are entitled to the games or not. Heck, you should have been notified if you weren't the moment you signed up, if not within a week or so.

It seems a bit odd, if you ask me! :)

[Stormy151]

I haven't bought any XBLA games yet because I'm waiting to see which ones MS sends. I have downloaded a bunch of trials, and already know which ones I want- so if I get any of those, thats just gonna be gravy. :)

[polaricecaves]

a little late but i just signed up. thanks for reminding me scorch.

[kensterdotnet]

Yea, I signed up late also. I hope I still get points. :(

[Garfield]

I enjoy the Heavy Weapon demo, but haven't bought it yet because I'm waiting for my 4 free games.

One question though: the one that Microsoft advertises is for 2 free Live Arcade games with purchase of 360, then someone (somehow) found a code for 4 free games instead of 2. So do you think the 4 free games deal will go through?

[pthagonal]

I sure wish they would start sending out the free codes or whatever they are supposed to send. For some reason I think we will all get nothing.

[Stormy151]

I sure wish they would start sending out the free codes or whatever they are supposed to send. For some reason I think we will all get nothing.

Dude, they said they will send out the codes between Feb 12th and 15th. It is the 9th. Chill...:cold:

The reason I think they delayed it, is because it ended Jan 15th. If you were on a free 30 day trial, it'd most likely be up by now. I'm sure they want to make sure the codes are going to people that paid for Gold.

[v1et r1ce]

I got an email title Xbox Flash Download these favorites and I was like aw man its here! then I read it and it was only an advertisement....

[gofishn]

I got an email title Xbox Flash Download these favorites and I was like aw man its here! then I read it and it was only an advertisement....

LOL I got that too and thought the same exact thing at first.

[becuzimbrown]

LOL I got that too and thought the same exact thing at first.

LOLOL same here

[smellhasreturned]

I didnt get that email

o noes

[Cereal]

dangit. still nothing.

[mbs]

The reason I think they delayed it, is because it ended Jan 15th. If you were on a free 30 day trial, it'd most likely be up by now. I'm sure they want to make sure the codes are going to people that paid for Gold.

It doesn't state anywhere that a Gold membership is required.

[v1et r1ce]

Well apparently 2 more days until we know...I hope I get them cause the gamertag I registered it with was on a month trial and well...the one month passed :(

[magiic]

Moment of truth is fast approaching? Two more days?

[danked]

just trying seemed to work

Registration Successful. Thank you for participating!

Microsoft will verify your entry and, if valid, you will receive an email with the tokens for your free Xbox Live® Arcade games on or before February 15, 2007.

but top say I will get an email bye the 17th ... will see

[aperry]

*fingers crossed* that we'll hear something soon...

[lordopus99]

well its the 15th and no word to me :(

[smellhasreturned]

Eh if anything it will come later tonight (if it even comes ever)

[spincut]

i dunno, i dont think it's happening, but any free points/xbl arcade stuff i can get the better, i want those games..... i just really dont feel like paying for them :P

[becuzimbrown]

guys, i posted a thread like this on xbox.com and a customer support agent said that he confirmed they will be emailed by tommorrow:

http://forums.xbox.com/8/9026932/ShowPost.aspx#9026932

[smellhasreturned]

guys, i posted a thread like this on xbox.com and a customer support agent said that he confirmed they will be emailed by tommorrow:

http://forums.xbox.com/8/9026932/ShowPost.aspx#9026932

ah cool, very nice indeed. Thanks for the update

[MorbidAngel4Life]

Hopefully we actually SEE these emails.

[danked]

Hopefully we actually SEE these emails.

hopefully

[pthagonal]

I just have a feeling most of us arent going to get anything. Just a hunch. :(

[omgu8myrice]

I just have a feeling most of us arent going to get anything. Just a hunch. :(

expect the worst..
hope for the best :)

[lordopus99]

hopefully the games wont be the following 4...

bankshot billards (free with live kit)
texas hold em (free for first two days)
uno (free with live kit)
contra (free as part of rewards program)

[v1et r1ce]

hopefully the games wont be the following 4...

bankshot billards (free with live kit)
texas hold em (free for first two days)
uno (free with live kit)
contra (free as part of rewards program)

or that one puzzle game that came with the 360....i forget the name

well today is the day....imp praying :D

[Saraquael]

I got mine today. I was sent Frogger and Joust

[Firestorm]

I just got my email. 3 games. I got Frogger, Robotron, and Joust.
I already have Robotron. If people got different games, I'll trade.

PS: I'm Canadian so this was not just restricted to Americans it seems =)
Unless these codes don't work when I enter them =(

[spincut]

yep i got my email, i guess they didnt count my second attempt to register with the 4 game code (why did they have multiple codes anyway?! :() so i only got the two game.

i could have sworn that you get a token for any free game, or at least a limited selection.

so i'm surprised that some people were right, and they indeed gave specific games.

i got Joust and Frogger.

still both games are classic and actually i'm really stoked i got joust, still there were other games i would have liked as well (actually i'm wondering they randomly select them, or if every 2 game entry gets these, in which case i wonder what the other two are for the 3 and 4 game guys, so i guess just post what they gave you and i can see whether i should be jealous or not..... Uno would have been my top choice though since i dont have it yet and didnt even realize they gave it away previously).

[mikefavata]

Download your free Xbox Live® Arcade games.

You bought, registered and signed up. Now it’s our turn. With over 100 high-def games, we’re giving you some right now—free. The next generation keeps its gamers happy. Just follow these steps to download:

1. Turn on your Xbox 360™ and sign in to Xbox Live.
2. Highlight and select “Xbox Live Marketplace.”
3. Select “Redeem Code.”
4. Enter a code and download the game.


Robotron:


Frogger:


Joust:





Repeat steps 3-4 for each code to download all of your free games. When you’re done, check out the demos, trailers and movies. There’s plenty of fun to have, even when you’re not playing a game.

Questions about redeeming codes? Go to Customer Support on Xbox.com.


Got it.
Looking forward to Frogger & Joust.

Already have Robotron.

[rowe]

Robotron (already have), Frogger and Joust here. Haven't tried to enter them yet though. Would have been cool to get a free token for any game but I'm happy with a few free ones no matter what.

[Hockey37]

I just got my email. 3 games. I got Frogger, Robotron, and Joust.
I already have Robotron. If people got different games, I'll trade.



Same 3 for me. Curious if anyone got 4 games. If anyone wants to trade, let me know.

[spincut]

well i definetly want to keep Joust, but i dont know if i would ratherh have robotron of frogger (and am still curious what the 4th game is).

errrggh still wish i didnt have to choose and just used the 4 game code! durn!

but if someone's giving away the robotron or 4th game (whatever it is) because they have all 4, i'm interested :p

[Kapwanil]

Signed up for the 4, got Joust and Frogger. A bit disappointing but, eh, free is free nonetheless!

[Wario64]

i didn't get anything

[jmillion]

i just got the email. for Joust & Frogger. free is free. chea!

[GamerChris]

Frogger, Joust, and Robotron for me too. I'm a little disappointed in the selection, but very grateful for free games.

[RZRiot]

I got the 3 games (Frogger, Joust, Robotron).

When I signed up, I never saw confirmation that there was a 4-game code (it seemed like a rumor), so I used the 3 game code to be safe.

I guess perhaps there was no 4-game code.

I thought maybe the codes for less games would have different games as well.

Not complaining about free games though (and now I can spend points without fear of duplicating).

[spincut]

really it was just a rumor? i could of sworn i saw it. well anyway then, for anyone who cant trade and doesnt want robotron (because they already own it) i'd like to try it

[wildnuts02]

Signed up for the 4, got Joust and Frogger. A bit disappointing but, eh, free is free nonetheless!

same here

[soliddragon]

Frogger, Joust, and Robotron. DAMMIT
I thought we'd get codes redeemable for ANY game. What a rip.

[lordxixor101]

Eh, I got Frogger and Joust. Really would have loved to get the Robotron code too (though, since I just picked up Midway Arcade Treasures yesterday, I have that version of Robotron.

Hey, free is cool with me.

[BigHow]

Signed up for four, but only got Frogger and Joust.

If anyone has a spare Uno code they'd be willing to trade for Joust, shoot me a PM.

[dubbfoolio]

Frogger, Joust, and Robotron. DAMMIT
I thought we'd get codes redeemable for ANY game. What a rip.

you could probably get a refund. :roll:

I got Joust and frogger haha. Ye-ay? Robo-tron would have been nice, but oh well. I'm just glad it worked and I didn't look like a giant jerk for starting the thread. Also I bought my 360 a year ago and it worked for me! :lol:

Too bad I just sent my 360 away for repair yesterday! Otherwise I'd be getting hot next gen frogger and joust action tonight!!!

[doubledown]

I just got an e-mail that basically said Thanks for Registering and here are your codes for two free arcade games.

I got a code for Frogger and Joust.

I already have Frogger, so I'm open to trade for anything else.



Anyone else get this e-mail?

[distinct101]

same as everyone, signed up for the 4 code got frogger, robo, joust

[prmononoke]

Yeah, I just checked, I got Joust and Frogger... :roll: Free, sure, but a bit disappointing. At least I even got any.

[APE992]

Frogger and Joust. I loves me some Joust.

[drbutchevil]

Didn't get anything, :(

[lordopus99]

I got the same three games. I am thankful that microsoft gave me these free games. I didn't have any of the three.

[mannysgoldglove]

Nothing, That sucks. I did the 4 game code

[Undertaker4eber]

Just checked my email and I got codes for Robotron, Frogger and Joust.

[lordopus99]

its from this

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115608

[scottman]

I still haven't gotten anything yet. I used the 4 game code. Can someone post what the subject line and sender of the email were?

I just checked the nextgennow site, and it changed to say you will get the codes by Feb 17th. There's still hope.

[ryanbph]

tfl

[ravenbear]

Nothing yet, but i think i signed up too late. dind't have a 360 till the 5th of feb but signed up anyway.
If anyone has a code for a game they already have pm me i may be interested in it especially robotron.

[OzCatter]

Got the Three, been lucky this week with this and the Rule of 3

[omgu8myrice]

apparently 2 is the new 4

[Super20]

I only got 3 and not 4. I wonder what other sucky game was the 4th? I least I hadn't wasted points on them already!

[smellhasreturned]

I didnt get anything yet <_<

If i do get stuff, I'll be trading Joust

[jdangerc]

I don't get it. I got codes for Frogger and Joust. But at the bottom it says repeat steps 3 and 4 to redeem the rest of your codes. What does that mean??? Can anyone explain???

[Rig]

Frogger, Joust, and Robotron for me...though I used the four game code.

*shrugs*

I already have Frogger. Anybody got a different game code they want to trade for it?