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Xbox Rewards:

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Please read the Xbox Rewards FAQ

All "rewards" are for rewards members. If you aren't a member, join before you try and take advantage of these "rewards."


Ongoing Rewards:

  • Complete a monthly survey - 20 Microsoft Points
  • Renew 1 month Gold membership - 10 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Renew 3 month Gold membership - 30 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Activate or renew Gold for the first time ever - 100 Microsoft Points
  • Renew 12 month Gold membership - 200 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Make your first marketplace purchase ever - 100 Microsoft Points
  • Activate Netflix for the first time ever - 100 Microsoft Points - MUST BE LIVE GOLD MEMBER
  • Refer-a-Friend and get 100 points for every friend who upgrades to Gold - 400 points for the referred, 100 for the referrer (referral link)

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Punchcards:
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[CUSTOMSPOILER="General Info"]
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Q. What is MyPunchcard?
A. MyPunchcard is a part of the Xbox LIVE Rewards program open to all members. Through MyPunchcard, Xbox LIVE Rewards members can get rewarded for performing a specific set of actions outlined in the Punchcard for each offer. Once all punches are earned on a specific Punchcard, get rewarded!

Q. Who is eligible for MyPunchcard?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members are eligible to participate in MyPunchcard. To start earning punches for completing specific actions, join Xbox LIVE Rewards now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com.

Q. How does MyPunchcard work?
A. Each Punchcard has a set amount of punches required in order to complete it. Once a specific action is completed and a punch is earned, it can take up to 96 hours for it to appear on the MyPunchcard page. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive a Reward once all punches have been earned and the entire Punchcard is complete. There is a limit of one Reward per one completed Punchcard, unless otherwise noted.

Q. Where can I find the available Punchcards?
A. To check out the available Punchcards, log into the Xbox LIVE Rewards site and visit the MyPunchcard page. The amount of available Punchcards each month will vary.

Q. Do Punchcards expire?
A. Yes. Once a Punchcard expires, no further punches will be provided for actions completed after that date. Expiration dates for each Punchcard vary and are listed on the MyPunchcard page found here.

Q. I completed a Punchcard! How do I claim my Reward?
A. If the Reward is Microsoft Points, they will appear under Pending on your MyRewards page by the 15th of the following month. If the Reward is anything other than Microsoft Points, an email will be sent to your contact email listed here with instructions to redeem your Reward. The Rewards for completion of a Punchcard will vary with each Punchcard offer. Rewards will not be provided during the Punchcard offer period.
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April's PlaytoEarn Punchcard
Check your status - May take 3-5 days to update
XBLA DLC purchases do not count toward the April Punchcard - source

Cornelius's list of sources for last-minute XBLA purchase ideas:
  • The Wikipedia page for XBLA releases, sorted by MSP.
  • Xbox.com's sorted list of best-selling XBLA titles.
  • Major Nelson's most-recent list of top 20 XBLA games purchased.
  • The Twisted Pixel bundle ... seriously, it's 3600 MSP worth of games for 800 MSP!
  • The DOTW for April 30th, listed on our OP, as well as Major Nelson's blog, which will go live around 4/30 @ 2am PDT, and be valid for 14-15 hours up through the promo's deadline between 4pm-5pm'ish PDT (depending how they've configured the reporting servers to account for GMT).
    Note I was going to also suggest the "Angry Birds Trilogy" sale starting 4/30, but since it's a GoD title, it doesn't count. :cry:
  • Games your friends have picked up. Use the "Compare Games" feature on their profile, which will list their games in order of most-recently played by default.
  • Atari-published games, which you should assume will get de-published as soon as its game licenses/IP are sold off in bankruptcy court.
  • Games NOT found on compilation discs, because you can often find them "cheap" on eBay or used-game retailers. See this XBLA thread post (under "XBLA Discs") for more info & lists.
  • And finally, TylerH1701's list of XBLA games yet to go on sale
Hope this helps anyone's last-minute purchase dilemma. ;)


[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
Q. What are the April Punchcards?
A. During the month of April, we are offering three Arcade Punchcards. That’s three different Rewards you can earn!

  • Eat. Sleep. Game.: Earn a punch per 5 HOURS of playing Arcade games.
  • Collect Games, Get Gold: Earn a punch for purchasing any Arcade game from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
  • Spend More, Get More: Earn a punch for spending 800 Microsoft Points on any Arcade game from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Q. How can I earn a Reward for PLAYING Arcade Games?
A. During the month of April, earn a punch per 5 hours of playing arcade games. Play a total of 20 hours of Arcade games under the Xbox LIVE account tied to your Rewards account and earn an exclusive Arcade Avatar item. The Avatar item will be fulfilled via email to all eligible members on or before May 30, 2013.

Q. How can I earn a Reward for PURCHASING Arcade Games?
A. During the month of April, earn a punch for purchasing an Arcade game from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. The Arcade game must be equal to or greater than 400 Microsoft Points to qualify for a punch. Purchase a total of four Arcade games under the Xbox LIVE account tied to your Rewards account and earn a token for a 1-month Xbox LIVE Gold membership. The Xbox LIVE Gold memberships will be fulfilled via email to all eligible members on or before May 30, 2013.

Q. How can I earn a Reward for SPENDING 800 Microsoft Points on Arcade Games?
A. During the month of April, earn a punch for spending 800 Microsoft Points on Arcade game(s) from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Spend a total of 3,200 Microsoft Points on Arcade games under the Xbox LIVE account tied to your Rewards account and earn 800 Microsoft Points back. If you qualify for this Punchcard, the Microsoft Points will be added directly to your Xbox LIVE account on or before May 30, 2013.

Q. What happens if I complete all three Punchcards?
A. As a special bonus, all Xbox LIVE Rewards members who complete all three April Punchcards will be included in an upcoming VIP Exclusive!
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Limited Time Rewards:
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Tomb Raider Offers

Uncover Zac Levi Offer
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Q. What is the Tomb Raider - Uncover Zac Levi Offer?
A. Between March 19 and April 20, 2013, be one of the first 4,500 Xbox LIVE Rewards member to purchase the Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace to receive a token for Zac Levi, an exclusive multiplayer Tomb Raider character (ARV: 160 Microsoft Points). Purchase(s) must take place between March 19, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending April 20, 2013 23:59 UTC.

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older and are in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and Singapore are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Registration must take place during the offer period to participate in the offer. The first 4,500 Xbox LIVE Rewards members to purchase the eligible content for the offer will qualify for the reward.

Q. When will I receive my Reward token?
A. If you are one of the first 4,500 Xbox LIVE Rewards members to purchase the Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to download the exclusive Zac Levi character by April 30, 2013. The email will be sent to the contact email you have listed on the Microsoft Billing site.
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Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes
Secret codes :

  • 3/28 - 4/20 - explorer
    • Embedded in an image on the Rewards home page
    • 235x100_2_1.jpg
  • 4/5 - 4/7 - artifact
    • Embedded in an image on the Xbox Facebook page
    • Official schedule says it should have been posted 4/1, but was posted 4 days late
  • 4/10 - 4/14 - navigate
    • Embedded in an image in the XBL Rewards March statement e-mail
    • banner_cta_2.jpg
    • Official schedule says it should have been revealed on 4/8
  • 4/15 - 4/20 - shipwreck
[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
Q. What is the Tomb Raider - Scavenger Hunt Sweepstakes?
A. Between March 28 and April 20, 2013, register for the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt, play Tomb Raider, purchase the Caves and Cliffs Multiplayer Map Pack and find secret codes for a chance to win amazing Tomb Raider prizes!

Q. Who is eligible to participate in the sweepstakes?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 18 years or older and are in the United States are eligible for the sweepstakes. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Enrollment in Xbox LIVE Rewards, registration into the sweepstakes, purchase, play, and submission of secret code(s) must take place during the sweepstakes period.

Q. How do I enter the sweepstakes?
A. First, register by visiting the sweepstakes landing page here: http://rewards.xbox.com/tomb-raider. If you are not already an Xbox LIVE Rewards member, you will be prompted to sign up. Once you are signed up, you will then be redirected to the Tomb Raider Scavenger Hunt registration page. Complete the registration form to register for the sweepstakes and earn one sweepstakes entry.

Q. How can I earn sweepstakes entries for playing Tomb Raider?
A. If you have never played Tomb Raider prior to the sweepstakes period, you can play it for the first time to earn five sweepstakes entries. You can earn additional entries for playing five hours (2 entries), ten hours (3 entries), and twenty hours (5 entries) of Tomb Raider. Play hours must occur during the sweepstakes period. Please make sure that you are signed into the Xbox LIVE account tied to Xbox LIVE Rewards for your play hours to count.

  • Register for the sweepstakes = 1 entry
  • Purchase the Caves and Caverns Map Pack = 5 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for the first time = 5 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for 5 hours = 2 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for 10 hours = 3 entries
  • Play Tomb Raider for 20 hours = 5 entries
  • Find the secret codes = 1 entry per secret code found, total of 4 entries
Registration into the sweepstakes, purchase of Caves and Caverns Map Pack, Tomb Raider game play, and submission of secret code(s) must take place between March 28, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending April 20, 2013 23:59 UTC. Purchase of Caves and Caverns Map Pack must be from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Please reference the Sweepstakes Official Rules for more details.

Q. In order to earn an entry for playing Tomb Raider for the first time, does this have to be my first time ever?
A. Yes, in order to earn the 5 sweepstakes entries for the first time play, it needs to be your first time playing Tomb Raider ever. If you've played Tomb Raider prior to the sweepstakes, you will not be able to qualify for that action. However, you can still earn entries for playing for 5, 10 or 20 hours. Please reference the Sweepstakes Official Rules for more details.

Q. What are the secret codes, and where can I find them?
A. A secret code will be released once per week during the sweepstakes period across various Xbox channels. Once you find a secret code, head over to the Code Entry page to submit it for a sweepstakes entry. One (1) sweepstakes entry is earned per correct code submitted. There will be a total of four (4) secret codes.

Q. How many sweepstakes entries can I get?
A. Xbox LIVE Rewards members who register for the sweepstakes can earn a maximum amount of twenty-five (25) sweepstakes entries via any method.

Q. What are the sweepstakes prizes?
A. The following awesome Tomb Raider prizes are being given away:

Number of Winner(s) & Prizes:

  • (1) Life-sized Lara Croft statue (ARV: $7250)
  • (2) Limited Edition Tomb Raider Xbox 360 consoles signed by members of the Tomb Raider development team (ARV: $1500)
  • (50) Limited Edition Tomb Raider Xbox 360 controllers (ARV $60)
  • (10) Tomb Raider Sweatshirts (ARV $60)
  • (200) Tomb Raider T-shirts (ARV $20)
  • (200) Tomb Raider Lithographs (ARV $20)
Q. When will the winners of the sweepstakes be selected?
A. The sweepstakes drawing will take place after the sweepstakes period on or around April 20, 2013. The Sweepstakes winners will be contacted by May 7, 2013 via email. The email address we have on record for you is the contact email you have listed on the Microsoft Billing site.
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March 2013

Black Ops II Revolution Rewards Offer
[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']

Q. What is the Black Ops II Revolution Rewards Offer?
A. Between February 26, 2013 and March 31, 2013, purchase the Revolution Map Pack and receive 100 Points back OR purchase the Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Season Pass and receive 400 Points back. The offer is capped at 10,000,000 Microsoft Points and awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com.

Q. What Xbox LIVE Marketplace content is eligible for the offer?
A. The Revolution Map Pack and Call of Duty®: Black Ops II Season Pass are eligible for the offer. You must be connected to Xbox LIVE with the Gamertag associated with your Xbox LIVE Rewards account when you purchase the content in order for your purchase to be eligible. Purchase must take place between February 26, 2013 00:01 UTC and March 31, 2013 23:59 UTC.

Q. How many Points am I eligible to earn for this offer?
A. There are 10,000,000 Microsoft Points to give away for this offer. The Points will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are eligible to earn a maximum of 400 Microsoft Points for the offer.

Q. When will I receive my Microsoft Points for this offer?
A. Your eligible purchases will be calculated in the beginning of April. If you qualify, your Rewards Points will then be deposited into your Xbox LIVE account by April 30, 2013. During the Offer Period, your Points will not show up under Pending.
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Hitman Absolution Rewards Offer
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Q. What is the Hitman: Absolution Offer?
A. Between March 8, 2013 and March 31, 2013, purchase HitmanTM: Absolution from Games on Demand and receive a code redeemable for HitmanTM: Sniper Challenge (ARV: $19.99). Purchase must take place between March 8, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending March 31, 2013 23:59 UTC.

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Purchase must take place during the offer period under the Gamertag tied to the Xbox LIVE Rewards program.

Q. When will I receive my exclusive Hitman Reward code?
A. If you are eligible for the Hitman: Absolution Offer, an email containing your Reward code will arrive by April 20, 2013. The email will be sent to your contact email listed on the Microsoft Billing site.

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February 2013 - Fun Flicks, Family Kicks Offer

* see note below the official rules

[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']

Q. What is the Fun Flicks, Family Kicks Offer?
A. During the month of February, get 200 Microsoft Points when you complete one of the following three actions on Xbox Video:

  • Buy 1 SD or HD TV Season Pass
  • Buy or rent 5 HD Movies
  • Buy or rent 7 HD TV Shows

Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members in the 50 United States (and the District of Columbia), the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Japan, Italy, and Spain who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Registration and purchase must take place during the offer period in order to qualify.

Q. What movies or TV Shows qualify for the offer?
A. All movies and TV Shows featured on Xbox Video qualify for the offer. Rental and/or purchases must take place between February 1, 2013 00:01 UTC and ending February 28, 23:59 UTC.

Q. When will I receive my Microsoft Points for this offer?
A. Your eligible Xbox Video purchases and/or rentals will be calculated at the end of February. The 200 Microsoft Points for this offer will then be deposited by March 30, 2013. During the Offer Period, your Points will not show up under Pending.
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* Note - It is unknown at this time whether free shows on the marketplace will qualify for this month's offer. CodeTrader has a thread tracking free shows just in case they do count, pasted below for simplicity.

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[CUSTOMSPOILER="January 2013"]
Lose Pounds, Gain Points
... aka "New Year, New You"

Earn up to 200 Microsoft Points this January! Get 100 Points when you play featured Kinect fitness games, like Nike+ Kinect Training, for 20 hours or more. Plus, we'll give you another 100 Points if you spend 800 Points or more on eligible Fitness Game Add-ons. That makes 200 Points total – and a fitter, stronger you!

Eligible Game Titles:
  • Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012
  • Zumba Fitness
  • Your Shape Fitness Evolved
  • Zumba Fitness: Rush
  • Zumba Fitness: Core
  • Jillian Michaels Fitness Adventure
  • UFC Personal Trainer
  • EA Sports Active 2
  • My Self Defense Coach
  • Harley Pasternak's Hollywood Workout
  • Nickelodeon Dance
  • Michael Phelps: Push the Limit
  • miCoach
  • Kinect Sports
  • Kinect Sports: Season Two
  • Nike+Kinect Training
  • Rapala for Kinect
  • Dance Central 1
  • Dance Central 2
  • Dance Central 3
  • The Biggest Loser: Ultimate Workout
Have questions? Visit our FAQs for more information about this month's featured offer.

[quote name='"Xbox Rewards FAQ"']
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New Year, New You Offer

Q. What is the New Year, New You offer?
A. Get active and earn up to 200 Microsoft Points during the month of January! From January 1 through January 31, 2013:
  • Get 100 Microsoft Points when you spend 800 Microsoft Points or more on Fitness Game Add-Ons!
    AND/OR
  • Play 20 hours or more of featured Kinect Fitness titles and get 100 Microsoft Points!
Q. Who is eligible for the offer?
A. All Xbox LIVE Rewards members who are 13 years or older are eligible for the offer. Xbox LIVE Rewards members are only eligible to receive this Reward once during the offer period. Join now for free if you haven’t already: http://rewards.xbox.com. Registration, purchase and play must take place during the offer period in order to qualify.

Q. What Fitness Game Add-Ons qualify for the offer?
A. All Game Add-ons for the titles found here qualify for this offer. Purchases must take place between January 1, 2012 00:01 UTC and ending January 31, 2012 23:59 UTC.

Q. What Kinect Fitness titles qualify for the offer?
A. Eligible Kinect Fitness titles that qualify for this offer can be found here. You must be connected to Xbox LIVE with the Gamertag associated with your Xbox LIVE Rewards account in order for your gameplay hours to be eligible. Gameplay must take place between January 1, 2012 00:01 UTC and January 31, 2012 23:59 UTC.

Q. When will I receive my Microsoft Points for this offer?
A. Your eligible Xbox LIVE Marketplace purchases and eligible Kinect usage will be calculated at the end of January. The Microsoft Points will then be deposited before February 27, 2013. During the Offer Period, your Points will not show up under Pending.[/quote]
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Have questions? Visit our FAQs for more information about this month's featured offer:
http://rewards.xbox.com/faq/#fmi
(duplicated above in the "Xbox Rewards FAQ" quote)

For individual account questions check out the Xbox LIVE Rewards forums page:
http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_rewards_support/f/29.aspx

For general Xbox LIVE Rewards questions or feedback, and to stay in the know about all the latest Xbox LIVE Rewards happenings, follow the Xbox LIVE Rewards Squad on Twitter @XboxLIVErewards:
https://twitter.com/#!/XboxLIVErewards

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FAQ:
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Q: So what is this and how much does it cost?
A: Xbox Rewards is a free loyalty program run by ePrize for the Microsoft Corporation. They offer free and Gold Xbox Live members "rewards" for completing survey, making qualified purchases, or other actions during a specified period.

Q: Where do I start?
A: You should start by reviewing the official FAQ. Once you are done there, and you have decided to join, you are ready to start earning rewards.

Q: I never got my reward for my first purchase after joining the rewards program?
A: According to the official FAQ. You will only earn that reward for your first purchase from the marketplace ever. If you made a purchase before joining the program, you are out of luck.

Q: I never got my reward for activating Netflix after joining the rewards program?
A: According to the official FAQ and some discussion with @XboxSupport You will only earn that reward for the first time you ever activate Netflix on your specific gamertag. If you did that before joining the program, you are out of luck. If you are still good, you have to have had Netflix activated for 1 month and have watched 2+ hours of streaming content during that time period.

Q: When will this end?
A: According to the official T&C, the program is scheduled to end at 3:59 p.m. GMT on June 30, 2012. It is possible that the program will be renewed or go after that, but there hasn't been more info on that yet.

Q: Will my Xbox LIVE Rewards Points expire?
A: Rewards Points do expire, so be sure to use them by June 30, 2012.

Q: How do I use my expiring Microsoft Points first?
A: Promotional points with expiration dates are automatically redeemed first before purchased points. [source]
 
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[quote name='Dark Rider']Did anyone ever get their 140MSP back for adding 2800?[/QUOTE]

I posted in the Xbox Support forum & Miss Henanigans replied "The Rewards team is working on this one for you."

That was on Nov. 15th.
 
I just popped in to see if anything was going on on my rewards page and it says I've earned 120 points less than I have. I was 1990 last time I logged in and now I have earned 1870. Anyone else have this happen? I'm guessing the earliest rewards are dropping off the page since we are approaching the first full year.
 
[quote name='Dark Rider']Thanks!
Just posted there. Hopefully I will get results.[/QUOTE]

Well after waiting for weeks I never had my points added. She promised they would post by the weekend, but never did. I posted again and am hoping for results this time.
 
[quote name='Dark Rider']Well after waiting for weeks I never had my points added. She promised they would post by the weekend, but never did. I posted again and am hoping for results this time.[/QUOTE]

Ditto, just bumped my post. Truth be told I don't think we'll ever see this resolved. We've been promised what 4 or 5 times now that it would be fixed by a certain date only to have that date come and go by. I'm not going to throw a fit like some people on those forums over it, it's only 140msp. Though those of us though who were patient the whole time it's still disappointing. It's the last time I try and do a offer through the rewards site, because it seems they have one problem or another every month.

What I think happened though is they forgot to add the 2012 date after October :lol:
 
[quote name='Sway']New survey and promo is up.

:(

Oh, and I'm also still not showing the promo points for adding 2800 from Oct.

Double :([/QUOTE]

God damn, I knew I was missing points. Thanks for reminding me about the promo. Me and my father haven't gotten our referral points for Gold, and he hasn't gotten his renewal points. Also, unless you can think of 3 movies I can rent for 80 MSP each, not interested.
 
[quote name='Sway']New survey and promo is up.

:(

Oh, and I'm also still not showing the promo points for adding 2800 from Oct.

Double :([/QUOTE]

GAH! Another horrible month! Who buys anything off the zune marketplace? Almost as bad as last month's promo.
 
[quote name='tlwizard']If I didn't get my double points for November's renew 1 month gold, do I contact [email protected] or is there a better way to contact them?[/QUOTE]
They had a forum set up to post if you didn't get your points back in october try their xbox forum
 
...so regarding the october points no one is getting back. Alot of reasons given i've seen is due to use of promotional points. Was there anything, anywhere that stated this?
 
[quote name='GUNNM']They had a forum set up to post if you didn't get your points back in october try their xbox forum[/QUOTE]Thanks.
 
[quote name='solidus_00']Ditto, just bumped my post. Truth be told I don't think we'll ever see this resolved. We've been promised what 4 or 5 times now that it would be fixed by a certain date only to have that date come and go by. I'm not going to throw a fit like some people on those forums over it, it's only 140msp. Though those of us though who were patient the whole time it's still disappointing. It's the last time I try and do a offer through the rewards site, because it seems they have one problem or another every month.

What I think happened though is they forgot to add the 2012 date after October :lol:[/QUOTE]

Another update. She replied to my post saying she would look into. Days later no PMs or responses. I don't really expect anything anymore.
 
They just keep promising and promising to get it fixed, the date comes and goes and nope...and now it's January at the earliest that they'll be given to us. I really don't see why it's such a problem for them to fix.

So HAS anyone gotten any points? I redeemed 2 1600 point cards bought at retail, so I know the issue (at least in my case) doesn't have to do with promotional points.
 
[quote name='EarthBoundX5']...so regarding the october points no one is getting back. Alot of reasons given i've seen is due to use of promotional points. Was there anything, anywhere that stated this?[/QUOTE]

Not that I saw, but I assumed that was the case. I redeemed 2x 1600 retail cards in addition to promotional points and still nothing.
 
Back in September, I activated Netflix for the first time through rewards.xbox.com & I never got my bonus points :[
I also renewed my XBL account (silver at the time) with a 12-month card in October, still no points >:[
 
I would like to chime in that I redeemed a 4000 point card and got my reward points back in my November statement, so it might be working for some people.
 
[quote name='popular penguin']Back in September, I activated Netflix for the first time through rewards.xbox.com & I never got my bonus points :[
I also renewed my XBL account (silver at the time) with a 12-month card in October, still no points >:[[/QUOTE]
Silver members do not get any credit for activating Netflix on their consoles.

Silver members must purchase/renew their gold subscription via MS to receive any credit. Only gold members get credit for subscription renewals using prepaid cards.
 
[quote name='EarthBoundX5']...so regarding the october points no one is getting back. Alot of reasons given i've seen is due to use of promotional points. Was there anything, anywhere that stated this?[/QUOTE]

Nope, which is why I think it's BS. When they had the add up there was nothing about promotional points what so ever, it just said redeem 2800 and get 140 back, plain and simple.

[quote name='Dark Rider']Another update. She replied to my post saying she would look into. Days later no PMs or responses. I don't really expect anything anymore.[/QUOTE]

Well from just looking at the forums. The speel now it that there manually inputting the points into everyone accounts, which I'll believe it when I see it when someone reports it.

[quote name='Skydude']They just keep promising and promising to get it fixed, the date comes and goes and nope...and now it's January at the earliest that they'll be given to us. I really don't see why it's such a problem for them to fix.[/QUOTE]

Yeah, funny how when they screw something up and we get points they're able to "fix" it within a couple of hours. But when we don't get points that were promised and earned it takes them a month or more to "fix" it.:drool:
 
[quote name='spree4567']I finally have 140 points pending on my account![/QUOTE]

I assume you're talking about the Oct promo cause I also have it showing up as pending now.
 
Sweet, October promo is in my account as well. Complaining about this was on my to-do list after my birthday on the 8th, so this saves me some time. Still have to go to them about the lack of Refer-A-Friend credit and my dad's lack of First Renewal bonus, but I guess they're getting there.
 
[quote name='spree4567']I finally have 140 points pending on my account![/QUOTE]

Just showed up pending in my account today! Now I can obsess over something else for awhile. ;)
 
Yeah same here, it's been a while since i last logged in at the rewards page but when i entered today i finally have those october points pending. With that done i might give a chance to this month reward.
 
For those who signed up last year, check your emails

Last December, you were among the first to join Xbox LIVE Rewards. So as a special thank you, we're giving you an "Xbox Loves You" T-Shirt for your Avatar. Simply redeem the enclosed gift token on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace. Male or female, your Avatar will proudly show that you're a veteran Xbox LIVE Rewards member.
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So I just got an Xbox and Live. Signed up for rewards. I did the survey for the 20 points. How long till they appear on the account. It made it seem like it would be instant.
 
I think he means how long does it take for the points to appear pending on your account, but I could be wrong.
 
[quote name='NoDAK']I was hoping we might finally get another marketplace rebate offer.[/QUOTE]

This makes me sad. I just redeemed a 12 month card a few days ago..
 
Entered a 12 month code and did the survey for Jan. Let's hope we don't have to ask about the points/wait for an extended period of time like the Oct points redemption offer.
 
Redeemed my 12 month card yesterday and did my Jan survey as well. Got my pending points for the survey but no notification for pending rewards. Guess I have to hope that it goes through.
 
[quote name='azngtlman']Redeemed my 12 month card yesterday and did my Jan survey as well. Got my pending points for the survey but no notification for pending rewards. Guess I have to hope that it goes through.[/QUOTE]

Same here.

My sub didnt expire until Aug 2012 and now it says Aug 2013. I remember reading once on the Rewards forum about a person with a similiar issue and they told them they had to wait until the end of the first sub for them to get the points.

Under that definition, I'd have to wait until AUG 2012, and my first renewal card to expire and switch to the one I just entered, to get credited the 400 points.

I hope that isnt the case. I usally dont show a leap of faith for these things and only enter my code in when my sub is really about to expire to get points but I took one now because the 400 points were too tempting. I hope my faith is rewarded....
 
[quote name='IronsideGrunt']Same here.

My sub didnt expire until Aug 2012 and now it says Aug 2013. I remember reading once on the Rewards forum about a person with a similiar issue and they told them they had to wait until the end of the first sub for them to get the points.

Under that definition, I'd have to wait until AUG 2012, and my first renewal card to expire and switch to the one I just entered, to get credited the 400 points.

I hope that isnt the case. I usally dont show a leap of faith for these things and only enter my code in when my sub is really about to expire to get points but I took one now because the 400 points were too tempting. I hope my faith is rewarded....[/QUOTE]

Same exact situation for me. Mine is now good through November 2013. We'll see if we get the points.
 
I thought it was common knowledge that these limited time "renew your subscription" offers were only good for the scarce few that have their subscription about to expire that month, no? I thought I read that in one of Reddjoey's other threads, or somewhere at any rate.
 
[quote name='Sanges99']I thought it was common knowledge that these limited time "renew your subscription" offers were only good for the scarce few that have their subscription about to expire that month, no? I thought I read that in one of Reddjoey's other threads, or somewhere at any rate.[/QUOTE]
There's 2 separate offers. On the dashboard, you're likely to see an ad allowing you to renew a 12 month subscription for $39.99 OR redeem a 12 month retail card and get 600 MSP back. This is detected by expiring subscriptions.
In xbox rewards, if you renew a 12 month card, you get 400 MSP back, regardless of when your subscription expires.
 
[quote name='harry hood']There's 2 separate offers. On the dashboard, you're likely to see an ad allowing you to renew a 12 month subscription for $39.99 OR redeem a 12 month retail card and get 600 MSP back. This is detected by expiring subscriptions.
In xbox rewards, if you renew a 12 month card, you get 400 MSP back, regardless of when your subscription expires.[/QUOTE]

I've only gotten credit from XBox Rewards when the card kicked in, not when I applied it to the account. Do you have any proof that they've changed that policy?
 
So the consensus seems to be that when I submit my XBox Live 12 month card before the end of January, it will renew my Live, but I won't get the points until my current subscription expires?

I'd hate to miss out on the extra 200 points just because my expiration date is FEBRUARY 2.
 
[quote name='Raccoon2117']So the consensus seems to be that when I submit my XBox Live 12 month card before the end of January, it will renew my Live, but I won't get the points until my current subscription expires?

I'd hate to miss out on the extra 200 points just because my expiration date is FEBRUARY 2.[/QUOTE]

This is the truth. Mine ended Jan 12, but I renewed via card on Jan 5th. My reward just now showed up the day after my original contract expired. So, yes, you are screwed. This rewards people who's accounts expire in Jan. Kind of stupid if you ask me. It doesn't really encourage more people to renew, it just randomly rewards those that would have had to renew anyway.
 
Good week for those who need to stack their XBL subscriptions. I wanted to take advantage of the double points (400) for renewing XBL during January. Going to pick up a card at Best Buy today.
 
So I just renewed by subscription since my gold account expired last week. Used the promo on the rewards site for 12 months/400 pts back, after picking up a retail card.

When should I see these points, the 15th of next month right?
 
New rewards are up:
Feb survey is worth 40 points instead of the usual 20.
Stay Gold and get 5% back on your February Marketplace purchases!*
*Offer is valid for Xbox LIVE Rewards members who have an active continuous Gold subscription on or before 1 February 2012 which is in effect through February 29, 2012 with no lapse (This excludes trial Gold subscriptions). Eligible members will receive 5% Microsoft Points back on all Marketplace purchases made from February 1, 2012 through February 29, 2012. Marketplace purchases include Avatar items, game add-ons, movie purchases or rentals and Xbox LIVE Arcade games. No points will be given back for Gold subscriptions, Zune Passes and Microsoft Points purchases.
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Guess this is a good time to pick up that DLC that hasn't been or seems likely to never be on sale.
 
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