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Guest, it's time once again for the massively important and exciting FoH Asshat Tournament!
Go here and give us your nominations!Who's been the biggest Asshat in the last year? Give us your worst ones!
spronk
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works perfectly fine for physical too, it basically installs the digital version of the game but just makes sure the disc is inserted while you play. Its a really good idea to grab the digital version though when it goes on sale, no reason not to since discs eventually fail.
Koushirou
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Mostly needed the physical because LEGO Lord of the Rings I guess can’t be sold anymore due to licensing shit.
popsicledeath
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Smart of them, but a bit late. Are Series X still hard to get? Because this almost looks desperate to do it now.
With their entire gaming existence built around Game Pass subs I was confused why the big brains at MS didn't come up with a way to offer them directly to subscribers and get them into hands of their actual customers at launch.
But what do I know. I'm also confused at the existence of their constant Girls Who Code campaigns and Bill Gleefully talking about getting to inject kids with vaccines.
With their entire gaming existence built around Game Pass subs I was confused why the big brains at MS didn't come up with a way to offer them directly to subscribers and get them into hands of their actual customers at launch.
But what do I know. I'm also confused at the existence of their constant Girls Who Code campaigns and Bill Gleefully talking about getting to inject kids with vaccines.
CaughtCross
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They were always hard to get. Demand spiked a lot with Halo coming out now.
Kalaar kururuc
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Finally decided to buy one for myself, signed up to a discord stock checker and got one within about 2 weeks (collected it today). Still a lack of stock everywhere in UK, probably worse due to new halo and Christmas coming up.
Vorph
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Looking like $25 is as good as it's going to get this year for Ultimate codes. Gamestop is now selling for the same price as Target, Amazon and Walmart are $38, Best Buy is $45 so no discount at all unless they're saving some stuff for actual Black Friday.
Anyone know if GS lets you spend gift cards and reward certs towards stuff like Game Pass Ult? I have tons of points and supermarket I shop at runs a promo for $10 off $50 gift cards every Thanksgiving/Xmas season.
Anyone know if GS lets you spend gift cards and reward certs towards stuff like Game Pass Ult? I have tons of points and supermarket I shop at runs a promo for $10 off $50 gift cards every Thanksgiving/Xmas season.
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popsicledeath
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Misread an acronym. Too many G's but whatev.
As far as I know you can buy Game Pass with whatever funds you have in you MS balance. Only way it differentiates funds is MD Rewards redemption funds have a 90 day expiration.
If using MS Reward points it's a better ratio to purchase Game Pass directly with reward points, I believe.
I was gonna shop for more ultimate codes, but I maxed out at 3 years gold before converting to ultimate and have been getting a free month code every three months for their Ambassador program, so still have 2 years and 3 months left and haven't been many good deals.
Codes are only getting more expensive, though, so might be worth stocking up if there is a good deal (though will prob just redeem time through reward points if my sub gets short).
MS Gift cards are where the good value is, so I try to find those deals. Bought $300 worth a few years ago with 25% off that made me feel good buying games 75% off with those funds.
As far as I know you can buy Game Pass with whatever funds you have in you MS balance. Only way it differentiates funds is MD Rewards redemption funds have a 90 day expiration.
If using MS Reward points it's a better ratio to purchase Game Pass directly with reward points, I believe.
I was gonna shop for more ultimate codes, but I maxed out at 3 years gold before converting to ultimate and have been getting a free month code every three months for their Ambassador program, so still have 2 years and 3 months left and haven't been many good deals.
Codes are only getting more expensive, though, so might be worth stocking up if there is a good deal (though will prob just redeem time through reward points if my sub gets short).
MS Gift cards are where the good value is, so I try to find those deals. Bought $300 worth a few years ago with 25% off that made me feel good buying games 75% off with those funds.
spronk
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can buy a series s bundle straight from microsoft, good for forza and halo and kids
Xbox Series S – Fortnite & Rocket League Bundle
Get the Xbox Series S – Fortnite & Rocket League Bundle. Go all-digital and enjoy add-on content like the Midnight Drive Pack and so much more.
www.microsoft.com
Vorph
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Series S seems to be in stock far more often than not at Best Buy these days. Can confirm it's great for Forza too, other than the obvious difference between a 1080p monitor and a 4K TV it's practically identical to the Series X version.
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spronk
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20th ann controller is $49 at walmart store pickup
forza 5 controller too but OOS most places
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller - 20th Anniversary Special Edition - gamepad - wireless - Bluetooth - green, black - for PC, Microsoft Xbox One, Android, Microsoft Xbox Series S, Microsoft Xbox Series X, iOS - Walmart.com
Buy Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller - 20th Anniversary Special Edition - gamepad - wireless - Bluetooth - green, black - for PC, Microsoft Xbox One, Android, Microsoft Xbox Series S, Microsoft Xbox Series X, iOS at Walmart.com
www.walmart.com
forza 5 controller too but OOS most places
Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller - Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition - Walmart.com
Buy Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller - Forza Horizon 5 Limited Edition at Walmart.com
www.walmart.com
popsicledeath
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That Forza Horizon design looks like the time I sneezed with a bloody nose. People raving about it though, so to each their own I guess.
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