This really isn't that complicated, you want to stack your combined service (Gold/Xbox Game Pass) up to a TOTAL of 35-36 months BEFORE UPGRADING. There's plenty of information in this thread, READ IT before you upgrade if you're confused!
There's also a big FAQ here: https://support.xbox.co
Q: When does this promotion end?
A: Unknown, speculative end date is the 17th but not confirmed. Also not confirmed if the current 1:1 conversion ratio will be normal going forward or if it will change. Reddit is suggesting it's running until June 30th: https://www.reddit.com/r/xboxone/...30th_2019/
This isn't a glitch, from the FAQ:
"As an Insider benefit, when you join Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to give feedback, we will apply any prepaid time you have on Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass or both toward Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, up to a maximum of 36-months.
For example, if you have 3-months of Xbox Live Gold and 3-months of Xbox Game Pass already in your account and join Ultimate as an Insider, you will be charged $1 for your first month. For subsequent months, we will apply 6 months toward your Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (up to a maximum of 36-months).
You can cancel your Ultimate membership at any time, and you will continue to have access to your Ultimate benefits until your prepaid time ends, at which point you will not be charged again. The upgrade of any prepaid time cannot be reverted back to Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass."
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For those wanting to buy additional months of Xbox Live Gold or Game Pass, as an alternative to buying a 12 month card at a retailer, check your Microsoft Rewards.
https://account.microso
You can buy both individual months and a 12 months of both Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass for Points. I bought 12 months of Xbox Live Gold for just under 30,000 points.
If you have the points, you can add a few additional months or a 12 month pass to combine with this deal. I used my rewards for an additional 12 months of live. Combining that with my existing months of Game Pass and Gold, I bought the $1 Ultimate Pass and now it will last until June 2022.
For those wanting to play Xbox Game Pass for PC, download the Xbox Game Pass for PC (beta) for Windows 10 app here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-g...s/pc-games
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If anyone needs help with their maths, this website makes it easier: https://www.timeanddate
UPDATE FROM THE XBOX E3 STREAM
Game Pass Ultimate also includes Game Pass PC. So 100 games are available on PC also using the Xbox Beta app from the Windows Store.
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Try to find some cheap XBOX Live subs to maximize the deal BEFORE YOU BUY IT. Ultimate combines the amount of months you have left on Live + Game Pass.
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If you just need a few months, you can possibly buy them through microsoft reward points to max the 36 months.
I had 8 months of xbox live expiring at Feb 2020. And 20 months of Ultimate expiring in Feb 2021. That totaled 28 months. So with the extra 12 months from MS Rewards, I added another 12 to live. I know I technically, "wasted" 4 months, but added another 8 to max my subscription. at $15 a month I thought it was worth it for the extra 8.
I now have Ultimate through June 2022.
Can you go back to plain simple Gold after this?
Recurring billing off, expires on 6/8/2022
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The way I understand it - if you have anything remaining currently, then you can't stack more than two 12 month codes, cause then you'll go over 3 years. However, if you are currently not a live subscriber, then you can stack 3 years. Am I mistaken?
EDIT: Never mind, it finally started working!
Can you go back to plain simple Gold after this?
Can you go back to plain simple Gold after this?
Was taking too much time. Then contacted their help. Chat rep said that they are out of stock. I submitted a ticket to cancel the order. Let's see.
I guess I'll get the costco deal while this plays out.
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Got a reply saying:
Jane 11:01:44
czu here is midnight now
Jane 11:01:55
we will refund you 10 hours later
Told them I'll check back in 10 hours...ugh
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Their site shows the refund went through and the transaction has completed processing. Hasn't shown on PP, but I'll give it some time.
EDIT: Nevermind - it took 15-20 min but the orders came through. Cost me $49.xx for each. Wish I hadn't gone through the hassle of ordering through scdkey.com first. Their order never came through, and had to ask for a refund. Should have gone with cdkeys.com first.
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