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Microsoft Store customers are getting email invites to buy xBox X (limited quantities) $499 - Bundle Required $565

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Just got an email from Microsoft inviting me to buy the XBox X available in limited quantities on Microsoft Online Store.

You have to bundle a game and a controller and it all came out to $720.
I was able to buy one for the delivery date of 12/22

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/consol...x-series-x

Check for any emails from Microsoft Store (possibly the junk/spam folder if you have been deleting them)

==Addendum==
- How do you get the above email in the first place?
No definitive answer. I believe I got the email because I made a purchase in the past from the Microsoft Store (and somehow opted in to receving their promotional emails).
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Just got an email from Microsoft inviting me to buy the XBox X available in limited quantities on Microsoft Online Store.

You have to bundle a game and a controller and it all came out to $720.
I was able to buy one for the delivery date of 12/22

https://www.xbox.com/en-US/consol...x-series-x

Check for any emails from Microsoft Store (possibly the junk/spam folder if you have been deleting them)

==Addendum==
- How do you get the above email in the first place?
No definitive answer. I believe I got the email because I made a purchase in the past from the Microsoft Store (and somehow opted in to receving their promotional emails).

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Original Poster
Nov 25, 2021
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timelee
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Quote from shark974 :
Why does OP say 720? Mine offer was 500 console, choice of controllers which I picked the 59.99 red one, and choice of games which I picked the cheapest which was GTA V premium edition for 29.99. Total was 589.99. I didnt go through with the purchase since I already have a Series X, was just testing it out.

I was thinking of trying to figure out a way to flip this, but decided the add ons make the profit margin too low and/or too much hassle. The game is tied to your account as well so cant be resold.
I think I also bought the support package and a more expensive game to bundle. plus taxes (almost 10%).
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Quote from DannyKABOOM :
I got the email but the link didn't work.has anyone had this issue and tried to contact customer service?
Sometimes your email client will break up the link and remove some essential parameters. Try from another email reader or from the computer.
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timelee
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Quote from postmako :
I got the e-mail twice and same issue both times, first time I clicked on the link within 2 mins.
I would recommend trying two other things - I have seen bad link issues in other places due to email clients breaking up links or missing params:
- try another email client on a different platform (maybe even a web client on a desktop)
- instead of clicking on the link, try copying the url behind the link and paste it in a browser.
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ufjason
Nov 25, 2021
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Looked in my email and found they sent it on the 19th! Had a friend that's willing to pay retail so ordered it for him. My question is does the game add to my MS account or do they email me the redemption code?
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Quote from duckeggs :
scam. probably fishing links
I suspected that too, so did a quick check on email domain, mx records etc. The link was legit and also got a confirmation from Microsoft Store email. Really tough (though not impossible) to spoof microsoft.com domain email.
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Quote from shark974 :
Why does OP say 720? Mine offer was 500 console, choice of controllers which I picked the 59.99 red one, and choice of games which I picked the cheapest which was GTA V premium edition for 29.99. Total was 589.99. I didnt go through with the purchase since I already have a Series X, was just testing it out.

I was thinking of trying to figure out a way to flip this, but decided the add ons make the profit margin too low and/or too much hassle. The game is tied to your account as well so cant be resold.
Sorry, I got the expensive controller, game and a service package - that plus tax got it to ~$720.

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timelee
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I just tried the link again and I can still build a bundle and buy it (although console ship date is now 12/27). The lowest bundle I could build was $565 before taxes ($622.59 after tax).

The deal is still on, if you are ok with getting it post Christmas.
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mavrich
Nov 25, 2021
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I got the email but says it sOOS?
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asuchemist
Nov 25, 2021
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Quote from deeznutz206 :
So MSRP but due to low stock this is a good deal?
Have one already. Paid less through Target.

Good deal if you need one.
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Prologik
Nov 25, 2021
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Quote from Zar16 :
This is the trash nobody wants right? In search of a real system anybody know where to find a PS5?
Wow, you went to 9 different xbox threads to bitch about xbox being trash. LMAO I hope you find a PS5 soon, so everyone won't have to read your whiny 'I need validation' drivel. Ha ha
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Nov 25, 2021
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Quote from ima49311 :
What am I missing? I click the link and it asks me to choose a retailer. I don't see any way to order from Microsoft itself. How is everyone ordering still? What am I doing wrong?
You need to get an email from Microsoft itself not the link here in Slickdeals
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ima49311
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Quote from Answeller :
You need to get an email from Microsoft itself not the link here in Slickdeals
Lame. Thanks for the response tho. Can the link be shared? Or is that what was already posted?
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Quote from ima49311 :
Lame. Thanks for the response tho. Can the link be shared? Or is that what was already posted?
The link is specific to a user with their email address embedded in it (and I am sure the other codes in it is also linked to it). So, unfortunately, there isn't a generic link that can be shared publicly. Perhaps to prevent bots from getting into it.

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I signed up ~6 months ago (went it and checked my settings, they were all the same as in the article)...no email, zip, zero. I've been trying for a year to get one.

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