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Old 31-05-2014, 18:55
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it actually says

"Each participating Xbox 360 game (selected by Xbox) available for free download from Xbox Store only during specified half-month window"

which means that they they will be available to purchase as a free download between those dates,whereas the wording on the XB1 version is completely different,it honestly sounds as if they have to be downloaded to your system during the dates,i did tweet Major Nelson to get some clarification but didn't get a reply,ive also tweeted Acey Bongos to see if i can get a definitive answer
Hmm, i guess if the wording is different it could actually be different. I wish they would just tell us, this waiting game isn't my thing
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Old 31-05-2014, 19:01
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Hmm, i guess if the wording is different it could actually be different. I wish they would just tell us, this waiting game isn't my thing
agreed,it would be nice to know that when i purchase an Xbox One,i will have a ready made selection of games,certainly would make the purchase an easier one
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Old 01-06-2014, 00:10
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i personally think the wording may be right in this case,i will purchase them but i wont be shocked if i cant download them when i do get an Xbox One at some point in the future
What if you know someone, friends or family, that have an x1, let them have your gamertag ( make sure it is a default email and password that you don't use for anything else ), and have them log in and download the games onto a usb hdd for you. I am guessing the games wont be locked to the console.
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Old 01-06-2014, 12:00
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It would be in Microsofts interest to allow 360 subscribers to add Xbox 1 games to their account as it will give greater incentive for those 360 owners to upgrade to Xbox 1 rather than PS4.
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Old 01-06-2014, 12:26
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This months Xbox One GWG title won't be 'free' until the system update is released.

they'll come after the next system update- we'll let you know as soon as they're set.
Jeff Rubenstein said on twitter

Anyone else think we'll have to wait until E3?
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Old 01-06-2014, 15:15
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It would be in Microsofts interest to allow 360 subscribers to add Xbox 1 games to their account as it will give greater incentive for those 360 owners to upgrade to Xbox 1 rather than PS4.
I would assume you already can.

If you don't yet have an Xbox One, but do have a 360, you could still just go to Xbox.com and buy the current free game via there.

Just like how PS+ subscribers can go to the PSN Store and buy the free games from there, even if they don't yet have a PS4.
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Old 01-06-2014, 22:57
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I would assume you already can.

If you don't yet have an Xbox One, but do have a 360, you could still just go to Xbox.com and buy the current free game via there.

Just like how PS+ subscribers can go to the PSN Store and buy the free games from there, even if they don't yet have a PS4.
I don't think that is possible. Any time I go to Xbox.com to just check out the prices of the X1 digital games it sends me to the US store.

MS really have dropped the ball with the integration of the console and their website this time round.
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Old 01-06-2014, 23:01
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I don't think that is possible. Any time I go to Xbox.com to just check out the prices of the X1 digital games it sends me to the US store.

MS really have dropped the ball with the integration of the console and their website this time round.
i tend to agree,i get the feeling that you will only be able to purchase these free games from the console itself
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Old 02-06-2014, 11:53
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I don't think that is possible. Any time I go to Xbox.com to just check out the prices of the X1 digital games it sends me to the US store.

MS really have dropped the ball with the integration of the console and their website this time round.
Wouldn't that mean that US users will be able to add Xbox 1 GWG without needing an Xbox 1 and the only reason European users cant is because the website is broken.

Rather than the idea that GWG XB1 games will be lock to the Xbox 1 console and only available to those people who already have the console.
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Old 02-06-2014, 13:40
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Yeah, sounds like a website issue - maybe it's redirecting you because of broken geolocating or something.
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Old 02-06-2014, 15:10
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Yeah, sounds like a website issue - maybe it's redirecting you because of broken geolocating or something.
Well it's been broken since day one for me. Has it worked for anyone?
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Old 02-06-2014, 16:12
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Well it's been broken since day one for me. Has it worked for anyone?
well i bought the free version of that Golf game off the website
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Old 03-06-2014, 21:22
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The 2 XB1 games are now free to download 😊
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Old 03-06-2014, 21:24
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The 2 XB1 games are now free to download 😊
Yep this is true & apparently people are getting the update now as well!
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Old 03-06-2014, 21:26
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The 2 XB1 games are now free to download 😊
grabbed them off the website,lets see if they are downloadable when i get my XB1
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Old 03-06-2014, 21:41
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Started to download Halo but it's very slow
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Old 03-06-2014, 22:45
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Just noticed there is also an EA UFC demo on the Xbox One marketplace too!
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Old 03-06-2014, 23:22
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Something has gone wrong with my Games for Gold because although it is saying in my games and apps that they are ready to download when I go to the store it says Get it FREE. It's like the files that are stored on my account are corrupt. Does anyone have any ideas on what I can do to get them working?
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Old 04-06-2014, 01:22
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Well it's been broken since day one for me. Has it worked for anyone?
I used the website tonight to "buy" the free Max: The Curse of Brotherhood.

No problems, and not redirected to the US store.
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Old 04-06-2014, 09:20
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Will need to give it another go then.

Shame I own both X1 games already. Hopefully this is the high standard going forward as both are excellent.
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Old 04-06-2014, 10:18
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For anyone who has not received the update yet go to system settings & update manually.
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Old 04-06-2014, 12:06
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For anyone who has not received the update yet go to system settings & update manually.
After contacting Microsoft earlier because my games with gold was not working I have now updated mine and the games are now working
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Old 04-06-2014, 13:14
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Found no hub on xboxone after doing update but was able to find Max on the website ok, and when searching it only brings up the 360 version of Spartan, but thankfully that screen has a button that says "also on xbox one - learn more". Choosing that got the download queued

Popped into My Apps and Games and are downloading now!
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Old 04-06-2014, 16:10
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grabbed them off the website,lets see if they are downloadable when i get my XB1
It's been confirmed that people that don't yet have an Xbox One can purchase the games now and then download them when we do get one.

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/06/...ee-to-members/



I'm very happy with that news.
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Old 15-06-2014, 21:35
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Last chance for 360 owners to get Dark Souls today. From tomorrow, Charlie Murder and Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition will be available for free.
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