Xbox Game Pass is, in a way, Netflix for video games. It may seem like a trivial expression because this subscription service opens the door to a world of endless fun on your Xbox and PC.
You already know that Game Pass has a lot of games waiting for you (Microsoft Day 1 exclusives, cross-platform, indie games). additional incentives such as a trial month of Disney+, EA Play or 75 days of Crunchyroll in Ultimate, though those aren’t the only ones.
Any gamer can have a great time with Xbox Game Pass, but it also hides some very cool features. One of them is Microsoft Awardsevolution of Xbox Live Rewards.
What would you think if we told you that in Game Pass you can get money (balance) just by playing? Well, yes, and there are even those who buy new games thanks to Game Pass rewards.
Microsoft Rewards is a revolution that is often overlooked. With your points system, you can participate in lotteries, make donations, receive gift cards and much more.
Are you new to Xbox Game Pass and don’t know how it works? Don’t worry, because here we explain how to earn money with Microsoft Rewards while playing on Xbox or PC.
How to earn money with Microsoft Rewards while playing on Xbox or PC
Microsoft Rewards is great reward system for your PC or Xbox console. Basically, it’s a way to earn prizes by doing what you love: playing video games.
The official Microsoft Rewards website makes it very clear: search, buy and play to win free items. And there are different ways to get the points you want.
The scoring system is directly linked to your Microsoft account and will increase as we comply certain Game Pass tasks, earn achievements or participate in contests or surveys.
We can use Microsoft Rewards on the official Microsoft website or by downloading the official app on our PC or Xbox console (X|S and one series). Pay special attention to the following.
exist four ways to earn money and rewards in Microsoft Rewards:
- Bing Search (Perform searches and perform tasks)
- Buy digital games on Xbox
- Earn Achievements and Trophies on Xbox Game Pass
- Receive points and gifts via Outlook email
The Microsoft Rewards interface also has a drop-down menu. In it we can see our account, our Gamertag account, how many bonus points do we have and other factors.
What rewards can we get? Well, to give a few examples, Xbox gift cards, donations, sweepstakes, balance for our Microsoft account…or even Game Pass subscriptions.
This is the equivalence table for euro points, approximately, in Microsoft Rewards:
- 2 euros for 1860 points
- 5 euros for 4650 points
- 10 euros for 9300 points
The most ambitious awards, such as subscriptions to Xbox Game Pass Ultimaterequire us to get some 12,000 points. This seems like a high number, but if you play a lot, you can reach it.
This is one of the benefits of Xbox Game Pass. These points are always can be obtained by playing which makes the reward challenge fun, original and entertaining for the user.
How to get points in Microsoft Rewards and Xbox Game Pass
As we noted above, there are different ways to access the Microsoft Rewards program on your PC, Xbox, or mobile device. We will describe each of them in detail.
First of all, an important fact: Xbox card balance expires 90 days after receipt. If you have already redeemed these points for one, remember that you have 3 months to use it.
The first way to earn Reward Points: search and quiz in Bing. You can access the Microsoft search engine on your PC, mobile phone or tablet and earn points in just a few steps.
Basically, in your tab bing You will have to face a number of challenges and daily tasks. For example, searching for information about an x-thing, searching for a specific link, or reaching a certain number of searches.
Also, the quizzes are a very fun aspect. There is quiz about christmas, cars, bears, nature, games and more. Completing each of them will give you 10 to 30 points in addition to the other objectives.
The second way to earn points is to browse and buy on Xbox. Whether you’re a Series X|S or One player, using your console’s features can earn you Microsoft Rewards points.
For example, you will receive points for buy certain games at a discount, unlock new games hidden in the storeor change a number of configuration functions.
As part of this method, you can also earn Reward points, share photos and videos with friends or participate in online groups, among other things (stream your games on Mixer previously).
The third way is obvious: play with Xbox Game Pass (also in Ultimate). If being able to play tons of great games on Xbox or PC is already a blessing, then it’s also possible to win cash and prizes by playing.
Every week different Problems. Some of them are based on specific games, while others encourage us try different genres, unlock x achievements or exceed some social goals.
All we have to do is consult game progression problems regularly and finish them. Or you can also play randomly and earn points as you progress through these titles and earn achievements.
It is highly recommended to do this with the Game Pass app itself (whether on Android, iOS, PC or Xbox), and don’t forget to redeem your completed actions for points.
Finally, another way to earn Microsoft Rewards points: register your Outlook email in a programme. You will receive quizzes and quizzes that you can complete in minutes.
If you are lucky, you will be able to receive gifts and exclusive promotions for your PC and Xbox in your mail. For example, sometimes Microsoft is giving away 5 or 10 euros of balance randomly.
Microsoft Rewards
You’ve probably already racked up a lot of Microsoft Rewards points through game sessions and other methods. Through the Game Pass app, you can watch How many points do you have and how do you spend them?.
This can also be done through the official Rewards app. At first it may seem that you have little balance, but remember that there are gamers who buy games and content only with money earned in Rewards.
These are the main awards that you can get in Microsoft Rewards:
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (1 and 3 months)
- Xbox Gift Cards
- Microsoft Gift Card
- Xbox Series S Giveaway
- Surface Pro 7 giveaway
- Donations to NGOs (Red Cross, Beat Cancer, Special Olympics…)
- Xbox Live Gold Membership
- The limitless world of Skype
- Xbox Game Pass for PC
- roblox digital code
- IKEA gift card
- Zalando Gift Card
- Seps Gift Card
- El Corte Inglés Gift Card
- Spotify Gift Card
- Gift card for Mango, Smartbox, Decathlon and more
The receipt of each of these awards depends on the number of points you have. You can target any of themwhich will help you focus on your current goal.
It is logical that the variants of each prize will require more points. For example, with 12,000 points, you can get 1 month of Game Pass Ultimate, but a 3 month subscription is more expensive.
In order not to get lost, do not forget to consult regularly your bonus points balance in the official application or in the Game Pass application, as well as the equivalence of money to points.
What should be clear to you is that Earning bonus points is easy and fun. By playing games, answering quizzes or completing other tasks, you will gradually earn more and more.
Xbox Game Pass and its Ultimate variant are available at Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC & Mobile. Feel free to earn money with Microsoft Rewards and win lots of prizes.
How many points do you have Microsoft Awards? What awards have you earned with this program? Remember, as a last warning, that balance cards expire after 90 days. All you have to do is have fun and win prizes at the same time.
This article was originally published on HobbyConsolas.
Source: Computer Hoy
