Tag: Microsoft Rewards
News Microsoft Rep Issues Statement In Response To MS Rewards Concerns
"We evaluate every change for consistency and fairness"
There's been a lot of talk about Microsoft Rewards in the Xbox community and beyond over the past few weeks and months, and sadly it's not always been for the best reasons. Those who use the program regularly have noticed that many ways of earning points have been reduced, and that's been...
News Xbox Users Appear To Have Spotted More 'Nerfs' For Microsoft Rewards
More points being permanently taken away?
It feels like Microsoft Rewards is getting hit hard at the moment with various "nerfs" to the way you can earn points using the program, and we might have another nerf to add to the pile - the removal of Microsoft Edge exclusive points. Basically, in the past, Microsoft Rewards users in certain regions...
Talking Point How Many Microsoft Rewards Points Do You Have Right Now?
And what have you been spending them on?
Microsoft Rewards has become an extremely popular part of Xbox over the past few years, allowing you to collect a significant amount of free credit every month for completing a variety of tasks on your console and beyond. Once you get into the routine of doing these tasks daily, it doesn't take long to rack...
News Xbox Might Be Losing Its Microsoft Rewards App (And Weekly Streaks)
The end of an era?
We've seen Microsoft Rewards suffering from a lot of reductions on Xbox over the past few months, and sadly it looks like that's set to continue in December 2023, as the old Microsoft Rewards app is seemingly being shut down. This is according to a message that a Microsoft Rewards user has received in Brazil, which also appears...
News Xbox Users Left Disappointed As Microsoft Rewards Suffers Another Big Setback
This is a major drop in potential points
Microsoft Rewards continues to be an amazing way to earn free credit for things like Xbox Game Pass and even Ticketmaster codes, but over the past few months, we've started to see a decline in the number of points you can earn. This has continued over t
Guide Microsoft Rewards & Xbox: How To Make 20,000 Points Per-Month
How to get Microsoft Rewards points fast
We know how amazing Microsoft Rewards is, but did you know that if you live in a certain region and you have access to all the MS Rewards benefits currently available, you can make over 20,000 Microsoft Rewards per-month? That's the equivalent of almost £20 / $20 worth of free Xbox credit every single...
Guide Xbox Game Pass: Easy Achievements & Fastest Completions
20+ games with easy Xbox achievements to boost your Gamerscore
What are the best Xbox Game Pass Games for earning easy Xbox achievements? Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass service is on fire these days with a steady stream of AAA big-hitters and excellent indie titles being released on an almost weekly basis. There are, quite literally, too many good...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Three Perfect Games For The Daily 'Play With Friends' Quest
And no, you don't need friends for it!
If you're a big fan of the Microsoft Rewards program on Xbox, you're probably well aware of the "Play with Friends on PC" daily quest for (at least) 100 points. This is one of the easiest ways to rack up a massive number of points throughout the month, and the best part is that you don't actually need to "play...
News What Happened To September 2023's Big Microsoft Rewards Punch Card?
Is the Monthly Bonus Round going away forever?
Over the past few years, we've been highlighting the "Monthly Bonus Round" punch cards from Microsoft Rewards on a monthly basis, but as you may have noticed, there hasn't been one at all in September 2023 so far. This has been a big topic in the Microsoft Rewards community over the past few days, and...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 1000 Bonus Points On Xbox In August 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. August 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 1000 Bonus Points On Xbox In July 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. July 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In June 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. June 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Getting An Important Spot On The New Xbox Dashboard
Here's a first look
Last week, it was mentioned in an Xbox Insider update that Microsoft Rewards would be getting an important spot on the Xbox dashboard in the future, and now we know how it'll look when it arrives. Tom Warren of The Verge shared a sneak peak at this on Twitter over the weekend - look in the top-left corner! Interestingly, the...
News Microsoft Rewards Begins Offering More Free Points With New 'Daily Check In' Offer
Expanding to more regions as of today
We've got another Microsoft Rewards offer to share with the Pure Xbox community! This time, it's an offer that you can (seemingly) only access on the Bing app on Android phones - and not everyone will necessarily see it right now. It's called "Daily Check In", and you may have actually spotted it in the past,...
News Microsoft Rewards Giving Away 100s Of Easy Points With New 'Edge' Browser Update
Definitely worth your time
As if we didn't have enough ways to earn Microsoft Rewards points, we've now got another one! The new update for Microsoft Edge on desktop PCs allows you to acquire hundreds of points for barely doing anything at all. (Note: We haven't tried doing this on the Xbox browser yet, but we know PC works for definite). You can...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete May's 'Vy For Victory With Game Pass' Punch Card
500 points for three achievements
It's Microsoft Rewards time! In addition to the new May 2023 Monthly Bonus Round punch card on Xbox, we've got a second punch card yet again this month in which you can acquire an extra 500 points fairly easily. The punch card is called "Vy For Victory With Game Pass" and requires you to obtain three achievements...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In May 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. May 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
News Xbox Game Pass Quests Will Soon Be 'Much Easier To Find' On Your Console
"We want to know what you think!"
We know that a lot of Pure Xbox users love the Microsoft Rewards and Xbox Game Pass Quests programs, so we thought you might want to hear about a little quality-of-life feature that's coming soon on your console! Simply put, the way you access Xbox Game Pass Quests will soon be getting an improvement, as you'll be...
News Xbox Fan Wins 'Game Pass For Life', But Shockingly Declines The Prize
"I wish the prize wasn’t for life..."
Every now and again, we see a competition cropping up as part of Microsoft Rewards that allows the winner to claim a "Lifetime Membership" to Xbox Game Pass - a prize which ultimately lasts for around 40 years. Earlier this week, a recent winner of this prize took to the
News Microsoft Rewards Team Acknowledges Serious Issue With Weekly Streaks On Xbox
"I had a 114 streak. All reset."
Earlier this week, we had a bunch of Pure Xbox members telling us that they'd suddenly lost their weekly streaks for Microsoft Rewards, and that problem has been widespread - the vast majority of users have been affected by the issue. The latest update is that the team is aware of it, and it's currently being...
News New Microsoft Rewards 'Custom' Feature Could Have Major Benefits For Xbox Users
"Now that is some QoL right there"
Microsoft Rewards is about to debut an excellent new feature across multiple regions, and it could have major benefits for Xbox users as well. The feature will allow you to set "Custom" redeem amounts for (some?) gift cards. The news was announced by Microsoft's Mikhail Parakhin on the weekend, revealing a look at...
News Xbox Unveils New 'Daily Achievement' Xbox Game Pass Quest
Migrating over from Microsoft Rewards
Last week, it was revealed that Xbox would be making a big change to the "Achieve More, Earn More" Microsoft Rewards punch card, and now that change has taken place - it's been turned into a new daily Xbox Game Pass Quest. As expected, this new Quest is for 50 points per-day, and challenges you to complete one...
News Xbox Acknowledges Tracking Issues With April's Microsoft Rewards
"Receiving many reports of this and other bugs"
The Microsoft Rewards punch cards for April 2023 went live over the weekend, but we've already heard from multiple Pure Xbox members who are having trouble getting certain things to track. Fortunately, the Xbox team is aware of it. The main issue right now seems to be with the April 2023 Monthly Bonus...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete April's 'Save The Day, Save The World' Xbox Punch Card
500 points for three achievements
It's Microsoft Rewards time! In addition to the new April 2023 Monthly Bonus Round punch card on Xbox, we've got a second punch card yet again this month in which you can acquire an extra 500 points fairly easily. The punch card is called "Heroes: Save the Day, Save the World" and requires you to obtain three...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In April 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. April 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few...
News Xbox Making Big Adjustment To Popular Microsoft Rewards Punch Card
We've got a new Game Pass Quest
If you're big into Microsoft Rewards, you probably know all about the "Achieve More, Earn More" punch card on Xbox, which allows you to acquire 50 points per-day for completing an achievement. Well, that punch card is going away! Fortunately it's not all bad news, as the offer will be replaced by a new Xbox Game Pass...
News Xbox Makes Changes To Microsoft Rewards Following 'Tracking' Issues
"We are aware there's an active delay..."
The Microsoft Rewards program on Xbox has been going through a bit of a rough patch this week, as numerous people have encountered issues with Xbox achievements failing to track, and the team is aware of the problems. Following this, various requirements have been changed for the multiple punch cards on...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete March 2023's 'EA Play Games' Punch Card
250 points for completing three achievements
Update: You may have noticed that some of the requirements have since changed for this March 2023 EA Play Games punch card - you'll find more details about this elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="146681"> Original story: It's It's Microsoft Rewards time once again! We've got another free punch...
News Microsoft Rewards Users, Don't Forget To Download This Free Xbox Game While You Can
It'll help you get some achievements
The Microsoft Rewards program on Xbox has become more heavily reliant on earning achievements this year, with March 2023's Monthly Bonus Round requiring five achievements as part of the list of tasks for 2000 points.
News Microsoft Rewards: Xbox Is Giving Away 2500 Free Points With Major Games This Spring
Hogwarts Legacy, Resident Evil 4 and many others!
If you're a big Microsoft Rewards fan, you may have noticed a new promotion on the Xbox MS Rewards app recently called the "Great New Games Spotlight", which gives you 2500 free points for buying certain games on the Xbox Store. Specifically, you need to spend £40 / $50 in order to get those 2500...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete March 2023's 'Powerful Women Of Game Pass' Punch Card
500 points for completing three achievements
It's Microsoft Rewards time! In addition to the new March 2023 Monthly Bonus Round punch card on Xbox, we've got a second punch card once again this month in which you can acquire an extra 500 points in less than an hour. The punch card is called "Powerful Women of Game Pass" and requires you to obtain...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In March 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
Update: You may have noticed that some of the requirements have since changed for this March 2023 Monthly Bonus Round punch card - you'll find more details about this elsewhere on Pure Xbox: <related ids="146681"> Original story: It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete February 2023's 'Xbox Game Pass Dynamic Duos' Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! In addition to the new February 2023 Monthly Bonus Round punch card on Xbox, we've again got a second punch card this month in which you can acquire an extra 500 points in just a few minutes. The punch card is called "Xbox Game Pass Dynamic Duos" and requires you to obtain one...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In February 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. February 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News Thanks To Microsoft Rewards, Xbox Owners Can Now Get A Free Trial Of HBO Max
So you can watch "The Last Of Us" on your Xbox!
Fancy 30 free days of HBO Max? Well, if you're lucky and you happen to spot a promotional ad for the service as part of Microsoft Rewards, you'll be able to claim your free trial! However, it appears to be limited to the US alone. Here's what you need to do: On a mobile device, navigate to Sign...
News Microsoft Rewards Is Giving Away An Incredible $13K Prize For Star Wars Fans On Xbox
"A once-in-a-lifetime experience"
To be honest, we don't normally like to use our precious Microsoft Rewards points on the various Sweepstakes that are available (we usually save them for game purchases instead), but we'd be tempted to make an exception here! Exclusively in the United States, Microsoft Rewards is currently running a Sweepstakes in...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete January 2023's 'Xbox Game Pass Hidden Gems' Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! In addition to the new January 2023 Monthly Bonus Round punch card on Xbox, we've also got a second punch card this month in which you can acquire an extra 500 points for very little work. The punch card is called "Xbox Game Pass Hidden Gems" and requires you to obtain one...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In January 2023
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. January 2023's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by satisfying a few easy...
News There's A New Way To Earn Daily Microsoft Rewards Points On Xbox
Courtesy of MSN Shopping
You already know how much we love talking about Microsoft Rewards here at Pure Xbox — we've bought so many things with our MS Rewards points in 2022 alone — and now there's yet another new way to earn daily rewards! As you can see in Rewards Hunter's excellent tutorial above, this new method requires you to use MSN...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In December
Update: New 'Season of Xbox' punch card now live!
Update: Since we first published this guide, Microsoft Rewards has also added a new "Season of Xbox" punch card for 150 points, along with an "Xbox Series S Gilded Hunter Bundle" punch card for 50 points and a Game Awards 2022 punch card for 50 points. Both of the first two punch cards expire on...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete December 2022's 'Xbox Game Pass' Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! In addition to the new December 2022 Monthly Bonus Round punch card on Xbox, we've also got a second punch card this month in which you can acquire an extra 500 points for very little work. The punch card is called "Xbox Game Pass games to Play Together" and requires you to...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete November 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed that November 2022's "Top 10" punch card recently went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. Firstly, you'll need to activate the 'Top 10' punch card on the app, and then get...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In November
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions for November 2022
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. November 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: Earn 500 Easy Points With This New 'Shocktober' Xbox Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed over the weekend that another new punch card went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. Firstly, you'll need to activate the 'Shocktober' punch card on the app, and then get...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In October
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions for October 2022
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. October 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points On Xbox In September
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions for September 2022
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. September 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by...
News Xbox Wants To Know What Needs Improving About Microsoft Rewards
The team needs your feedback
As much as we love Microsoft Rewards, it kind of feels like Xbox ignores the program a little bit at times. You never hear Phil Spencer talking about it, or Aaron Greenberg, or Sarah Bond... it's sitting off on the sidelines in some ways. However, there is one member of Team Xbox who is fairly active in talking about...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Complete August 2022's 'Top 10' Xbox Punch Card
500 points for just a few minutes' work!
It's Microsoft Rewards time! You might have noticed that August 2022's "Top 10" punch card recently went live on the Microsoft Rewards app on Xbox, and it's a fantastic way to get 500 easy points for just a few minutes' work. Firstly, you'll need to activate the 'Open Worlds' punch card on the app, and then...
News Great News! Microsoft Rewards Is Expanding To 38 More Countries
Everyone can join in the fun!
Every time we post about Microsoft Rewards here at Pure Xbox, we inevitably get at least one person in the comments feeling left out because the program isn't available in their region. Well, that's about to change for many! As revealed on the official Microsoft Rewards support website, it's now supported in an...
Guide Microsoft Rewards: How To Claim 2000 Bonus Points This August
Your Monthly Bonus Round instructions for August 2022
It's that time again! We're big fans of the Microsoft Rewards program here at Pure Xbox, which allows you to complete tasks in order to earn redeemable points which can be spent on gift cards, donations and much more. August 2022's "Monthly Bonus Round" challenge has just begun, and by...
