GTA 6 Pre-Orders Go Free for Microsoft Rewards Grinders
Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders went live last week, and while most players faced sticker shock at the $100+ price tag, a clever subset of the community found a way to secure their copy without spending a dime. These resourceful fans leveraged Microsoft's Rewards program to accumulate enough points for a completely free pre-order.
The 98,000 Point Pre-Order
One standout player, known as HugoWheynow, managed to pre-order GTA 6 using an impressive 98,000 Microsoft points. In a moment of gratitude mixed with irony, the player credited Rockstar Games' notorious development delays as the key to their success.
"I pre-ordered GTA 6 using 98,000 Microsoft points. Thank you Rockstar for all the delays, which allowed me to have all these extra months to save my Microsoft points."
The comment perfectly encapsulates the community's mixed feelings about GTA 6's extended development cycle. While fans have grown impatient for Vice City's return, those delays inadvertently provided the perfect window for dedicated players to accumulate enough rewards currency to cover the entire pre-order cost.
How to Earn Microsoft Points for GTA 6
For those interested in following suit, the path to a free GTA 6 pre-order requires patience and commitment to Microsoft's ecosystem. Here's what players can do:
- Bing Searches: Earn approximately 5,000 points monthly through regular Bing searches
- Mobile App: Use the Bing mobile app for additional daily points
- Xbox Game Pass: Play games on Game Pass to accumulate bonus points
- Additional Tasks: Complete activities in the 'More Activities' category for extra rewards
- Referrals: Invite friends to join Microsoft Rewards for referral bonuses
At maximum efficiency, players can earn up to 10,000 Microsoft points monthly—roughly equivalent to $10. This means that over six months or more, accumulating enough points for a $100 pre-order becomes entirely feasible for dedicated users.
Converting Points to GTA 6
Once players have accumulated sufficient Microsoft points, the redemption process is straightforward. Users simply need to:
- Visit the Microsoft Rewards dashboard
- Select "Get My Rewards"
- Redeem points into an Xbox Gift Card
- Use the gift card to purchase or pre-order GTA 6
The Bing Question
Of course, the elephant in the room remains whether using Bing—Microsoft's often-maligned search engine—is worth the effort. As the original article humorously notes, the "mental and emotional cost" of using Bing might rival the $100 price tag of GTA 6 itself. However, for patient players willing to endure Bing's quirks, the reward of a free Vice City adventure could be well worth it.
These resourceful gamers have demonstrated that with proper planning and commitment to Microsoft's ecosystem, GTA 6 doesn't have to break the bank. Whether you're willing to brave Bing for six months is entirely up to you.
