While offering one of the most interesting value propositions in the entire gaming industry with theXboxGame Passhas become the norm for Microsoft over the years, it seems like the company has plenty more where that comes from. The Xbox Summer Sale 2022 is now live, and Microsoft is using the opportunity to deliver even more goodies to the unsuspecting gaming populace.
Namely,Xboxgamers from certain regions of the world have started reporting that Microsoft is freely giving away gift cards to users that have been chosen seemingly at random. The catch, however, is that this opportunity might not be available to US and UK users, and may instead be a regionally localized promotional effort, according to what information is currently available.
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While there’s plenty of pomp surroundingthis year’s Xbox Summer Sale, Microsoft’s stealthy giveaway hasn’t been given much attention up until now, with users from across the globe reporting that they’ve been receiving Xbox Gift Cards. Specifically, it seems like Australian, Brazilian, and Mexican users might be targeted for this batch of giveaways, as Xbox gamers from these regions have begun to share their experiences on Twitter.
Naturally, the lucky winners are essentially being provided with an opportunity to getthe best Xbox Summer Sale dealsat even lower prices than they otherwise may have nailed down, but it’s worth pointing out that there doesn’t seem to be a set value for the gift cards that are being given away. A Brazilian Xbox user by the name of Cleurobsonin reported that they received a gift card of 20 BRL ($3.67). Australian Xbox user, The Jackel, however, received $14 AUD ($9.74).
Regardless of regional currency differences, no UK or US users seem to have reported winning a giveaway gift card as of late, suggesting that Microsoft is now aiming to bolster its efforts in other regions of the world. The lucky winners, then, have a particularly good opportunity to getXbox 360 classics at huge discounts, possibly even without spending a dime of their own.
Finally, it’s worth pointing out that all the gift cards that are being given away seem to have an invalid expiration date of June 30. While this ought to make them effectively unusable, users have reported that their accounts have been credited just fine after all. Whether the lucky winners end up splurging on deals available right now via the Summer Sale or save their money for one of theupcoming Xbox blockbuster releases, Microsoft is doing a stellar job of promoting its brand.
