MS giving away free games, movies & more for Xbox One's first birthday

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Some Xbox One early adopters are going to get a bunch of free goodies from Microsoft as the console celebrates its first anniversary this weekend. Microsoft is giving away free movies, themes, games and consoles to its more dedicated fans.

To celebrate the Xbox One's birthday on Nov. 22, Microsoft is handing the following digital goods:

A Year One Gamer Picture
New Xbox One backgrounds: A special Year One background as well as an exclusive Day One background for those who unlocked the Day One achievement
A Year One background image
A free rental of Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn
A free rental of Dragon Ball Z: Battle of the Gods movie and a sampler pack of Dragon Ball Z TV episodes (U.S. and Canada only)
To receive those freebies, you'll need to have purchased an Xbox One before Nov. 11, 2014 in one of the console's 13 launch markets. You'll also need to be at least 17 years old and have 10 hours of Xbox One usage.

Microsoft is also handing some physical goods to lucky fans, including the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare and Sunset Overdrive Xbox One bundles, a Forza Horizon 2 Limited Edition Casio G-Shock watch and retail copies of Killer Instinct Season 1. A bunch of digital goods, like Xbox Live subscriptions, copies of Dance Central Spotlight and in-game goods for games like Grand Theft Auto 5, Assassin's Creed Unity, Peggle 2 and more.

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Source: http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/19/7249901/xbox-ones-first-birthday-giveaway-microsoft

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AcademicsPosted:

These goods are not the best, but I would love the day one achievement from this. Thanks for keeping us updated on this.

Purpose-Posted:

Does anyone have information on the physical and digital giveaways? I'd love to get a free AW and some XBLG because my year is almost out :(

TendPosted:

The digital goods aren't even that great. I guess it's better than nothing.

AgeraPosted:

mxzd
Agera
NBC "you'll need to have purchased an Xbox One before Nov. 11, 2014 in one of the console's 13 launch markets"
Didn't the xbone come out on the 22nd?


they mean like preorder the xbox one by before hand.

that's incorrect.
purchased an xbox one before nov. 11 2014. emphasis on the 2014. as in this year, about a week ago *shmoney dance*.


oh shiit my bad i read it wrong lol thanks for stating :O

EthanPosted:

how do i get my hands on these physical goods?

mxzdPosted:

Agera
NBC "you'll need to have purchased an Xbox One before Nov. 11, 2014 in one of the console's 13 launch markets"
Didn't the xbone come out on the 22nd?


they mean like preorder the xbox one by before hand.

that's incorrect.
purchased an xbox one before nov. 11 2014. emphasis on the 2014. as in this year, about a week ago *shmoney dance*.

AgeraPosted:

And im glad i have xbox one everything as been great so far (:

AgeraPosted:

NBC "you'll need to have purchased an Xbox One before Nov. 11, 2014 in one of the console's 13 launch markets"
Didn't the xbone come out on the 22nd?


they mean like preorder the xbox one by before hand.

rinkyPosted:

Dragon Ball Z:Battle of the Gods FOR FREE? I can't wait!

xClouDPosted:

Sad now. I picked my xbox one just last week. I know I've racked over 10 hours of xbox live usage. Sucks I ma not eligible :/