GeneralXbox Gamertag change is officially up!
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So the Gamertag system has officially been changed.

"Microsoft is expanding its Xbox gamertag system to allow players to pick any name they want. The software maker is using a similar system to what is used on Steam, Discord, or Battle.net, and it will mean Xbox Live gamertags will include a # number after them if they've already been taken.

The entire structure is changing today, and up to 12 characters can be used for the new gamertag system. If you prefer your existing gamertag then you don't need to change it, and you won't get a number added to the end of your name. If you do decide to switch the first change will be free, and $9.99 thereafter.

Microsoft is also expanding the gamertag system to support more character scripts, which means you'll be able to pick a name in more than 200 different languages. Microsoft has a full FAQ list for any questions around the changes, but they're rolling out today on the new Xbox app and Xbox Game Bar for Windows 10 and will arrive on consoles and mobile apps later this year."

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https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2019/6/10/18660552/microsoft-xbox-gamertag-changes-e3-2019

support.xbox.com/en-US/my-account...pdates-faq


I personally think it's ugly but that's just my opinion. As for the "OG" Gamertag community, it could be a game changer.


What do you think about it?

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Eh.... I liked it how it was. Im super happy they arent forcing numbers on everyone but itll still be annoying to see a bunch of the same name and not know if its the same person or not. (Obviously not going to memorize random # of people)
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so glad this is happening finally kids cant lose the egos over tags...
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People who paid for OGs going to go crazy haha
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Crippy is not allowed lol
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Does that number only show up when viewing a gamer card or does the number show up in games?
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as a guy with a OG name, i don't mind it to be honest. I'm glad people will be able to get the name they desire. Less people messaging me to buy my name the better.
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This is actually interesting, I think it's for when the mass migration of PC players that get Xbox accounts for when they release PC Game Pass. To make a username now, you'd have to put some gibberish and random numbers now a days. Then again, the OG gamer tag peeps, would go insane.
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I got a mixed feeling about this. I'm glad people can have the gamertag they want, but on the other side having a tag that's unique got something special.

This will end the countless messages of people wanting to buy my tag, so that's nice.
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its abit weird tbh, But i do like the idea that they're allowing you to change it to whatever you want
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