Gifting games on Xbox Store is now available for Alpha Insiders

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Xbox Store gifting is one of the most requested features from Xbox gamers, especially since it is a ‘taken-for-granted’ feature on Steam, for example.

Both Windows Store and Xbox Store do not support gifting as yet, but earlier this month Microsoft confirmed during a conversation at PAX West that game gifting and wishlists were coming soon.

Looks like, it is actually coming soon. Reddit user liamcurtis1718 has shared a screenshot of Xbox Store listing with an option to buy the game as a gift. Another user on the thread has confirmed that on clicking the ‘Buy as Gift’ button, you’ll have the option to send it to a friend on your friend list or you can enter an email address.

It makes sense for the game gifting feature to arrive for the general public soon with the holiday season fast approaching. Also, since the Xbox Store and Windows Store are essentially the same, the feature would probably be functional across both store fronts at the same time.

The feature is live for Alpha Insiders on Xbox One. If you’re an Insider, let us know in the comments if it is reflected on your storefront.

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Source: https://www.onmsft.com/news/gifting-games-on-xbox-store-is-now-available-for-alpha-insiders

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SilkyPosted:

Craig Gifting games, not sure why this wasn't a thing 5 years ago.


Yeah seems stupid to as why this wasn't added long ago but at least it has been now.

DecyPosted:

Musket This is actually a pretty cool thing, itll be a good way to send "presents" to people


Yeah i can see this being a way for many giveaways and such possibly even people opening up small stores ect for resell.

MusketPosted:

This is actually a pretty cool thing, itll be a good way to send "presents" to people

DecyPosted:

Craig Gifting games, not sure why this wasn't a thing 5 years ago.


Finally here tho gotta give the props for actually adding it. They are adding a option to refund games also.

CraigPosted:

Gifting games, not sure why this wasn't a thing 5 years ago.

IlcamorristaPosted:

Rememebr when they said they couldnt just flip a switch for DVR and they did? they are going to do the same for this.

YokePosted:

Finally no need to game share anymore!

ArkaniPosted:

This is going to be a great feature, looking forward to it! :D

SleepPosted:

Well, looks like they're turning to imitate Steam. PCMR forever.

SR20DETPosted:

This is pretty cool, not that I think I'll use it but it's handy to have.


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