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Article #697557Re: How the heck do I redeem my code and download Forza 3?
From: Dimensional Traveler
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:16
Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2017 05:16
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On 2/16/2017 7:58 PM, PW wrote: > On Thu, 16 Feb 2017 18:22:41 -0800, Dimensional Traveler > <dtr...@sonic.net> wrote: > >> On 2/16/2017 4:39 PM, PW wrote: >>> On Thu, 16 Feb 2017 16:48:57 -0600, Zaghadka <zagh...@hotmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> On Thu, 16 Feb 2017 14:27:23 -0700, PW >>>> <emailad...@ifIremember.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> On Wed, 15 Feb 2017 15:14:51 -0700, "rms" >>>>> <rsqui...@MOOyossmanMOO.net> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>>> I already redeemed the code. It is not possible to download the game. >>>>>> >>>>>> Ok, how are you logging into Windows10? There's a 'local' option, and >>>>>> one that uses your Microsoft Account: Settings/Account/Info >>>>>> Also, install the Anniversary update already, it's perfectly stable :) >>>>>> >>>>>> rms >>>>> >>>>> I am running the Anniversary version of Windows 10. I signed into the >>>>> store. I redeemed the code for the game. There is no listing for >>>>> Forza Horizon 3. >>>>> >>>> When I search in the Windows Store app in my machine, 4 different >>>> entries all titled Forza Horizon 3 (standard edtion, deluxe edition, >>>> ultimate edition, etc) show up. >>>> >>>> All you have to do is type in "Forza" in the search box. >>>> >>>> Check again. It should be there. Maybe it's geographic? I'm in the >>>> U.S. when I check. >>> >>> Last time I tried Zags, I only saw the standard edition for sale ($60, >>> I think, which is what I bought at Amazon). I also in the US. >>> >>> I am new to Win10 and I do not understand why I have to go to the MS >>> Win10 store to download the PC version. Is it a MS game? I bought it >>> from Amazon but they do not have a link to download it but only a link >>> to redeem the code, which I already did. >>> >>> The reviews at GameSpot, PC Gamer, Maximum PC are totally >>> uninformative. >>> >>> Thanks!!! >>> >> If you've already answered this I've forgotten. When did you get this code? > > Hi! > > As soon as I purchased it from Amazon. > > There were two choices: > > - Redeam the code on the XBox website > -Redeam the code on the XBox console > > I chose the first since I would rather not play it on my XBox1 (old HD > TV and I hate the XBox1 interface). "Use prepaid code" > > That was on 2/14 and I received a "Success!" and "You now own Forza > Horizon 3 Deluxe Edition". But it says it will automatically install > on my home XBox. Which is false. It does not appear there either. > > "Redeem your code or gift card." > > "It will be added to paul@....." which is my MS login. I login to > Win10 and it is not there under "My Games" or whatever it is called. > > Thanks! > Not to be insulting but it sounds like you bought it for the X-Box. Why would your X-Box game be installed or linked to your PC? You should have bought the PC version. -- Running the rec.arts.TV Channels Watched Survey. Winter 2016 survey began Dec 01 and will end Feb 28
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