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Re: How the heck do I redeem my code and download Forza 3?

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From: Dimensional Traveler
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.


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