Hi All,
Let me just start off / warn you by saying this process is a bit convoluted, but if you're a true OZBargainer, I'm sure you can get through it. I'm hoping the following guide is as comprehensive and as easy to follow as possible. I would also have to assume that this would work for any other Xbox one game on the Singapore Xbox live store.
The same / similar process may be used with other Xbox live stores to obtain other regional discounts along with further savings via currency conversion rates.
I've just done this so I know this works, but I'm not sure if it breaks any rules or anything like that.
Please proceed at your own risk - if others who try, get it to work, I'm sure other OZBargainers would appreciate confirmation.
I'd also recommend reading through the complete guide before starting so you are fully aware of all that's required.
I was browsing the Xbox live stores for the cheapest copy I could find for Forza Motorsport 6 and I stumbled upon the Singapore Xbox live store having a 20% discount off their Xbox live digital gift cards. I managed to purchase and begin downloading the game on my Xbox for $56 AUD, so I'd thought I'd share with you guys.
Please note: as of writing the exchange rate is near parity between AUD & SGD currencies.
Please check currency conversion rates & game prices in the correct currency before making any purchases.
1) You'll need a credit card that doesn't charge any currency conversion fees. I used a 28 Degrees MasterCard.
2) On your Xbox one, go to settings > system > language & location. Change your Xbox location to Singapore & language to English and restart your Xbox.
3) Once your Xbox has restarted, go to the Xbox store on your Xbox one console and find Forza motorsport 6 and select buy. The Xbox should prompt you to enter a credit card and billing information.
4) I entered my 28 degrees MasterCard details along with my real name and a fake address and phone number in Singapore (I chose a hotel)
5) Now buy the game… … … and get told that "Your purchase cannot be completed with this payment option."
6) On your PC - Head on over to http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mssg/en_SG/list/Xbox-LIV… & add the $50 and $20 DIGITAL (not physical) gift cards to your shopping cart. They should be $40 and $16 respectively with the discount applied.
7) Upon checkout, you'll need to log in to the same account you use for your Xbox live account that you just registered your credit card for on your Xbox. Once you log in, you may need to re-enter those exact same credit card & billing information details as you entered in step 3.
8) Complete the purchase. I received an email almost immediately saying that the order was processing. 1hr 30m after that I had the serial number / code for the digital gift cards.
9) Go back to your Xbox, go to the store tab, select games, use a code, enter the 25 character code. Input the code you received into the Xbox and repeat step 9 for additional gift cards.
10) Go back to the store tab, select games, select Forza Motorsport 6 Standard Edition, select your $70 worth of store credit and select buy.
Once I bought the game it started downloading in "My Games & Apps" along with the "Forza Hub" app and the "10 Year Anniversary Edition Pack".
11) Wait until the game has finished downloading and then follow the same steps as step 2 to return your console location and language to Australia/English & restart your console.
12) Enjoy your game :)
+1 for the effort