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Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 36 Months $125.09 (New Users), $140.04 (Expired Users) @ MTCGame (Brazil/Turkey VPN Required)

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Before proceeding ensure your Game Pass subscription is fully expired, auto-recurring payments disabled, and Microsoft account set to your current country of residence

A great deal for those new or with a fully expired subscription to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and want to try Xbox Cloud Gaming which has just been released today.

If you have never used the $1 first month offer, this will cost in total $125.09 for 3 years. If you have a fully expired subscription, but have used the $1 first month offer previously, it will cost $146.70 total for 3 years.

Edit: As suggested by chorong, Gamivo has 5% off with code COOLIFE

Turkey MTCGame
Brazil MTCGame

Normally Ultimate sub would cost $15.95/mth x 36 months = $574.20, or $80/yr if purchasing cards from JB HiFi and following this same process without the need of VPN.

Please note:
  • This method is verified as working, as I've just completed it myself.
  • This only works if your current subscription has FULLY EXPIRED. New users will work fine and will get the deal $14 cheaper. If you have an existing subscription THIS WILL NOT WORK, and you will have to wait until your current sub finishes.
  • You will need a Microsoft account. Ensure auto renew/recurring payments are cancelled, and account details (especially Country) are set correctly before proceeding.
  • 36 months is the maximum that can be subscribed at once, though you can subscribe less if you wish.
  • If you wish to subscribe for 36months, and you are offered extra free months at all during this process, decline them as you can not exceed this limit and will be unable to enter your third 12 month code.
  • You will need a VPN (Comments have said that Windscribe for Chrome extension works). Although MTCGame listing says the codes are Brazil, mine were actually Turkey codes. Ensure your VPN has access to both countries, just in case.
  • Some have said MTCGame asked them to do a rigorous ID verification process to purchase their keys, there are some other options listed by f4te in comments for purchasing 12 month codes.
  • If you get RiskPolicyRejected error while redeeming codes, you need to keep trying. Try this method or this method from the comments.
Please read above and all steps below carefully before proceeding:

1. Go to MTCGame or Gamivo Edit: As suggested by chorong, Gamivo has 5% off with code COOLIFE
or CDkeys following dowey's instructions
(some other options listed by f4te in comments) and make sure country is set to Australia and currency to $AUD at the top of the page, purchase up to 3x12month Xbox Live Gold cards for $48 AUD each. Gamivo and other options prices will vary slightly.

2. You may need to verify phone number. It took roughly 45-50mins for the code to be received in my email, so don't stress too much. You will receive images of the codes all in one email. Type out all the codes into Notepad (they're in format: XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX-XXXXX with a mixture of letters and numbers). Note that my codes were labelled "Xbox 12 Aylık Gold Üyelik (Türkiye)", and I had to use Turkey VPN to redeem.

3. Connect to your VPN (Comments have said that Windscribe for Chrome extension works), go to https://redeem.microsoft.com/?wa=wsignin1.0, login to your account (you will probably need to verify email address via security code sent to your email) and add each code. If you get an error about the wrong country, try changing to Brazil/Turkey VPN, or using an Incognito/Private window.

Edit: If you get RiskPolicyRejected error while redeeming codes, you need to keep trying. Try this method or this method from the comments.

4. Once all codes are added, go to https://account.microsoft.com/services/ and verify that you have up to the maximum of 36months. Mine said Subscription expires "September 29. 2024". It is IMPORTANT you verify all your Xbox Live Gold codes are redeemed successfully before proceeding.

5. Disconnect VPN, we will no longer need it.

6. Now that we have 36 months of Xbox Live Gold, we need to upgrade them to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. On the same page https://account.microsoft.com/services/ click on "Upgrade to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate" as seen on this picture

7. You will be taken to the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate page to join. This should be the link in case you need it. First time users will see $1.00 price, expired users will see $15.95 price. Click join.

8. You will see the following dialog that you will be upgrading your membership, don't stress about current conversion ratio, etc. As long as your new renewal date matches you're good to go. Mine said "Your new Xbox Game Pass Ultimate renewal date will be: 30/09/2024"

9. Pay the $1 for new users, $15.95 for expired users via Credit Card or Paypal. Once done refresh the Services page to verify you've been successfully upgraded to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. You will also see next charge "9/30/2024, AU$15.95" or similar, pictured here.

10. Once all has been verified, you can click "Manage" on the top-right and Turn off recurring billing, in case you forget later. Its this page if you can't find it. Once your subscription lapses in 3 years, hopefully you'll still be able to repeat this process.

What can I do with my subscription?

Happy gaming :)

Credit to previous deal for the inspiration, and /r/XboxGamePass wiki for verifying the steps.

Edit: Some are reporting issues needing to verify details before being able to purchase from MTCGame. Please know that you can buy your codes from anywhere, and use this same process, MTCGame was just the cheapest that I could find.

Here are some other suggestions from f4te

If anyone has other suggestions for cheap 12 month codes please feel free to post them :)

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  • Thanks! Mine just expired yesterday

  • +2

    It was my 8 year old's birthday yesterday and I had bought him (and me sneakily) an Xbox X. Had promised to 'turn it on' today but bracing for all the $$ that I have to spend buying a game pass for 10.95.

    This is so much better! If this works out for me, a beer from me and my eight year old to you @iambRad!

    • Such great timing, I hope it all worked out for you guys :)

      • It did. After some heartbreak on Oct 1, finally managed to put all 3 codes in on Oct 2 for an ultimate subscription due to expire on 1/10/2024!

  • +14

    I would give this company a wide berth. YMMV.

    I tried MTC after seeing a previous deal here for an XBox GamePass subscription. Honestly, I wish I hadn't bothered.

    I got all the way through the checkout, had the payment processed with MasterCard SecureCode verification by my bank and then the nightmare started. Requests for a photo of driver's licence..then a photo of my passport….then a photo of me holding the credit card used….yeah, nah.

    The online support system is a pyramid of anonymous reps who run you through the same series of requests and, when you say "enough is enough" and to just cancel/refund the order…they say it's against policy and transfer you to another rep who does EXACTLY the same thing.

    After two days of fighting in with them and raising a chargeback request with my bank, I finally got a refund in full. I subsequently left a review on Trustpilot outlining my experience and MTC flagged it as a fraudulent review. However, I just sent Trustpilot the 10 pages of chat transcripts and the review was verified.

    https://au.trustpilot.com/review/www.mtcgame.com?stars=1

    • +1

      I'll agree with this. I followed the ID steps they required and then they got back to me saying that it would take 7 hours to processes as all the "bosses" are offline. They told me if I don't get my codes they will refund me.

      I'm not holding my breath but did your refund come from a chargeback or did they actually refund you directly?

      I wish I read this before I ordered.

    • +4

      Sounds like an identity theft ring, sell cheap gamer cards which ends up costing far more once they clean you out or take loans in your name.

      Massive red flag.

    • Feel free to purchase your codes anywhere.

      Here are some from f4te from the comments

      • -1

        These companies exist to secure personal information….discounted game codes are just the bait.

        • +1

          Not sure what they can do with just my email address and phone number. I used a one time CC to purchase mine.

          If you're uncomfortable feel free to use JB Hi-Fi codes for $79.95/year instead, follow process with no VPN required.

          • -4

            @iambRad: In the meantime, I'll grab some popcorn and wait for the inevitable.

          • @iambRad: Provided that email isn't used for anything important than its not an issue, but with the recent SIM replacement scams and authentication over text message it's becoming eaiser to hack people through social engineering.

        • Yh ngl, the MTC site asked for my ID and passport with a selfie. I tried using a uni ID but they kept saying passport. They even asked me to message their boss on whatsapp, super weird. The second person i talked to on their customer support asked " why would i send ID ? ". The codes eventually got sent without their help.

  • +1

    I got this error after step 7

    Change your Microsoft Store region
    You currently have a subscription from a different region. If it still doesn't work, please contact customer support.

    I've got Microsoft 365 Family subcription as well… not sure if it matters

    • I'm getting the same error

      • Do you have other MS subcriptions?

        • +1

          nope. no other subs. :(

    • OP any ideas? I tried to convert it to ultimate with VPN… I got the same error

    • I haven't seen this error. Is your Microsoft account set to Australia? Can you see your Xbox Live subscription active on the Services & Subscription page?

      • this is what I have
        https://imgur.com/a/qMXIFhb

        Changed to Australia as country (previously US)… still same

        • Did you change country after adding the Xbox Live code? This is probably the issue, you may have to try Microsoft support for help.

          • @iambRad: Yes that is correct… I changed it after adding the codes

        • I was able to get to the payment screen, but microsoft requires a payment method from United States (since my account was originally from there).

          At first I was willing to pay USD 15 to convert this to 2 years of gamepass, but dont have a payment method from USA (facepalm).

          … i might be able to still go through if i use a Gamepass voucher purchased in USA .

          • @nanite: mine still getting the same error…
            I set it to australia…
            set the billing and shipping to australia…

            but I have a US address that I could not delete… it said its associated to a subscription…

            What change to the account have you done so far?

            • @mheloy: seeing your inability to make a purchase after changing your region post purchase, i used the vpn to USA. I was able to get to the purchase page, and the renewal date was in line with the XBLG date.

              I have not tried changing anything yet.

              • +1

                @nanite: Update:

                I bought a global GPU 1 month code from Eneba (for about 15aud). Redeemed that code on microsoft via the redeem page (not the gamepass upgrade link), and it converted my live gold to the 2 years of GPU ( i bought 2 years worth from the original deal).

                @mheloy, you may want tot try this method with a global code (not an australian one). A united states one might work, but i think a global one is safer.

                • @nanite: do you have the link from Eneba?

                  • +1

                    @mheloy: https://www.eneba.com/xbox-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-1-month-s…

                    scroll down to the seller PrimeKeys that has it for about 14aud. add service fees takes it to a bit above 15aud

                    • @nanite: Looks like Im very unlucky

                      Change your Microsoft Store region
                      You currently have a subscription from a different region. If it still doesn't work, please contact customer support.
                      Change your Microsoft Store region You currently have a subscription from a different region. If it still doesn't work, please contact customer support.
                      PUR-ConversionBlockedCurrencyCountryMismatch
                      1YCu4aZjEU2fG2Ip.1.0.15
                      2021/10/01 - 02:06:37 UTC

                      • +2

                        @mheloy: Nanite method definite work. My suggestion is change your Microsoft account to the USA. Logout your Microsoft account. (it won't work if you do not logout) VPN to USA. You can then try to redeem the 1month ultimate pass and it will upgrade your existing GOLD to Ultimate.

                        • @dpoon73: Cool…. thanks.. I think I will stop… I just added the ultimate to my sons account…. he's happy

                          • +1

                            @mheloy: too bad it didnt work out for you this time, mheloy. my son's super happy to be able to play minecraft dungeons again.

                            • @nanite: would this be the right steps? do you have to change the region or anything else?

                              1. Buy Xbox Game Pass Ultimate key
                              2. go to https://redeem.microsoft.com/?wa=wsignin1.0(redeem.microsoft.com) to redeem key
                              3. This then upgrades your existing GOLD to Ultimate.
                      • @mheloy: Another victim to this issue - my Microsoft account was set to UK before redeeming (DOH!)

                        Looks like it will let me upgrade to GPU if I change my account back to UK and have a UK VPN activated…would upgrading this way likely be a workaround or would it somehow fix my whole subscription to the UK?

    • I got the same error. It is a brand new email address that I use to create the Microsoft account.

      • +1

        Looks like a country setting is important

        • +1

          Yup. Learned this the hard way (and a lsightly more expensive way, see above).

          • +2

            @nanite: Thanks for the suggestion. I can confirm getting the 1-month ultimate pass (global) successfully upgrade my account. I have to switch everything to USA and use VPN to USA. Logout Microsoft account and then login again. Everything is set to USA and redeem the 1month pass and upgrade my 36 months to ultimate.

            • @dpoon73: What do you have to set? I tried to redeem and got same message "Change your Microsoft Store region You currently have a subscription from a different region. If it still doesn't work, please contact customer support."

              • @venomx2: I hit a similar problem - did you have much luck? If you haven't already, you can change your country/region in the 'Your Info' section of your account

                I seem to be able to upgrade to GPU if I change back to UK and use UK VPN but not sure if this will then make all subscriptions region locked

                Pls halp!

  • Just want to confirm whether this is for PC only or the bundle includes mobile devices as well?

    • +1

      It includes everything.

      • Great! Thanks

  • +3

    I did this yesterday with Turgame, and ended up costing $134.52 (including the $15.95 cost to resume my sub, and zero ING fees for international transaction and conversion from EUR -> AUD)

  • +2

    I did this again for 3 years a few months ago, best deal in gaming and they just brought out cloud gaming to Australia.

  • +1

    According to https://www.reddit.com/r/HotUKGamingDeals/comments/pjpc0y/xb… instead of paying the $15.95 to convert, you could instead by a 7- or 14-day Ultimate pass (which should be less than €5) and it'll prompt to convert it also.

    Haven't tried it though…

  • +11

    MTC Game are dodgy. Be careful when dealing with these guys.

    I purchased one 12 months subscription to see if it would work and it did. So I purchased 2 more code to give the full 36 months. All of a sudden my account was locked. MTC Game then said I need to send a picture of my drivers license and credit card with the last 4 digits shown. So I did, then they wanted me to do it with my passport and this time I had to include a note as well saying I had received the codes before they would unlock my account. I added the note but said I had got 1 of 3 items. But they wanted me to say I had received all the items in the note. I said I would not do that and they came back saying they didn't have it in stock anyway and I would get a refund.

    One month later no refund. I had to do a charge back through my credit card and it took a while before I got back the money.

    TBH it was like they where trying to get info for identity fraud.

    I would recommend not trusting this company with your money or identity.

    The method works, just don't use MTC

    • Feel free to purchase your codes anywhere.

      Here are some from f4te from the comments

    • +1

      Man, I would never send a picture of my drivers license let alone my passport to some "company" in turkey. Along with you holding up a note. You might as well be bent over holding a note saying "no lube" with your license and passport stapled to you.

      Sorry…but dude.

  • +7

    Thanks OP! Went with Gamivo instead of MTC. Used the Chrome extension (Turkey) as VPN and it worked like a charm!

    • Worked the same way for me as well. Thanks OP! Really appreciate it.

  • +2

    Lots of people liked this offer from a shonky store. Funny stuff.

    • Its probably MTC Game global support reps

      • +3

        Yep, Ozbargain member since 2015 and never posted a MTCGame deal before, must be a rep 🤣

        • He's talking about the +votes, not you

      • The upvotes on this post are as sus as most of the five-star reviews on MTC's TrustPilot on Google Reviews profiles.

  • Is it Live Gold or Ultimate Please when i go to Purchase it have love gold pass

  • +2

    UrbanVPN is a free Chrome/Edge extension which has a free Turkey VPN. No sign-up/email required, just download the extension. I had to turn off ads as it was blocking Microsoft's Redeem website.

    I purchased from MTC Game, was delivered Turkish XBL Gold codes an hour after verifying my mobile. Codes were sent as jpeg attachments.

    Because I am a true-OzBargainer I redeemed 1 month of Xbox GPU via Bing Rewards (12,000 points) and it was applied to all my XBL Gold - I was an expired customer, so didn't want to pay $15.95!

    Thanks OP!

  • +2

    pre-ordered xbox one X and now a year of Xbox game pass ready for new Halo… winning, Thanks OP.

  • +4

    Thanks just done with GAMIVO took a few minutes 🕹🎮

    • which supplier did you use mate?

      • GAMIVO the Turkish ones link up in the original post. Worked fine for me. Used WindScribe VPN and converted to full GamePass.

        • got code form GAMIVO instantly, but just get error when applying the code on MS account.

          Using WindScribe VPN set to Turkey

          • @D1Vad: What was the error… mine pasted in fine no issue did you make sure to use this link: https://redeem.microsoft.com/?wa=wsignin1.0

            Each one added 12 months. I had already used the $1 month trial so had to pay the full $15.95 but that is later in the process anyway.

  • Could you please tell me if it for Gold or Ultimate thanks

    • Ultimate.

      The idea of the process is that you purchase up to 3 years Gold, then convert it to Ultimate for $1/$15.95.

      • Thanks for that

  • Question… I've done the first part and got 12 months XB Live Gold. When I go to the convert to GPU step it says that it's going to be charged $15.95 per month. Does it actually charge this per month or is it $15.95 for the entire 12 month period?

    • +2

      Pay for one month (either $1 or $15.95 if you have already had the $1 trial) to convert to Ultimate and then cancel recurring billing.

      • Aha, for some reason I didn't see that final step. Thanks!

  • Can the same be done but for a year only? Instead of 3 years only 1 year game card.

    • Yes, process is the same however you just purchase one 12 month code.

  • +2

    Thanks bud, worked. Never had any interest in signing up to game pass, as I nor my kids play online and have always tried to get physical games. But at this price this will get them a taste of cloud gaming on their android/iOS devices.

  • Can someone help me, as I'm not sure what to do with my account?

    So I have an XBox Game Pass Ultimate account (previously upgraded from gold to XGPU for $1 a couple years back) that just expired this month.
    It looks like recurring billing is set up via my paypal account, but I can't see any option to turn it off? That being said, I also got a notification that it failed to charge my PP account despite the fact that my PP account has funds.

    Should I be outright cancelling my XGPU account from my account page before trying this or doing something else all toghether?

    • You should be able to cancel from the Services & Subscriptions page here

      If that doesn't work may try this page

      You need to ensure your subscription is fully expired and recurring payments are turned off before using this method.

      Best of luck!

  • Does anyone know if this would work if I have xbox game pass for PC? or do I need to have xbox live gold or ultimate first before I can do this?

    sorry if stupid question

    • If you have an exisiting sub it won’t work. Pc and Xbox accounts are the same.

  • +2

    My subscription expired today, so I just did this and it worked so well! I now have GPU until 30/09/2024!
    - Purchased 3 x 12 month Xbox Live Gold subscriptions from https://www.gamivo.com/product/xbox-live-gold-12-month-tr (they arrived instantly and no proof of ID required, paid with ING)
    - Used the Windscribe Chrome Extension to VPN to Turkey https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/windscribe-free-pr…
    - Activated all 3 subscriptions
    - Disconnected VPN and upgraded to GPU for $15.95, then turned off recurring billing (i had already used the $1 for 3 months deal)

    • +1

      Awesome! Enjoy your 3 year sub :)

      • Thanks for such clear instructions!

  • I've got a CDKEYS code from Brazil that i've been trying for MONTHS to apply.

    I've used a VPN into Brazil, etc but keep getting the message 'this code was purchased from a different country to your account'

    I've also tried changing where my microsoft account address is (now brazil) but when i try to redeem it says "Ele será adicionado a m***@*****.com.au (Australia)"

    Any ideas on where i can change which country it sees my account as being hosted?.

    VPN doesnt work
    Changing country in my MS account doesnt work

    I wish it was as simple for me as it was for the OP… If that was the case I'd be buying up!

    • You need to get your Microsoft account back to Australia first.

      Once done, try Windscribe extension for Chrome and try adding codes. Try Brazil and Turkey. Make sure you're logged out of your Microsoft account before connecting to VPN.

      Good luck!

      • Nope, fail,

        Im doing SOMETHING wrong,

        MS / XBOX Account set back to Oz.

        VPN into Brazil (tried my normal PureVPN, Windscribe wont do Brazil without upgrade), tried with incognito tab - no dice. tried with normal chrome tab - no dice.

        VPN into Turkey - same deal.

        Even tried rebooting to make sure all accounts were logged out, and tried again. Still no good.

        Almost makes me want to go legit.

        Nahhhh who am i kidding?

        • +1

          Ah dang. It might be worth finding a different VPN with access to Brazil to try?

          • +1

            @iambRad: Good call!

            Tried a few different free VPNs, all had the same result

            Finally got to Hola Free VPN. Fkn WORKED.

            Thanks dude.

            • +1

              @batfastard: That's so awesome, glad you got it working!

              Now disconnect from VPN and convert to Ultimate using this link

              Or follow from step 5 in my OP.

              Let me know how you go :)

              • @iambRad: I'm having a similar problem to the one above - when I try to redeem the code, it shows as '50 BRL Microsoft credit' (or something like that). Should it say 'Xbox Live Gold' just before redemption?

                I'm wondering if Gamivo sent me dodgy codes…

                • @bumf: This sounds like a Gift Card for a $ amount rather than Xbox Live Gold time, you should contact Gamivo support and see if they can give you a different code?

  • Thanks OP, keen for Halo Infinite & Forza Horizon 5!

  • +2

    Just an FYI - this is against the terms of service for Xbox Live and could technically get your account permanently banned.

    I'm not saying it will - it likely won't - but it is something that you should be aware of.

  • Just wanted to say that this part is a little disingenuous knowing you could get it cheaper if you bought yearly subs. “Normally this would cost $15.95/mth x 36 months = $574.20“

    Of course this deal is cheaper, but you could always get three Xbox live 12 months at JB for $80 each year, and then get the $15.95 ultimate pass to get three years of Game Pass Ultimate without jumping through the VPN loops. Getting it the official way would cost $255.80.

    Yes this deal is cheaper, but $255.80 is a far cry different than promoting it as costing 574.20

    • +2

      It's still nearly a 50% saving over buying it from JB, for very little effort.

    • +3

      That was not the intention, $15.95/mth is the actual price of Ultimate subscription.

      The JB Hifi cards are for Xbox Live Gold and then converting to Ultimate the same as this method.

      This method will still easily save you $100 over using JB Hifi codes.

      I edited my post to clarify.

    • +2

      It's not disingenuous at all. MS are obviously letting people convert their gold into game pass at the moment so people don't complain about any built up gold membership. But it's not like they're endorsing it as the "official way" you should be purchasing it.

    • +3

      Sorry sir, gona need you to hand over that ozb badge.

  • +2

    Thanks so much iambRad, I had planned on doing this when I could actually find an XSX to buy, but went in now instead. The draw of cloud gaming was too great! Your write up was brilliant - it saved me so much time.

    I ended up purchasing 3 x 12 month Turkish cards from Eneba (seller Ultimate Choice) after reading some troubling trustpilot reviews on MTCgame. Total transaction (including a small paypal surcharge) was $142.66 AUD. There was no identity checks and they sent them straight through to my email within a minute. PIA VPN throught Turkey and it was all done in minutes. Cheers, mate!

    https://www.eneba.com/xbox-xbox-live-gold-12-months-xbox-liv… (Thanks f4te!)

    • +2

      Awesome! Happy to help out a fellow gamer 👍

  • Hi! Do these codes expire? Thanks!

  • Apparently I am the only one who hasn't received their code :) got the mobile confirmation… but nothing else although its been 2 hours.. will keep my fingers crossed :)

    • +1

      Try using forget your password link so you can login to MTCGame and check your order is still pending?

      Checked Spam folder?

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