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Microsoft will soon offer self-service refunds for Xbox One and Windows 10

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When it comes to games, physical has and most likely always will have an advantage over games bought over a digital copy. Not only do you get the sense that you actually own something in your hands, but you’ve always got the option to pawn it off on Gumtree for the usual offer of a used Samsung Galaxy smartphone should you get fed up after a few hours of play.

I was going to mention the security of a refund above, but if you’ve ever tried returning a game locally you know that it’s easier to pull teeth from a hen than it is to get some cash back from a retailer. That’s where digital games might soon have an advantage on Xbox One soon. Over on the Xbox Insider app, Microsoft is testing out a new refund system for its games, and by extension its Windows store.

Here’s the flavour text from the Xbox One Insider app, copied and pasted below via AllGamesDelta:

You’ve spoken; we’ve listened. In support of offering gamers the freedom of choice, we’re making changes to the Microsoft Store purchase experience by offering customers a simple way to instantly return digital products like games and apps through account.microsoft.com. When a game or app leaves you wanting more, we’re here to help. Self-service refunds on Xbox One and Windows 10 provide a quick, simple way of returning a digital product.

So what’s the catch? Much like Steam, you’ll only be able to get your cash back if you’ve clocked in less than 2 hours of play and do so within two weeks of purchase. Which is…entirely fair. The only real caveat here is that any purchased DLC and add-ons will not be eligible for a refund. There’s no word yet on when the feature will roll out to the masses outside of the Insider program, but it’s usually done so consistently quickly after its kinks are worked out.

It’s your turn, Sony.

 

Last Updated: April 13, 2017

8 Comments

  1. if you buying DLC for a game then you should be planning to keep it for a while…

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    • BakedBagel

      April 13, 2017 at 09:23

      Unless its needed to actually enjoy the full game that was promised. That has happened far too many times.

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      • Avithar

        April 13, 2017 at 09:26

        cause these days buying a car and buying a game is one and the samething… everything is an optional extra with a steep price tag attached… lol

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        • BakedBagel

          April 13, 2017 at 09:40

          Im approaching my insurance tomorrow, time to add these games to that list.

          They as expensive as some kitchen appliances.

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          • Avithar

            April 13, 2017 at 09:49

            that moment when your games can outfit a kitchen lol.

  2. Geoffrey Tim

    April 13, 2017 at 09:20

    This is very, very welcome – and I wish Sony and Nintendo would follow suit.

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  3. BakedBagel

    April 13, 2017 at 09:22

    ” In support of offering gamers the freedom of choice”

    Sure sure Microsoft.
    SURE BRUH’S

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  4. RinceThis

    April 13, 2017 at 09:30

    This is actually awesome. In 2051 PS4 will follow suit.

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