1. Buy all free DLC for GTA V on xbox 360 off the marketplace, this creates a 50% discount for the xbox one version of the game
2. Switch region of website to colombia
3. Buy for this price
Guide for buying from colombian marketplace: http://www.hotukdeals.com/misc/xbox-one-buying-from-colombia-guide-works-for-regions-2326463
Top comments
bluenotesmiley
13 Apr 163#21
On Xbox the game ID is the same regardless of disc or digital. For some reason on PS4 they are different and have different save files. Really silly oversight on Sonys part in my opinion.
Old_Beann
13 Apr 163#1
Sneaky, I like it. Heat.
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Old_Beann
13 Apr 163#1
Sneaky, I like it. Heat.
bilbob
13 Apr 16#2
Presumably the 360 bit works on a UK purchase too?
What price is GTA on uk marketplace? (workplace FW...)
momouk78 to bilbob
13 Apr 16#3
It's £27.50 on the UK Marketplace.
TALON1973
13 Apr 16#4
can I do this through pc ? not got bone1 yet. git £25 of credit to use
Mac007 to TALON1973
13 Apr 16#5
yes
redcantona to TALON1973
13 Apr 16#6
You can't use UK credit on Colombian store.
robwdavies
13 Apr 16#7
Good effort. :smiley:
Maverick77
13 Apr 16#8
trying to follow your guide on how to get gta at the reduced price but it's not showing :disappointed:
Downloaded the dlc through a web browser though. Do you think that may be the problem and that it needs installing?
How did you do it?
Many Thanks
hotfinder
13 Apr 16#9
Is this half price offer a known offer or a glitch on their website which could get patched soon?
Maverick77
13 Apr 16#10
All working now must have taken a while to recognise :smiley:
Ads7
13 Apr 16#11
Got it as well, thanks.
Maverick77
13 Apr 161#12
Went through at £18.63 bargain. Many thanks OP! :smiley:
mudstuff
13 Apr 16#13
Nice, tempted! Been waiting for a decent price on console but picked up the pc version for £15 a couple months back. I've barely touched it though, much rather play on console for achievements and friends.
andyz4m
13 Apr 16#14
Great find & heat added.. didn't realise you needed a Columbian VPN and payment method though :disappointed:
Been wanting to convert my GTA to digital for a while & it probably won't come cheaper than this.
thearbiter65
13 Apr 16#15
I see loads of deals like this. Legally, I don't mind see a problem as you are paying for the content. Where do you stand with Microsoft? Are they likely to issue any bans or deactivate the digital content?
EmperorRosko to thearbiter65
13 Apr 161#27
I can't see Microsoft even noticing unless loads of people are registered to the same address. From Microsofts point of view, they will just see a legit purchase from a Colombian IP address and paying the correct price in that region which they have set.
I can't see Microsoft caring at all since in their eyes they are getting the amount of money they have asked for in that region.
It's the UK tax office that will be pee'd off as they are losing the VAT from every sale made. But it's whether anyone even notices or reports the sales to the tax office.
The way I see it is yeah, I'm breaking rules somewhere, but the worst Microsoft could do is block any games bought outside of my region in the future maybe, but first they would have to call me up and prove that I wasn't in Colombia at that moment in time, and how are they going to that? I doubt they even have the resources to check every purchase going through their systems as there'll be millions from all over the world.
paulj48
13 Apr 16#16
just be aware that your game save and character wont transfer over from disk to digital and you'll have to start again.
bluenotesmiley
13 Apr 16#17
Are you sure about that?
paulj48
13 Apr 16#18
100% definite on a PS4 version as I did exactly the same, sold my disk version and bought a Canadian digital version in the sale a few months ago. I'm guessing it will be the same on Xbox One as it'll be a developer decision rather than a Sony or Microsoft decision.
derbree
13 Apr 16#19
no its a Sony decision as there console is region free but the profiles ain't.
With xbox everything is region free.
paulj48
13 Apr 16#20
not so certain as other games on PS4 do transfer disk to digital.
bluenotesmiley
13 Apr 163#21
On Xbox the game ID is the same regardless of disc or digital. For some reason on PS4 they are different and have different save files. Really silly oversight on Sonys part in my opinion.
dmcmsn
13 Apr 16#22
Do you need an Xbox 360 to buy the the free gta v stuff? Can someone please assist me how to do this.
johnwillowlfc to dmcmsn
13 Apr 16#24
Simply purchase for free on xbox.com
gmurdock80
13 Apr 16#23
where is doing the best trade in value for GTA V? as I have a hard copy. Thanks
6ixFoot1
13 Apr 161#25
Bargain
neosalad
13 Apr 16#26
i'm pretty sure sony did that on purpose to stop people buying games from cheaper regions... they want you to buy the games from your region rather than from some third world countrys region... thats how they make money.. so if it makes it awkward it will put some people off is what they are thinking.. yes?
glad i dont have to deal with sony anymore really.
bluenotesmiley
13 Apr 16#28
No I'm saying that if you have a disc and buy the digital version from the same region, they are different IDs. At least in the case of the games I've had.
ronaldmacdonald
13 Apr 16#29
Tempting, finished this on the PS4 loved it - hmm shelling out £19 for it on xbone...decisions
Tino_G
13 Apr 16#30
Is this at all possible to do without a VPN?
ronaldmacdonald to Tino_G
13 Apr 16#31
Nah, just tried it needs a vpn
ronaldmacdonald
13 Apr 16#32
Anyone know a free vpn for Columbia? Loads out there but nownt for columbia
cheapo
13 Apr 16#33
I am really struggling tonight.
Using paid for VPN, Columbia and India are failing using revolut (Columbia was previously fine for other transactions).
I'll keep perservering.
Echelon
13 Apr 161#34
Been looking to get this recently, so thanks!
Although I can't get it to work either, tried using Hula and setting location to Columbia but no luck.
ludwig352
13 Apr 16#35
That sounds insane and isn't the case with other games....
Echelon
13 Apr 16#36
As soon as I click the buy button I'm getting:
"Something went wrong
Give it another try. If this happens again, let us know by entering the code below at xbox.com/errorhelp so we can investigate."
aravind_svu
14 Apr 16#37
just bought it few hours ago. It worked great with my nationwide credit card with 0% fee for international transactions.Came to about 18.27
Jimmyboy
14 Apr 16#38
Agree they aren't going to waste time doing that instead they would just ban anyone they thought might have done that. Haven't Microsoft and Sony done this sorry of thing before?
It may well have been bought from an IP address in that country but the game will be played with a UK IP address so not exactly difficult to spot if they wanted to. I'm not saying they would, just that they could.
Claydon94
14 Apr 16#39
they need to actually discount this on the UK store instead of posting it in every sale for a still too high price.... if they put it at £20 there wouldn't be a single Xbox user that wouldn't be at the very least tempted.
ronaldmacdonald to Claydon94
14 Apr 16#40
But that's not in the spirit of rip-off Britain
EmperorRosko
14 Apr 16#41
Nah they won't ban anyone, the xbox one is region free and therefore I can't see them having any kind of real time software looking for content bought in a region and where it's played, because why would they bother?
If you think of all the people who do this in UK, they wouldn't buy the amount of digital content from the UK if this wasn't an option. They would most likely buy retail and trade in. Microsoft will get more cash from selling digital in all of these regions rather than zero cash at all when a pre owned game is bought, so I can imagine Microsoft would turn a blind eye even if they knew it was going on.
That might be me and wishful thinking but I have around 40 games on my Xbox account and about 75% are from other regions and I've not had anything from Microsoft warning me.
slawton
14 Apr 16#42
When using your nationwide card do you use your UK address or one that matches that region? Revolut has been playing up for me recently...ta
lastlaststar
14 Apr 16#43
Brilliant, Thanks for this purchased with no problems at all.
Smash41
14 Apr 16#44
Not the case with the 4-5 games i've bought digital when they go cheap and then selling the disk. Driveclub and Shadow Warrior are two off the top of my head that have worked.
momouk78
14 Apr 16#45
For me purchasing this hasn't worked at all. Even the usual markets I purchase in don't work anymore for me (using VPN and Revolut).
cheapo
14 Apr 16#46
Been on with the Revolut rep and Microsoft is being very douchey with Revolut at the moment.
I can't use my card to buy it from anywhere, with paid for VPN etc.
I might need to buy a points card.
owenevans08
14 Apr 16#47
Anyone getting the PBR9002 error? I thought that had been fixed after the spring sale.
Edit: I take that back, I must of switched my VPN off by accident :laughing:
cheapo
14 Apr 16#48
I am getting that too, when trying India and Columbia using ExpressVPN.
Doing me head right in, I tell thee.
Tino_G
14 Apr 161#49
Just got this from the UK store for around £27, it's still cheaper than pretty much everywhere else UK based and saved me the ball ache of setting up a VPN and international card payment option. I know most on here would have nightmares at the thought of spending an extra £8 but for a hassle free download it's an OK alternative. Heat nonetheless for the good find! :man:
Mikavelli
14 Apr 16#50
please be lying!! I love my region free game purchasing
jmcg2010
14 Apr 16#51
That is just not true lol the disc is the exact same as the digital download stupidest thing I ever heard
jmcg2010
14 Apr 16#52
It's not possible to buy from India anyway but Columbia should be working
Just a heads up, this has just netted me with a payment block from all xbox stores.
cheapo
14 Apr 16#58
Same boat here.
Rule of thumb seems to be wait five days and try again.
Echelon
14 Apr 16#59
I couldn't get it to work so just paid the UK price. Saved me the hassle in the end, worth the £8!
gibbles
14 Apr 16#60
Thanks for posting this, it worked for me about 30 mins ago :smiley:
ronaldmacdonald
15 Apr 16#61
Well, I ended up spending £7 on a VPN and got this again, so really need to find some more good region deals in the next 3 months lol
EmperorRosko
17 Apr 16#62
VyprVPN is free on PC and android. No need to purchase one. I do all my Colombian purchases straight from my mobile phone. The app is great and simple and I can quickly switch between the store and VyprVPN when I need to at the check out.
EmperorRosko
17 Apr 161#63
You mustn't have had a vpn active when you tried. They will have seen you trying to purchase from another region from a UK ip address.
jjbrunton
17 Apr 16#64
This wasn't the case, I was connected to the Columbian VPN from VyperVPN. The Microsoft rep (yes I ended up contacting them as I can now no longer purchase from any market) mentioned it was because of rapid address switching.
chrisvaldez
18 Apr 16#65
Is this still working? I'm not sure which part of GTA 5 on the 360 I should be downloading. When the OP says 'all free DLC', is this just the add ons that are free on the store?
Paperlantern
18 Apr 16#66
I did it yesterday and it worked fine, yes - it's all the free addons for the 360 version.
chrisvaldez
18 Apr 16#67
All working. Thanks!
damgoodt
4 May 16#68
Not anymore as the price has now gone back up :disappointed:
damgoodt
4 May 16#69
Price has gone back up :confused:
wainstock
10 May 16#70
i have also been tempted by this but now its gone back up to full price. :disappointed:
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Opening post
1. Buy all free DLC for GTA V on xbox 360 off the marketplace, this creates a 50% discount for the xbox one version of the game
2. Switch region of website to colombia
3. Buy for this price
Guide for buying from colombian marketplace: http://www.hotukdeals.com/misc/xbox-one-buying-from-colombia-guide-works-for-regions-2326463
Top comments
All comments (70)
What price is GTA on uk marketplace? (workplace FW...)
Downloaded the dlc through a web browser though. Do you think that may be the problem and that it needs installing?
How did you do it?
Many Thanks
Been wanting to convert my GTA to digital for a while & it probably won't come cheaper than this.
I can't see Microsoft caring at all since in their eyes they are getting the amount of money they have asked for in that region.
It's the UK tax office that will be pee'd off as they are losing the VAT from every sale made. But it's whether anyone even notices or reports the sales to the tax office.
The way I see it is yeah, I'm breaking rules somewhere, but the worst Microsoft could do is block any games bought outside of my region in the future maybe, but first they would have to call me up and prove that I wasn't in Colombia at that moment in time, and how are they going to that? I doubt they even have the resources to check every purchase going through their systems as there'll be millions from all over the world.
With xbox everything is region free.
glad i dont have to deal with sony anymore really.
Using paid for VPN, Columbia and India are failing using revolut (Columbia was previously fine for other transactions).
I'll keep perservering.
Although I can't get it to work either, tried using Hula and setting location to Columbia but no luck.
"Something went wrong
Give it another try. If this happens again, let us know by entering the code below at xbox.com/errorhelp so we can investigate."
It may well have been bought from an IP address in that country but the game will be played with a UK IP address so not exactly difficult to spot if they wanted to. I'm not saying they would, just that they could.
If you think of all the people who do this in UK, they wouldn't buy the amount of digital content from the UK if this wasn't an option. They would most likely buy retail and trade in. Microsoft will get more cash from selling digital in all of these regions rather than zero cash at all when a pre owned game is bought, so I can imagine Microsoft would turn a blind eye even if they knew it was going on.
That might be me and wishful thinking but I have around 40 games on my Xbox account and about 75% are from other regions and I've not had anything from Microsoft warning me.
I can't use my card to buy it from anywhere, with paid for VPN etc.
I might need to buy a points card.
Edit: I take that back, I must of switched my VPN off by accident :laughing:
Doing me head right in, I tell thee.
http://forums.cdprojektred.com/threads/36857-PS4-Savegame-of-disc-version-cannot-be-used-for-digital
Rule of thumb seems to be wait five days and try again.