So the Microsoft store has the ultimate edition priced at $79.99
Everywhere else has it priced at $99.99 including on the Xbox and the Xbox store.
So I called up Microsoft store support and they assured me it is exactly the same and it will include everything including play anywhere access.
No idea why it is so much cheaper on the Microsoft store but figured I would let people here know.
I noticed this and was wondering the same thing because I Pre-ordered it there to get the GT350-R (this was before I knew that the pre-order cars were just tuned and not the car itself) But I’m wondering if its worth it to save the $20 and get it there or get the digital version which is more convenient and is also a “play anywhere” game.
I will Pre-order mine from Xbox App on Windows 10 Since its Digital It won’t matter where I buy it from It has the correct pricing for me Check it out on your Xbox store to see if prices are same
Thanks but we are talking about US currency for some reason at the Microsoft Store it is $79.99 and every where else it is $99.99
It looks like a physical disc in MS Store
After speaking with multiple phone representatives and someone on Microsoft chat I have verified that the $79 version on the Microsoft store is the physical disc only for the Xbox and does not support play anywhere. If you want play anywhere you have to order the digital version for $99.
At Amazon, it’s $79.99 as well if you’re a Prime member.
I was wanting to stay digital and have it predownloaded and ready to go on the 23rd, but that $20 savings is awfully tempting…
so what happened to getting people to go digital, i jump on board and throwing money into the account for the ultimate digital and now it’s 20 dollars less for the disk. PLUS a 10 dollar gift card… UGH
first I’ve heard of that and not very pleased…
They’re doing it to compete with stores like Best Buy & Amazon who have been doing promotions and deals where you can get new games for $20 less. The Best Buy one requires a yearly fee, but Amazon is just there for everyone. They’re discounts on physical discs only as well. So this pricing is probably separate from the whole play anywhere stuff. Just business.
To get the 20% discount at Amazon, you need an Amazon Prime membership.
damn it, I jumped the gun… oh well
Ok. 1st I wanna say for some reason i singed into my account and it gave me this elvishsatyr one. thats why i have no forza stats. Add my reall account 2 play with me: superkollin7. Anyway: its cheaper on microsoft store because: 1: its a disc. 2: its not play anywhere.
Now I’m conflicted.
I like the ease of using digital, and I like early access, but I’m not sure those are worth $20…
If you buy it digitally you can play it on both an xbone and a windows 10 pc…same account…no extra purchase necessary
Digital for me…more expensive or not
Will it arrive on release day?
I spoke with a Microsoft store representative and they said its guaranteed release day delivery. I used a student discount and they give you a $10 gift card, so I basically got a $100 game for $75 (with tax) and if you count the $10 card it comes out to the normal edition price $65. I’m pretty sure all the ultimate edition physicals include the steel book case. I highly recommend it lol.
I’m waiting a little while on this until more info comes. Maybe this one doesn’t have a steelbook? If I can save $20 and get a gift card with it, I can wait a few more days to play.
US and Canada has a steelbook version, I know Gamestop has it ) I ordered the physical ultimate edition which is the version that has it) and here in Canada its $129.99 In not sure what the price is in USA…
Ah so its the same price, I caved in and pre ordered the ultimate edition on my XB1 for $129.99 here in Canada as well. If the physical and digital are the same price here I’ll keep the digital for the 4 day early access.
AU Microsoft store only seems to sell the Standard Edition at this point, same pricing as on xbox.xom, but is the physical disc and comes with a scale model of the Lamborghini Centenario. I’d expect store prices for the physical disc to be less than pricing on xbox.com, but I’ve purchased the digitial Ultimate edition from xbox.com regardless. AU price is A$139.95. Should still be cheaper than getting two discs.
