I often post Xbox LIVE Marketplace codes on my Twitter account, in my podcast as well as other places on the internet. As a result, I get many questions about the codes so here is a FAQ that will attempt to address the questions:
Q: What are these codes see you post?
A: These are codes for an item on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace.
Q: Where do I redeem the code?
A: You can redeem it on your Xbox 360 or Xbox.com While signed into Xbox LIVE, go to the Marketplace blade, then select "Redeem Code." From there, use the keyboard to type in the code. On Xbox.com, go to this page (after you sign in) and enter the code. Hint: Pasting the code will work with most browsers.
Q: I entered the code, but I get an error that the code is not valid! I know I entered it it correctly.
A: You probably did enter the code correctly, but someone has already redeemed the code.
Q: What do you mean someone entered the code already?
A: Each code I post is only good ONCE. That means that the first person to correctly enter the code, will get the item for free.
Q: I KNOW I was the first person to enter the code, yet I still got the error.
A: See above. Someone entered the code before you. Sorry.
Q: How do people enter the code so quick!
A: They may own an Xbox 360 Chatpad, or be using a USB Keyboard. The Xbox 360 will recognize most wired USB Keyboards. It is much quicker to enter codes using one of these methods.
Q: Where do you get these codes?
A: Many publishers provide them to me to share with the community.
Q: I was working / sleeping/ eating/ taking a test/ at my mother's house when you posted the code. Can you send me one?
A: No. Sorry.
Q: When do you give them out? Is it a certain time/day?
A: I post them when I have codes, when I have a spare moment or when I think of it. There is no rhyme or reason.
Q: Are the codes good where I live?
A: Most of the codes I post are valid for all Xbox LIVE regions.
Q: I am a publisher/developer...how can I give you codes to share?
A: Email me. Major - at Xbox com