Xbox One Game Gifting Now Possible For Some

Gifts can be sent via Gamertag or email address.

By Jordan Oloman

Microsoft has begun rolling out a digital gifting service to Xbox One Insider members.

WindowsCentral reports that select players who are part of the Xbox Insider Program are now able to purchase games as gifts for their friends.

The feature is available through the Xbox One online store and appears as an alternate option when buying a game, and you can send gifts directly to a friend through their Xbox Live Gamertag or via email address.

The lucky recipient just has to redeem a pre-paid game code and they can begin downloading.

The feature is still being tested as part of the 1710 preview build, but seems fully functional and could be an aspect of the fall OS update.

WindowsCentral also reports that this feature is available on the Windows 10 store for a select few titles, particularly games that are part of the Xbox Play Anywhere program like Cuphead and Halo Wars 2.

All Xbox users were recently afforded access to the Omega level of the Insider Program. If you would like to find out how to opt-in, check out our handy guide.

Jordan Oloman is a Freelance Writer for IGN. Follow him on Twitter.

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