If you have a pre-paid Zune card, you can redeem your points for Zune Marketplace media. The process is simple: go to the “Redeem Points” tab on your card’s online account, enter the code from your card, and select the content you want. You can then download or stream the content to your computer or portable device. The redemption process is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. You can also use your points to purchase music and videos from the Zune Marketplace in more than 100 countries. If you have a pre-paid Zune card and want to redeem your points for media content, visit the “Redeem Points” tab on your online account and enter the code from your card. Then select the content you want to download or stream. ..
Of course the first thing you will need to do is buy a Zune card. You can find them for different amounts at most retail locations that sell Zune’s like Walmart, Best Buy…etc. When you purchase the card make sure the cashier activates it.
Now open up your Zune desktop software and sign in if you aren’t already. Go into Settings \ Account and under Microsoft Points click on Redeem Code.
Now enter the code from the back of the card that you scratch off and hit Next.
After entering in your code successfully it asks for your contact information, which seems odd considering you’re using a prepaid card. You may want to enter in a fictitious address and phone number if concerned about privacy…then click Next. The only thing you might want to enter in legitimately is your email address to get a confirmation email.
You’re given a Thank you message…
And back in your Account Settings you’ll see the points have been added.
Now you can go shopping for music, videos, TV shows, and more at the Zune Marketplace.
If you don’t want to give up your credit card info and pay the monthly fee for the Zune Pass, using prepaid card to purchase music as you go is a good alternative.
