Amex & BA Master Thread
Dec 21, 2012, 11:34 am
#2836
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: N.Wales, UK
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Hmmm, especially since you have to unlock something on halo, only just read that bit. Guess what I'll be getting the nephews to do on Christmas day??
Dec 21, 2012, 11:36 am
#2837
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
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Hehe - that sounds like an excellent plan :P £10 instant credit for syncing, CPW, Dixons Travel and Cineworld offers are all without having to complete any Halo 4 challenges.
Dec 21, 2012, 1:39 pm
#2838
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Tyrone,EU
Programs: Avios Hunter
Posts: 2,812
Regarding buying HN vouchers online to avail of the offer.
It's highly unlikely to work.
"Please note, orders for Harvey Nichols Gift Vouchers are processed and despatched by Voucher Express and this name will appear on your payment card statement."
It's highly unlikely to work.
"Please note, orders for Harvey Nichols Gift Vouchers are processed and despatched by Voucher Express and this name will appear on your payment card statement."
Dec 21, 2012, 2:35 pm
#2839
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Just been told that if I bring an xbox home it will be chucked in the bin no questions asked! 
I don't suppose anyone knows if it's possible to run a virtual xbox on a mac or PC through virtualbox or vmware etc?
I can see some threads on various forums where gamers are discussing it but the consensus is that it's not worth the effort since xbox games won't play on other computers because they wouldn't have enough graphics power to run them, however in this case we don't care about that!
I don't suppose anyone knows if it's possible to run a virtual xbox on a mac or PC through virtualbox or vmware etc?
I can see some threads on various forums where gamers are discussing it but the consensus is that it's not worth the effort since xbox games won't play on other computers because they wouldn't have enough graphics power to run them, however in this case we don't care about that!
Dec 21, 2012, 2:39 pm
#2840
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: London
Programs: Le Creuset 26cm square grillit club, laithwaites red club
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What about the business need of an office Xbox?
Originally Posted by PanGalactic
Just been told that if I bring an xbox home it will be chucked in the bin no questions asked!
I don't suppose anyone knows if it's possible to run a virtual xbox on a mac or PC through virtualbox or vmware etc?
I can see some threads on various forums where gamers are discussing it but the consensus is that it's not worth the effort since xbox games won't play on other computers because they wouldn't have enough graphics power to run them, however in this case we don't care about that!
I don't suppose anyone knows if it's possible to run a virtual xbox on a mac or PC through virtualbox or vmware etc?
I can see some threads on various forums where gamers are discussing it but the consensus is that it's not worth the effort since xbox games won't play on other computers because they wouldn't have enough graphics power to run them, however in this case we don't care about that!
Dec 21, 2012, 2:48 pm
#2841
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Dec 21, 2012, 3:02 pm
#2842
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R u not spending them on taking her away for the weekend to LH destinations
R u not spending them on taking her away for the weekend to LH destinations
Dec 21, 2012, 3:04 pm
#2843
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: London
Programs: BA CCR/GGL, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,483
Dec 21, 2012, 3:16 pm
#2844
Join Date: Jul 2006
Programs: BA something, Luftwaffe SEN, CX Gold, Pilsbury Doughboy Fanclub, and lots of Amex cards
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Hmmm, is it possible to rent an xbox360 console?
Could always pick one up cheap on ebay (and then re-sell later)
My gaming days are long behind me- died with the SNES & megadrive/genesis!
Just thinking out loud really- 12x £10 cineworld vouchers + a half price phone (forthcoming new blackberry) could make the hassle worthwhile..
Could always pick one up cheap on ebay (and then re-sell later)
My gaming days are long behind me- died with the SNES & megadrive/genesis!
Just thinking out loud really- 12x £10 cineworld vouchers + a half price phone (forthcoming new blackberry) could make the hassle worthwhile..
Dec 21, 2012, 3:18 pm
#2845
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I had an Atari 2600 , does that count?
I had an Atari 2600 , does that count?
Dec 21, 2012, 3:26 pm
#2846
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
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Pick up a faulty one off eBay for £40 or so. Not one that's totally ruined, but you can get them where the games don't play properly, but the DVD works and the online works. You'd get most of the money back selling it for spares again on eBay when you're done.
Dec 21, 2012, 3:36 pm
#2847
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Also I just switched my personal earning preferences to Amex MR points and Cash as I'm quite satisfied with a high 6 figure Avios balance and 2(almost 3) x 241's! I'd also like to do my first churn on the BA cards soon.
It's hotel points I want now. But free money doesn't hurt either
In other news......
I just sent a text someone I know, just as a long shot, not really thinking he would own an xbox but might know someone who does. He sent me a text back saying he would drop one round to my house on his way out of town tomorrow and which one would I prefer, original or 360?
So, do I need the 360? or will the original be ok? (Just incase it gets thrown in the bin, hehe
)
Dec 21, 2012, 3:39 pm
#2848
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Not sure about doing LH for weekends, it has to be at least 5 nights really, SH for weekends
Also I just switched my personal earning preferences to Amex MR points and Cash as I'm quite satisfied with a high 6 figure Avios balance and 2(almost 3) x 241's! I'd also like to do my first churn on the BA cards soon.
It's hotel points I want now. But free money doesn't hurt either
In other news......
I just sent a text someone I know, just as a long shot, not really thinking he would own an xbox but might know someone who does. He sent me a text back saying he would drop one round to my house on his way out of town tomorrow and which one would I prefer, original or 360?
So, do I need the 360? or will the original be ok? (Just incase it gets thrown in the bin, hehe)
Nothing wrong with LH weekends , SFO for the weekend is a cracker.
Originally Posted by PanGalactic
Also I just switched my personal earning preferences to Amex MR points and Cash as I'm quite satisfied with a high 6 figure Avios balance and 2(almost 3) x 241's! I'd also like to do my first churn on the BA cards soon.
It's hotel points I want now. But free money doesn't hurt either
In other news......
I just sent a text someone I know, just as a long shot, not really thinking he would own an xbox but might know someone who does. He sent me a text back saying he would drop one round to my house on his way out of town tomorrow and which one would I prefer, original or 360?
So, do I need the 360? or will the original be ok? (Just incase it gets thrown in the bin, hehe
)
Dec 21, 2012, 3:41 pm
#2849
Join Date: Sep 2012
Programs: BAEC, HHonors Gold, Amex
Posts: 276
I haven't looked into the Xbox thing, as I don't have one, and don't want one.
Just one question though. Is there the possibility of doubling up on offers with multiple cards (which would make it worth considering), or is it a one offer per Xbox deal, which makes it less attractive?
Just one question though. Is there the possibility of doubling up on offers with multiple cards (which would make it worth considering), or is it a one offer per Xbox deal, which makes it less attractive?
Dec 21, 2012, 3:43 pm
#2850
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I'd ask him to bring the 360 - it's quite a few years old anyway and I'm not sure the original has the same live a/c support. Tesco are doing a 'free' Xbox with Samsung 40" TVs - around £550 all-in, which is pretty impressive!