License exchange PC to Xbox

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License exchange PC to Xbox

ThyServant 20

Hello, I need help with a license entitlement review.

In 2023 I purchased 'Halo: The Master Chief Collection' on my laptop (Xbox Store) with Microsoft Rewards Credit, as it was on sale and I planned to get my first gaming console in the future.

Now in 2026 I got my first Xbox and bought other Halo games I didn't have (Halo 5 and Infinite), trying to download the Halo series I discovered that the Halo MCC version I bought does not work on Xbox, but for PC which I don't have.

I tried getting the gamepass trial to download the game, as I thought it may just be a server side licence issue, but after the trial ended it still didn't rectify my problem.

So I'm asking where can I get a license entitlement review of the game version (PC) I do have, to exchange it for the Xbox version. As I need the correct version so I can finally start and play Halos in order. Thank you in-advance for reading and any help.

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Carl-L 21,995 Microsoft External Staff Moderator

Hello ThyServant,

Welcome to Microsoft Q&A forum.

Halo have PC and Xbox version, which are independent from one another, so the PC version cannot be used on Xbox and vice versa.

Please note that this is a user-to-user support forum. Moderators, contributors including external Microsoft employees cannot directly intervene in Microsoft product features or access back-end systems. Our role is limited to providing technical guidance on reported issues, requests, or ideas. In this case, while I think the chance are slim (you redeemed through Microsoft Rewards and a long time has passed). You can try to contact Microsoft Support to see if they can help.

Type Live chat in the search box.
Now click Get help, and Select Contact Support or Sign in to contact support below.
Go to the Products and services tab, and choose Other products
On the Category tab, choose Billing and Account Profile questions
Go to Confirm.
You can now choose the option of Chat with a support agent on your web browser.

Thank you for your understanding.

ThyServant 20 Reputation points

2026-07-22T07:42:01.89+00:00

Yeah, I tried contacting Xbox and after a loop with the virtual agent and not giving the option to chat with a live agent (was voided), so was forced to call them directly. Support was attentive but just told me the same thing as you "too late to refund and we cannot exchange your PC version to the Xbox, you will have to buy it again on Xbox...".

So I went into the store to buy the game and its at full price ~£39,99 xD So I've just went to a third-party-site and bought a cheaper version for ~£10,00.

But regardless, thanks for the read and reply, Cheers
Carl-L 21,995 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator

2026-07-22T13:40:16.7733333+00:00

Hello ThyServant,

Thank you for your understanding.

If you have any other questions. Feel free to ask.