There’s finally a reason to use Bing – to get free Overwatch 2 skins
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I can’t believe it’s finally here – I’m using Bing to collect enough points to get Overwatch 2 coins and eventually buy one of the new skins. But I’m not the only one who can benefit from this; you can too.
Overlook 2 skins have now become more accessible thanks to Microsoft Rewards (opens in new tab). You can use Bing and a few other methods to earn Microsoft points for prizes like gift cards, sweepstakes, and now Overwatch 2 coins.
All you need to do is log into your Microsoft account and access your points. If you’ve been using Bing for a while and haven’t redeemed your points, chances are you have quite a few.
After figuring out how many points you have, go to the redemption section of the store and search for “Overwatch 2.” Here you will find a number of options, but the one you are looking for is the Overwatch Coins digital code. After selecting the number of coins, you will receive a digital code to your Microsoft email, which you can redeem battle.net (opens in new tab).
Mind num Bing searches
Let’s break down the numbers of these reward points.
You can select 200 coins for 1,800 points, 500 coins for 5,000 points, or 1,000 coins for 10,000 points. Therefore, you can get the new Star Sheep Orisa Bundle which costs 1,900 Overwatch Coins for around 20,000 points. You can also purchase the new Street Runner Genji Bundle worth 1,500 Overwatch Coins for 15,000 points.
However, if you really want to save points, it might be wiser to go for 200 coins and build up from there. Selecting 200 coins is better value for money, with the Orisa skin only costing you 17,100 points and the Genji skin needing 13,500 points if you use this technique and only get 200 coins at a time. While this is a great way to get the most out of your Microsoft points, it’s not as easy as buying larger bundles. It’s a bit counterintuitive, but trust me, it’s the best way to get the most bang for your buck. Plus, it’s easier to go for 500 or 1,000 coins because Overwatch skin prices increase in odd numbers.
While this may seem difficult, it is not as difficult as it may seem and can save you money. It’s worth remembering that 1000 coins in Overwatch will cost you $10 / £8.60 / AUD$15.40, which converts to 10,000 Microsoft points, all of which you can earn doing practically nothing.
Although you can save money thanks to the Microsoft reward points, they didn’t come out of the blue – it takes quite a bit of time to accumulate the points. It’s important to note that Level 1 members earn up to 5 points per day and 150 points per month by searching through Bing on PC or mobile.
Level 2 members, on the other hand, earn up to 20 points per day and 600 points per month. So if you’re a fan of the new Star Sheep Orisa skin, it’ll take you a whopping 4,000 days or 11 years to use Bing.
A disturbing realization
I can’t decide whether to get ripped off or scammed with this new hack. On the one hand, I can finally smile in the face of those who doubted me because I used Bing. It’s the default setting and I don’t always have time to change it. However, it’s also pretty sad that it takes Bing 10 years to get a free skin in Overwatch 2. Am I that desperate?
Yes, I am, and I’m not ashamed of it. I am a young professional in an energy crisis; I can’t afford to spend money on things like skins. But I still want to enjoy features that were originally free in the first Overwatch.
My plan is to spend eight years Bing-ing to buy the new Street Running Genji skin, because it’s Genji and he has a hood. In my opinion, it is more than worth it. So for now, I’m using Bing as my search engine. It may seem crazy, but after my next big purchase in eight years, I’ll be the one smiling.