Gamertags being recycled

Discus and support Gamertags being recycled in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; I was wondering if the gamertags get recycled and if I could get the gamertag "Stay Frosty" Thanks 3427e754-55fd-4aa4-a98d-02ac05804714 Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Baby Face Wolfe, Jul 4, 2014.

  1. Gamertags being recycled


    I was wondering if the gamertags get recycled and if I could get the gamertag "Stay Frosty"

    Thanks

    :)
     
    Baby Face Wolfe, Jul 4, 2014
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  2. Judge
    Judge Guest
    Recycled Gamertags

    No, afraid not. They tried recycling unused GamerTags a couple years ago and people were just getting the names and then selling them. Don't expect them to go back and try it again.
     
    Judge, Jul 4, 2014
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  3. xbox360italy
    xbox360italy Guest
    Recycled Gamertags

    Hello

    Sign into Xbox LIVE and go to the My Xbox channel, then select Change Gamertag. From here you can either choose from the random name generator, or you can enter a specific Gamertag to see if it’s available.Starting today,
    we have begun the process of making previously used and unavailable (dead) Xbox LIVE Gamertags available. This process will take some time to complete, and no we can’t tell you when the Gamertag you want might be available. If you are interested, you should
    check back regularly as we are reviving Gamertags daily.

    Changing your Gamertag does not affect your Gamerscore, Achievements, or your friends list.

    Xbox LIVE Gamertags go zombie and rise from the dead

     
    xbox360italy, Jul 4, 2014
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  4. Smwutches
    Smwutches Guest

    Gamertags being recycled

    There is no timetable on when/if gamertags are recycled. The last time Microsoft did release any gamertags it was tags that had been created for the original Xbox that had never been carried over. So it may be a long time before they release any tags again.
    It's also not possible to request a gamertag. Since that tag is already in use, you would have to wait to see if that person ever changes their tag in order for it to free up for your use.
     
    Smwutches, Jul 4, 2014
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  5. Smwutches Win User

    Gamertags being recycled

    There is no timetable on when/if gamertags are recycled. The last time Microsoft did release any gamertags it was tags that had been created for the original Xbox that had never been carried over. So it may be a long time before they release any tags again.
    It's also not possible to request a gamertag. Since that tag is already in use, you would have to wait to see if that person ever changes their tag in order for it to free up for your use.
  6. Khaenin Win User

    Fix the entire gamertag system already

    The next time gamertags are being reset isn't until 2021. After that they will recycle naturally.
  7. SylvorOnix Win User

    inactive accounts gamertags

    I thought this was something that was being done. I think it can be researched online too if unsure if gamertag are being recycled.
  8. HomegrownSilky Win User

    GAMERTAG IN LIMBO - PLEASE RECYCLE

    Xbox 360 gamertags have never been "recycled" and there have been no announced plans to release any of them. A few years ago they began "recycling" Xbox (original) gamertags but found too many were being resold for money so they stopped releasing them.
    I doubt it will happen again.
  9. SwiftEffect Win User

    Gamertag Recycling Question "Relic"

    Is Gamertag Recycling a random process that goes daily, or they just recycle a bunch of gamertags on a specific date?
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