Should I get Win 8.1 now?

[Mecami]

Hey I'm wondering, do you think it's worth it to buy a Win8.1 pro licence from G2A for 25€~ so I can upgrade to Win10 when it comes out?

Does it even work like that?

 

I'm currently on an "evaluation copy" of Win7...

[nanowatt]

For 25 euros is not that bad not to mention you get 1 year free for windows 10.I would say yes,it's ok to get it

[ZetZet]

Yes. Yes.

 

For 25 euros is not that bad not to mention you get 1 year free for windows 10.I would say yes,it's ok to get it

You get 1 year to upgrade. And you can keep it forever. If you don't upgrade in 1 year you will have to buy w10.

[Samfisher]

For 25 euros is not that bad not to mention you get 1 year free for windows 10.I would say yes,it's ok to get it

 

25 Euros?  G2A or that subreddit? I don't know how trustworthy those are, read a lot of stories where a 2nd install on the same PC revoked the license and calls to MS said they were fake keys >.<

[nanowatt]

25 Euros?  G2A or that subreddit? I don't know how trustworthy those are, read a lot of stories where a 2nd install on the same PC revoked the license and calls to MS said they were fake keys >.<

I got a few things off there and never had a problem.Not an operation system that is but with the games...well always fine

[Mecami]

25 Euros?  G2A or that subreddit? I don't know how trustworthy those are, read a lot of stories where a 2nd install on the same PC revoked the license and calls to MS said they were fake keys >.<

Some digging around revealed this:

Dear Valued customer,

You have reached Microsoft Customer Service, South East Asia. My name is Rizky and I would address your enquiry. As I understand it, you have inquiry for Microsoft Windows 8 Pro from G2A website. If my understanding is inaccurate, please let me know.

For this information, we have to inform you that it is not recommended by Microsoft to make purchases of these softwares as they are not official and genuine versions that are support by Microsoft activation. Microsoft does not have any vendor agreements with G2A or any of it’s resellers and so this in direct conflict to the Microsoft software license agreement since they are not an authorized electronic supplier of genuine Microsoft software. We cannot verify the genuine sales of the G2A third party seller but without authorization from Microsoft they cannot be genuine supplier.

Sincerely, it was a pleasure helping you. If ever you need further assistance please don’t hesitate to send us an email and we will be more than happy to help you.

Thank you for contacting Microsoft. Have a nice day!

Regards,

Rizky

Customer Service Representative

Microsoft Customer Service, South East Asia (SEA)

 

Some guy received this as an answer, when he contacted Microsoft about this.

Either it's true or Microsoft just wantes you to buy it for higher prices from other retailers...

[Samfisher]

I got a few things off there and never had a problem.Not an operation system that is but with the games...well always fine

 

The Windows keys are highly likely MSDN keys, and your keys will be revoked once the seller stops paying MS for that access.