Hines said that he isn't sure how long the 'limited time' Xbox offer will last, though he did explain the reasoning behind it. It splits like this, Hines said, because you'll pay $59.99 upfront for Fallout 4 when you pre-order it through the Xbox Store, while you might not even have to put money down for a retail pre-order.

Pre-order Fallout 4 at retail, and you'll receive the Fallout 3 download code when you pick up your physical copy of Fallout 4 on its Nov.'I don't know what the timeframe is as to when that will happen,' Hines said. It will be playable immediately on that system and at an undetermined date when the game becomes backward compatible on Xbox One. Pre-order Fallout 4 as a download through the Xbox Store, and Microsoft will send you a code within 7-10 days to download The Xbox 360 version of Fallout 3.To claim your free Fallout 3 copy, there are two scenarios, depending on where and when you pre-order Fallout 4. The free game offer isn't limited to Xbox Store pre-orders, but the timing is. Xbox One owners who pre-order Fallout 4 through the Xbox Store now can get Fallout 3 free within 7-10 days, Bethesda's vice president of PR and marketing Pete Hines told Polygon this morning.

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