27 Aug
Microsoft has released the Xbox 360 update which introduces Xbox Live’s switch from Microsoft Points to real-world currency. “When you go to initiate a purchase or redeem a Microsoft Points card through your Xbox 360, we’ll add to you Microsoft account an amount of currency equal to or greater than the Xbox Marketplace value of […]
10 Oct
Reportedly no longer the default payment method on the OS, Microsoft Points will be replaced by real money payment options
Microsoft has announced via the “Xbox Live Rewards”-Twitter feed that coming this fall, players will be able to earn rewards based on their Gamerscore. More information is to be found after the jump.
InsideMobileApps.com reports that according to an unidentified source, Microsoft will begin phasing out its virtual currency before the end of the year. The Microsoft Points are currently used in the Zune Marketplace and on Windows phones, as well as in the Xbox Live Marketplace. According to the source, Microsoft will have replaced the system with one […]