Microsoft Points starting to be phased out

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Microsoft has begun removing its Points system as a method of payment for the more traditional real-world cash, which includes the official pricing of applications. This changes the way that users will pay for applications on Windows 8, as prior to an update, the point system was still very much active.

While some may like the point system, it has been widely used for Xbox Live and the Zune Marketplace to buy various forms of media and applications. Roughly 80 Microsoft Points is a dollar. However, in newer Windows 8 builds, applications and media can be paid for on a credit card, with the Microsoft Point system being used as a second option.

As for now, we can confirm that Xbox Live is still using the Microsoft point system as a method of payment, however, we could see things change when Microsoft release the new dashboard update. We’ll keep you posted if we learn more about this.

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NoggerMcGooPosted:

Oh god, why the hell is Microsoft pushing Windows 8 so much.
Windows 8 is pure trash.

DarkGrayPosted:

Attune I personally think the Microsoft Point system is good, what if someone gets a few extra bucks for doing the dishes? Go down to the store and get points. No everyone has a credit card. I mean it works better with the points. I say they should keep it how it is.


extra bucks for doing the dishes that is something you should do for free you need dishes to eat on right lol but I do agree with you not everyone has a credit card.

IdeasPosted:

Guys, you know that PSN has cards that just put actual money on your accounts so I am assuming Xbox will too.

TywinPosted:

CoDziLLeSt_V2 ya smart one no if someone hacks your account they will have your credit card info microsoft is retarded


You're an idiot. If they hacked your account they could just buy Microsoft points which is the same thing as buying the games with the new currency system.

CoDziLLeSt_V2Posted:

ya smart one no if someone hacks your account they will have your credit card info microsoft is retarded

OrigamoPosted:

-Lion This is stupid
They need to think about people like me who are 15 and who's parents do NOT want to add a debit card to xbox its ridicolous


I know, my parents don't want their card details on my Xbox.

-LionPosted:

This is stupid
They need to think about people like me who are 15 and who's parents do NOT want to add a debit card to xbox its ridicolous

BotchPosted:

My credit card doesn't even work on Xbox, so Microsoft points would be the only way I can purchase things.

SmurfsPosted:

Attune I personally think the Microsoft Point system is good, what if someone gets a few extra bucks for doing the dishes? Go down to the store and get points. No everyone has a credit card. I mean it works better with the points. I say they should keep it how it is.


Yeah I agree with you.

YuiPosted:

i Like the MSP System, i Hope the don't


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