Microsoft will begin the Xbox Live Marketplace's transition from Microsoft Points to real-world currencies in 'late 2013', the company has confirmed.

"Our goal is to make this transition as easy as possible for you," it said in an update issued today.

"After the next Xbox 360 system update, when you go to buy something or redeem a Microsoft Points card or code on your console with your Microsoft account, we'll add to your account an amount of currency equal to or greater than the Xbox Marketplace value of your Microsoft Points, which will be retired," it explained.

Those with MS Points Cards after the transition will still be able to redeem them via Xbox Live for "equal to or greater" sums of local currency, assured Microsoft.

The company has also confirmed plans to release new 'Xbox Gift Cards' available in your local currency through online retailers and in local retail stores.

The new Xbox dashboard update and its real-world currency has been in beta testing in recent weeks. Uproar was sparked when testers noticed the significantly diminished value of their MS Points when converted to real money, but Microsoft was quick to clarify that the inflated beta test prices were "an unintended error".

Posted: Aug 09, 2013 5:01 pm
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