Microsoft to scrap Xbox Points
Tech website the Verge claims that "sources familiar with Microsoft's Xbox plans have revealed plans to replace Points with a new gift card system". It is said that the new system will likely be revealed at E3, or sooner at the official Next Xbox event.
In response, Microsoft has stated that "it's clear its points system is in the early stages of being phased out fully in favour of a local currency one". CVG has contacted Microsoft for further clarification.
However, the company said the Xbox 360 will not likely use any system beyond Microsoft Points, meaning there could be some price comparison issues for future releases, depending on how long Microsoft will support its 360 system for.
The new gift cards are said will work in a manner similar to Apple's iTunes vouchers, which will allow Xbox customers to acquire real-world currency. Cash transactions via credit and debit cards are also expected. It is also said that the new system will work across a whole suite of software from Windows Store to Windows Phone, as Microsoft prepares to better integrate its PC and device services.
In October, Microsoft revealed it was phasing out MS Points for its Windows 8 service.
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slapshot101Posted:
I think Xbox points would work but everything needs to be bought with them. I don't want to buy a game for $59.99 on the digital marketplace and then pay 120 MSP to get the map packs, they need to pick one or the other.
ZahnePosted:
Monster-Munch quote="-me0w"]xboxfan7892 Whyyyy microsoft points were so convenient i
This will work basically the same way, but smoother.
I think it will.
Seems a bit pointless I just think they should have card readers for xbox lol chip and pin lol
CougarPosted:
I don't think that the transition will go over smoothly, but we can all just hope for the best.
PoonPosted:
SCORequirement I like this idea, instead of a 800msp card you should be able to get like a $5 cash card, or a $1 cash card.
Well its just like that on ps3 you just go to game and buy a 20$ psn card then you have 20$ to spend on playstation store. I think its less confusing :)
I think its a bit more confusing, because if it is like PSN they'll take tax out.. the you be left with stupid numbers like $0.12 and stuff like that in your balance... you can get nothing for 12 cents xD
SCOPosted:
Requirement I like this idea, instead of a 800msp card you should be able to get like a $5 cash card, or a $1 cash card.
Well its just like that on ps3 you just go to game and buy a 20$ psn card then you have 20$ to spend on playstation store. I think its less confusing :)
PoonPosted:
this is really stupid.. now where going to get $$ cards and they'll end up taking tax out of it... so we're basically loosing more points...
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