Rumour: Microsoft Points to be scrapped by end of 2012

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The Microsoft’s Points system, used for Xbox Live Marketplace and other Microsoft marketplaces, is set to be abolished by the end of the year, according to a Inside Mobile Apps report. The site reckons that local, real-world currency will replace points. Microsoft only uses real-life money for when games are bought from Games on Demand, although the option is available to also buy them with Microsoft Points.

Microsoft Points has been around the release of Xbox 360 in 2005, and has also been around for other storefronts including Zune Marketplace, Games for Windows Live and Windows Phone 7.

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Source: http://www.vg247.com/2012/01/24/rumour-microsoft-points-system-to-be-scrapped-by-end-of-2012/

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KatsumiPosted:

Thats is a terrible idea.

-AskingAlexandria-Posted:

This is such a terrible idea it's untrue.

NewVegasPosted:

Thats Gonna be a pain but eh! 50 comment so This topic is hot!

ImmortalTechniquePosted:

I guess it's better to type a long ass code. But it's true what the guy under me said.

xFeverPosted:

great so now if someone hacks microsoft ... there will be millions more credit cards on the go..

WJLPosted:

Now i'm gonna have to use my mom's credit card for everything.

LuKeSlObBiEsPosted:

Thats complete BS the cards will always be around

DrummerRyPosted:

This just such awesome news! Cant wait to see the back end of this currency! :)

BidPosted:

This is pretty good now there will be no left over points that I have nothing to do with

Braehead_ClanPosted:

PBJ this is dumb, i like to use cash. im 15 i dont have a credit card


you will still be able to buy pre-paid cards, as PSN uses money but you can still get pre-paid PSN cards