Microsoft Points still sticking around for Xbox 360
Now The Verge reports that, according to a Microsoft spokesperson, Windows 8 will indeed allow for real world money to be used for buying video and music content for Windows 8 devices, with Microsoft Points remaining as an option. However, the spokesperson added, "Microsoft Points continue to be the currency for purchasing content for the Xbox 360 console."
Microsoft seem to want to keep this outdated and proprietary Microsoft Points system in place, at least for the Xbox 360 console, while at the same time giving Windows 8 owners a way to pay for much of the same content with real world money. Perhaps Microsoft is simply waiting for the launch of the Xbox 360's successor to completely ditch Microsoft Points once and for all. In any case, this current situation is bound to cause confusion for owners of both an Xbox 360 and a Windows 8 device.
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IglesiasPosted:
Kex I wouldn't mind if Microsoft Points went.
Until your account gets hacked along with a credit card.
L33t-Ninja-MuchPosted:
-TurboKex I wouldn't mind if Microsoft Points went.
I would. I don't like putting my credit car(s) on Xbox.
yea me to i like being able to go out and get em
CircularPosted:
Kex I wouldn't mind if Microsoft Points went.
I would. I don't like putting my credit car(s) on Xbox.
CartoonHeadPosted:
-Khalifaa-KRATOS897 dammn!!... i remember the time that **** was injectable, i had all the markeplace **** i wanted...
i miss those good old times.... :'(
What are you even talking about? Injectable isn't even a word?
noob...
SwapPosted:
DEEJAYstar46 Good, I would hate to see Microsoft Points go.
same haha makes it look cheaper haha i know its not but makes it look it haha
NatusVincerePosted:
Microsoft trying to go back to the original xbox ways. Like the the idea to be honest.
TywinPosted:
KRATOS897 dammn!!... i remember the time that **** was injectable, i had all the markeplace **** i wanted...
i miss those good old times.... :'(
What are you even talking about? Injectable isn't even a word?
MortarPosted:
Ok, so Microsoft Points are to be used to buy DLC, themes, avatar items, profile pictures, arcade games and the option for other games, whilst actual money is used to purchase films, videos, music ect and the primary method to purchase games on demand.
chanler211Posted:
Microsoft seem to want to keep this outdated and proprietary Microsoft Points system in place
I dont think it is outdated at all. Microsoft points allow us to get discounts on buying them for cheaper and stuff like that. no store would ever sell a 20$ card for 15$ as they are giving you 5$. I dont get why news companies and sites are making such a big deal of microsoft points being outdated and bad as they have never had a problem with them. for people complaining about leftover points they will soon complain about having leftover money.
I dont think it is outdated at all. Microsoft points allow us to get discounts on buying them for cheaper and stuff like that. no store would ever sell a 20$ card for 15$ as they are giving you 5$. I dont get why news companies and sites are making such a big deal of microsoft points being outdated and bad as they have never had a problem with them. for people complaining about leftover points they will soon complain about having leftover money.
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