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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SorceryPosted:
The reason that points work is that it's a currency that can be used all over the world and has the same value, it's convenient. At least if they do phase it out people will begin to realize how much of a scam everything they buy actually is in terms of real currency, they should also fix their pathetic marketplace prices, a game worth about $30 on Steam or In Store is priced at over $60 on Xbox Live.
slapshot101Posted:
I hope they do this because you have to pay a different currency for the games and then add ons are different.
LucozadePosted:
2014ZyphrBelkin the cards will be rare ! go buy em all :P , back on topic it will be better because you always have leftover points
Surely they will just stop anyone from using them once they make the change. It's a lot like when HMV scrapped all gift cards because they were going bankrupt
generalhunterPosted:
I hope not a lot of things are cheaper with points compared to the PSN prices 1200 points for COD map pack only like 9.50 yet on PSN it costs 11.99
2014Posted:
ZyphrBelkin the cards will be rare ! go buy em all :P , back on topic it will be better because you always have leftover points
You will have left over money as well because of taxes and what not anyways.
You can't tax the cards unless your gamestop that's why I have never bought MS Points from them
LevisPosted:
Well i guess all those microsoft points like 70msp are going to be wasted geting stuck on ur account
LillardPosted:
Frankish This could be a lot easier, cause when you buy something for 1200 you have useless points left over.
I have 7 microsoft points...point valid.
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