Xbox Live purchases on Xbox 360 will continue to made using Microsoft Points, a Microsoft spokesperson has announced, putting a halt to speculation that the currency is being phased out in favour of real money.
"Microsoft Points continue to be the currency for purchasing content for the Xbox 360 console," said spokesperson told the Verge. The source confirmed that Windows 8 users will be able to use local currency to buy Xbox content - in fact, the platform will "default" to non-pretend moolah, though "current Xbox Live customers may also make a purchase using points".
The next Xbox 360 dashboard update is rumoured to land on 26th October.
6 comments so far...
fracturedrich on 10 Oct '12 said:
i do not want to give credit card details out on xbox thats why i travel to the shop to get points
OXM ETboy on 10 Oct '12 said:
Fair enough, but there's nothing to stop Microsoft selling Xbox Marketplace cards that use real money.
FishyGinger on 10 Oct '12 said:
That's true, and I don't know why anyone argued with having to have a bank card attached to xbox live. But there won't be any price differences. Sellers aren't going to sell a 10 quid card for 8 quid are they. With points you can get decent bargains occasionally. Microsoft themelves had a 4200 point card for 25 quid
bamozzy on 10 Oct '12 said:
Personally I am glad about this! I do think though that they should offer a 'real' currency option for those who aren't so careful with their bank/credit card details!
Personally I think the Point system also allows for better deals as I often find it cheaper to buy points than it would be in real currency - which in turn makes our buying items even better. I wouldn't pay £35-£40 for premium (BF3) but I bought 4200 points for £25 to get it and still had 200 points left!
glavias on 10 Oct '12 said:
Talking of Microsoft points, it was my birthday the other day and they sent me a present... 20 Microsoft points I think that is about 17p... hmm what do I spend it on
GHOSTY05 on 10 Oct '12 said:
I agree its a good idea to carry on using the cards, but instead use real currency instead of points (like the PS3).
This way you can really see what you are spending, also with the added security of not having a credit card on their system.
I don't like MS points and i never have, as they are designed to make you spend more as it does not feel like real money.