Posted by Benjamin Baker | 2 Comments
Real Money Transactions May Replace Microsoft Points
In an interesting turn of events, it appears that maybe Microsoft is considering getting rid of their payment system, Microsoft Points. For a number of years, gamers on Xbox Live have had to deal with buying set amounts of Microsoft Points, often being left with leftover amounts of Points that can’t really be spent on anything. The use of those points have also moved on towards the Games for Windows Live and Zune services.
In a report by Inside Moblie Apps, it seems Microsoft may be phasing out Microsoft Points in favor of real money transactions, like the PSN has been doing since day one. This is strictly a rumor at the moment, so until Microsoft comes out and says otherwise, don’t get your hopes up.
[Source: IGN]
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I know I’m probably the minority here, but I kinda like having Microsoft points be seperate from cash. Whenever I can’t figure out what to get a Xbox gamer for a gift they have always been my failsafe, but now I’m gonna seem (more) like a lazyass for just giving them cash. Oh well I guess it’s better overall.
I am not entirely sure about them getting rid of the MSP, but I can tell you one thing, many prefer actual dollars to a conversion of fake “space bucks.”