Xbox Live Keeps Microsoft Points

Xbox Live Keeps Microsoft Points

But cash is the new default option for purchases on Windows 8

Microsoft Confirms That Windows 8 Will Sell Content in Local Currency

Microsoft Confirms That Windows 8 Will Sell Content in Local Currency

The Microsoft Points system will be used on the Xbox platform

MS Points Might No Longer Be Required on Xbox Live Based on Windows 8 Change

MS Points Might No Longer Be Required on Xbox Live Based on Windows 8 Change

The Windows 8 store now accepts credit cards for certain types of content

Microsoft Kills the Points System, Brings Cash Payments into Windows 8

Microsoft Kills the Points System, Brings Cash Payments into Windows 8

The company may abandon its often criticized payment system

10,000 Microsoft Points Offered on Scammy Freebies Website

10,000 Microsoft Points Offered on Scammy Freebies Website

Victims hand over their Xbox Live credentials to fraudsters

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • January 26th, 2012
Rumor Mill: Redeemable Codes for Xbox 360 Kept Once Points System Is Eliminated

Rumor Mill: Redeemable Codes for Xbox 360 Kept Once Points System Is Eliminated

Microsoft plans to make the move to increase revenue

Microsoft to Kill Off the Microsoft Points System

Microsoft to Kill Off the Microsoft Points System

It will move app and game-purchasing services to a cash-based system

  • Games
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • August 30th, 2011
Gears of War 3 Gets Season Pass for 30 Dollars

Gears of War 3 Gets Season Pass for 30 Dollars

  • Xbox
  • By Andrei Dobra
  • December 2nd, 2010
Microsoft Starts Xbox Live Rewards Program

Microsoft Starts Xbox Live Rewards Program

  • Xbox
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • July 8th, 2009
1 vs. 100 Gets Prizes on Friday

1 vs. 100 Gets Prizes on Friday

Also launches in the United Kingdom

  • Xbox
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • December 23rd, 2008
Halo: Combat Evolved Gets Price Cut

Halo: Combat Evolved Gets Price Cut

Get it on Xbox Live

  • Xbox
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • November 18th, 2008
Microsoft Launches Xbox 360 Sweepstakes

Microsoft Launches Xbox 360 Sweepstakes

Coming during November

  • Xbox
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • November 18th, 2008
Xbox 360 Is Recession-Proof

Xbox 360 Is Recession-Proof

Says Microsoft

  • Xbox
  • By Andrei Dumitrescu
  • August 5th, 2008
Beware of Xbox Live Scam Message

Beware of Xbox Live Scam Message

Protect your personal data

  • Xbox
  • By Filip Truta
  • January 15th, 2008
Bunnies Hop Their Way onto Xbox LIVE Arcade - Screens and Features

Bunnies Hop Their Way onto Xbox LIVE Arcade - Screens and Features

Chain puzzler featuring an exotic 3D setting

  • Xbox
  • By Filip Truta
  • January 3rd, 2008
Bomberman LIVE Tournament: 100,000 MS Points!

Bomberman LIVE Tournament: 100,000 MS Points!

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