14 DAY TRIAL // The Xbox 360 is a very popular gaming device, largely due to the fact that its Xbox Live service is one of the best online features in any current generation console, offering a wide amount of content, downloads and getting new aspects everyday.
One of these is the fact that Xbox 360 users can now use the popular Internet service PayPal as a method of payment on the Xbox Live Marketplace. Don't think that you will be able to pay directly with it though, as if you go to the Xbox.com website, you will be able to buy Microsoft Points in order for them to be added to your credit balance.
This is something extremely good, especially since many users weren't really inclined to associate their credit card information to their Xbox Live account. In case you don't have a PayPal account, getting one is quite easy and, in just a few steps, you will be able to tie it with your Xbox Live profile.
First, you have to sign in to the Xbox.com website and go to the account summary page. Then, you need to choose Manage Payment Options, and click the Add a new PayPal account button. All you need to do is introduce your details and you're good to go for buying new MS Points.
Here are some important things that the Xbox 360 community manager, Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb, revealed on his blog alongside his announcement of this new feature:
- PayPal is currently supported for Xbox LIVE users in the U.S. only. - PayPal can only be used to purchase Microsoft Points on Xbox.com. - PayPal accounts are not available for purchasing Microsoft Points on the Xbox 360 console. - You can associate multiple Pay Pal accounts with your Xbox LIVE account.
Overall, seeing that PayPal is used by many people all around the world, this new feature was somewhat of a no-brainer, but it's quite nice to see it implemented. Alongside other incoming features like integration with Facebook, Twitter or Last.fm, Xbox Live is getting more and more attractive.