You made it happen.
You told us that you wanted to be able to buy things on Xbox Live using money instead of points, and soon it will be a reality.
The Xbox team wants to make the transition easy. After the next Xbox 360 system update, when you go to buy something or redeem a Microsoft Points code on your console, we’ll add to your account an amount of currency equal to or greater than the Xbox Marketplace value of your Microsoft Points, which will be retired. Still have Microsoft Points cards? Don’t worry. We’ll continue to accept purchased Microsoft Points cards and codes until further notice – they’ll just be adjusted to “real” currency as described. Plus, all those Microsoft Points you earned through Xbox Live Rewards will transition to local currency as well.
You already know the benefits, but to drive the point home: Item prices will be expressed in local currency – no need to calculate what something costs. You can still directly purchase content from Xbox stores using any current form of payment available in your region, including credit cards. And with a rollout starting in late 2013, you’ll be able to buy new Xbox gift cards (denominated in your local currency) through our online retailers and in local retail stores.
We’re excited about this change, another way we’re working to make Xbox Live the best community for gaming and entertainment! Check out this Xbox Wire post for more details.
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Jennifer Chen
Microsoft News Center Staff