Video Games: Microsoft to Phase Out Points Currency System
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 October 2012 18:13
The points currency system will stay for Xbox 360 Live for now.
If you are accustomed to using Microsoft points, now is as good a time as any to get used to not having them available. Microsoft is phasing out its points currency system used for the Xbox 360. Currently, there is no change to Xbox 360 Live; however, that change may be coming soon as well.
Points system to be phased out for the Xbox 360
With the launch of Windows 8 on October 26, 2012, Microsoft will be phasing out its propriatory points currency system and will replace it with the standard monetary transaction system for the Xbox 360. It is expected that the change will take place later for Xbox 360 Live accounts.
Microsoft Points Currency System
The points system has been around since the Xbox 360 video game system was introduced in 2005. The reason for the change is Microsoft is streamlining its new operating system across all its properties including the Xbox 360, PC and windows phone to offer you seamless service.
The good news is when the monetary system replaces the points system, you will not have to contend with left-over points that may have been useless until you purchased another block of points.