The first report of Microsoft axing Points came in January 2012, when a source said the company was in favor of real-world currency.

Microsoft Points have been in place since the inception of Xbox Live and have not been without criticism. Rather than using real-world currency, Microsoft has adopted its own system, where 400 Microsoft Points is equivalent to $5. Further, Microsoft sells Point packs only in multiples of 400, often leaving gamers with excess points after purchasing content that they want.

The Xbox One will , according to a representative from the Microsoft-owned Rare studio.