Converted Microsoft Points will expire in a year
Added: 13.06.2013 4:17 | 19 views | 0 comments
StickSkills: "During their E3 media briefing, Microsoft announced the phasing out of Microsoft Points starting this fall. What they didnt tell you, was that the Points, after being converted to real funds, will expire."
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| News: Existing MS Points balance will be converted to real currency
Added: 11.06.2013 14:24 | 14 views | 0 comments
Microsoft promises the conversion won't leave gamers short changed.
But what does this mean for gamers with Microsoft Points either sitting in their account or waiting to be redeemed?
"When you use your existing Microsoft Points to initiate a purchase or redeem a Points card with your Microsoft account later this year, we'll deposit into your account an amount of money equal to or greater than the marketplace value of your Microsoft Points, and your Microsoft Points will be retired," explains an MS FAQ. "The purchased funds you deposit into your account after the transition will not expire. However, the funds we deposit into your account at the...
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| Swapping Microsoft Points for real money - Microsoft explains how the phase-out will work
Added: 11.06.2013 12:43 | 14 views | 0 comments
Owned points will be automatically converted to cash in late 2013.
Microsoft has published a FAQ on how the switch from Microsoft Points to real money transactions on Xbox Live will work. The gist is that points stored in your account will be automatically exchanged for an "equal or greater" quantity of real-world cash following an Xbox Live update this autumn.
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| Microsoft Points to be killed off with Xbox One
Added: 10.06.2013 18:38 | 23 views | 0 comments
Microsoft confirms controversial Points system to be replaced by local currency with arrival of next-generation platform.
Microsoft's controversial Microsoft Points system will be killed off when the Xbox One arrives, the company today confirmed as part of its 2013 Electronic Entertainment Expo.
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.
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www.gamespot.com
| Microsoft dumps Microsoft Points for real money
Added: 10.06.2013 18:34 | 15 views | 0 comments
Actual cash transactions available soon on Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Points are going to be as dead as the dodo. It's unlikely, however, that you'll be able to take money out of the system.
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www.oxm.co.uk
| Resident Evil: Revelations Rachael Ooze Trailer (HD)
Added: 08.06.2013 7:20 | 5 views | 0 comments
Starting from June 11th, two additional characters for players to face the fear with will be available in Raid Mode's co-op action - 'Rachael Ooze', the infected mutation of the mysterious blonde and a female version of series favourite, Hunk known only as 'Lady Hunk'. Each character can be purchased for 240 Microsoft Points or #036;2.99 / 2.99 and will compliment a full roster of existing Raid Mode characters.
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| Resident Evil: Revelations Lady Hunk Trailer (HD)
Added: 08.06.2013 7:16 | 6 views | 0 comments
Starting from June 11th, two additional characters for players to face the fear with will be available in Raid Mode's co-op action - 'Rachael Ooze', the infected mutation of the mysterious blonde and a female version of series favourite, Hunk known only as 'Lady Hunk'. Each character can be purchased for 240 Microsoft Points or #036;2.99 / 2.99 and will compliment a full roster of existing Raid Mode characters.
Tags: Resident, Trailer, Easy, Jump, Last, Rage, Microsoft, Most, Huge, Points, Microsoft Points, RevelationsFrom:
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