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Microsoft Points will be converted to real money later this year
- Last month it was reported that Microsoft would be shutting down their points system used to purchase virtual goods and arcade-style games over Xbox Live. It was a long time in the making as there likely aren’t many people that…
Microsoft phasing out its virtual points currency in Windows 8
- It looks like Microsoft is ready to begin phasing out its points-based currency starting with the launch of Windows 8. The latest beta for the upcoming operating system now allows users to pay for game, movie and music content using…
Rumor: Microsoft phasing out its virtual points currency
- Microsoft's Xbox Live point system has been widely criticized by users for being confusing and difficult to convert into real prices. They allow users to purchase content on the Xbox 360, Windows Phone and Zune Marketplace without a credit card.…
Microsoft loses thousands via Microsoft Points exploit
- Update: Microsoft has confirmed that the exploit actually resulted in much less than the previously estimated. The original story is below:
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