wraggster
April 12th, 2010, 15:58
Microsoft has changed the options for Microsoft Points in the US, allowing users to purchase the currency in increments of 400, 800 and 1200, closer matching the price of full downloadable games.
The Xbox Live currency has been criticised in the past for forcing users to buy in increments of 500, leaving consumers with small, unused amounts after a purchase.
Earlier this year, the company said that it was trying to be more transparent with its online currency, claiming the Points system was never designed to mislead consumers.
Microsoft continues to use its own currency system, while rival Sony uses real-world currency local to the region on its PlayStation Network.
European prices for Microsoft Points currently remain unchanged.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/microsoft-changes-points-system-on-xbox-live
The Xbox Live currency has been criticised in the past for forcing users to buy in increments of 500, leaving consumers with small, unused amounts after a purchase.
Earlier this year, the company said that it was trying to be more transparent with its online currency, claiming the Points system was never designed to mislead consumers.
Microsoft continues to use its own currency system, while rival Sony uses real-world currency local to the region on its PlayStation Network.
European prices for Microsoft Points currently remain unchanged.
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/microsoft-changes-points-system-on-xbox-live