Tag Archives: ms points

Thu, Jan 24, 2013 | 04:55 GMT

Microsoft Points currency conversion unfair to Japan, says dev

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Microsoft’s policy regarding the exchange of MS Points for currency leaves Japanese developers with less revenue than their international peers, according to G.Rev boss Hiroyuki Maruyama .

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Wed, Oct 10, 2012 | 02:39 BST

Microsoft Points to remain standard on Xbox Live

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Microsoft has clarified its stance on Microsoft Points, Windows 8 and Xbox Live.

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Wed, Jan 25, 2012 | 11:13 GMT

Rumour: Microsoft to keep redeemable codes following MS points phase out

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Microsoft will keep the option of redeemable codes for Xbox 360 users for retail once Microsoft Points are set to be scrapped, a Eurogamer rumour has said.

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Tue, May 24, 2011 | 09:10 BST

Tuesday Shorts – Minecraft grass, Lady Gaga, LOTRO update, more

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It’s Tuesday morning in your time zone, which means it’s cocktail hour in mine. Enjoy these shorts while I slip off to the pub.

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Fri, Mar 11, 2011 | 14:03 GMT

Microsoft: MSP exploit losses “nowhere near” $1.2m

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Microsoft has made a statement in response to the recent MS Points exploit, commenting that reported losses are “nowhere near” accurate.

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Wed, Mar 09, 2011 | 23:23 GMT

Report: Code exploit cost Microsoft $1.2 million

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A code-generating site has reportedly cost Microsoft $1.2 million in illicit MS Points.

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Thu, Apr 15, 2010 | 21:06 BST

New MS Points pricing structure is US-only for the time being

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Microsoft has confirmed that its new pricing structure for MS Points is for the US only at this time.

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Sat, Apr 10, 2010 | 15:59 BST

Microsoft changes purchase increment for MS Points on XBL

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Microsoft has changed the way you purchase MS Points by allowing purchases in multiples of 400 instead of 500.

This means no more left over points in unusual amounts until you purchase more.

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Tue, Jan 26, 2010 | 17:14 GMT

Lawsuit filed against Microsoft over MS Points in GFWL

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A class action lawsuit against Microsoft has been filed in Philadelphia over the MS Points system used in Games For Windows Live Marketplace.

Apparently, excess points left over after purchasing items cannot be used.

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Wed, Jan 20, 2010 | 18:49 GMT

Aaron Greenberg: MS “never intended to mislead people” with MS Points

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Microsoft’s Aaron Greenberg has revealed that the company never intended to “mislead” folks when using MS Points as currency on Xbox Live.

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