A change is coming to how Microsoft rewards points for those who play on Xbox consoles. The Xbox website was recently updated to say that players will soon be able to spend their reward points directly on the console.
The new system will work simply. Like any other payment method, players can choose to use their reward points when checking out on the Xbox Marketplace.
“Spending your points has never been easier. On your console, simply choose something you want from the Store and use your points at checkout,” the website notes. The fine print notes that the points cannot be used to redeem subscriptions. It is not clear when this new benefit will be available.
Other Xbox Reward Opportunities
Xbox Game Pass subscribers earn up to four times the points. Those who subscribe to the premium tier earn double points, and those who subscribe to the ultimate tier earn quadruple the points when playing and shopping. Players who earn up to 5,000 points will receive a $5 Xbox gift card.
The website also encourages players to look into the Xbox Mastercard to earn rewards even faster. Those who have the card will receive Microsoft Rewards benefits at level 2.
Xbox Is Currently Vocal About Wanting to Rededicate to Loyal Players
Xbox is currently in the middle of a shake-up. Asha Sharma recently assumed the role of Xbox CEO following the retirement of Phil Spencer and Sarah Bond’s subsequent resignation. In her earliest interviews as CEO, Sharma has been outspoken about wanting to revitalize the brand and believing that begins with a commitment to the loyal Xbox audience.
More recently, Sharma has even suggested that the price of Game Pass has become too high for players. There’s even been talk of bundling Netflix with a Game Pass tier. Learn more about that at this link.
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but spend a dollar and you only get one point. how her backwards is that. so if you really want to just go the route purchasing it would take you $5,000 to make one gift card
SNK bringing back the Neo Geo. Sony, Sega, Microsoft, and Nintendo should do the same with the 6th gen but cheaper. Same way SNK is doing it.
Gaming has become too expensive especially on the PC. I basically have set my expectations lower and just game on an Xbox S console on a 1080p TV. It’s fine I am retired and don’t feel like I need to spend money on 4K gaming. I used to PC game for years, but eventually the frequent upgrading of hardware just became a chore. My wallet did not much care for all the upgrades either. Does not sound like gaming will get any cheaper anytime soon.
You’ve almost always have been able to. 1000 point is a dollar and so on