Microsoft Points Convert To Local Currency

By  |  August 27, 2013
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Microsoft Points formally entered retirement on August 27, IGN reported. Transactions on the Xbox 360 will now take place in local currency.

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    Users with existing Microsoft Points balances will see their funds automatically converted.

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    Points converted into currency will be valid until June 1, 2015. For a more detailed overview of the changes, read Microsoft’s transition guide here. 


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