Microsoft Points

Microsoft Points, first introduced in November 2005 as Xbox Live Points, were a digital currency issued by Microsoft for use on its Xbox and Zune product lines. Points could be used to purchase video games and downloadable content from the Xbox Live Marketplace, digital content such as music and videos on Zune Marketplace, and content on Windows Live Gallery.

In June 2013, Microsoft announced that it would phase out Microsoft Points by the end of 2013, in favor of local cash currencies (such as the United States dollar and Euro) on its digital distribution platforms. A software update for the Xbox 360 was released on August 26, 2013 that implemented this change; users' existing Microsoft Points were converted into an equivalent amount of local currency for purchases.