Microsoft Announces New Xbox 360 Points Gifting System

[tenaciousdave]

Xbox Live director of programming Larry Hryb, better known as Major Nelson, has revealed as part of a new post in his popular weblog that Microsoft is offering an Xbox 360 Points gifting system, currently U.S. only.

Now, when purchasing Microsoft Points online at the official website (linked via Hryb's post), users may also elect to gift points to other U.S. users, using the recipient's Windows Live ID (not their Gamertag).

Users sign in as usual to the Microsoft Points site using their own Windows Live ID, and instead of purchasing points for themselves, may put in a friend as a recipient at the point of sale.

Major Nelson adds, "I have asked the team to add the ability to gift points based on Gamertag, and they said they'll work on that for the future, but for now… you'll need to know the recipients Windows Live ID. Anyway, I thought you guys may want to try if you have someone on your list you want to send some Points to this Holiday season."


Source: Gamasutra (http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=16752)

[iJohn]

Seems similar to the Wii doesn't it ;)

[tenaciousdave]

Indeed it does. What can be said though. One good idea deserves a copy.

[D3AD ROMANC3]

One good idea deserves a copy.

this is a quote sony have clipped up on every board at sony hq

[tenaciousdave]

this is a quote sony have clipped up on every board at sony hq

I'll forgive them that considering how many times they were copied during the PS1 and PS2 glory days.

[Exane22]

I'll forgive them that considering how many times they were copied during the PS1 and PS2 glory days.
That would be y those were there glory days, because they were being copied not the other way around. off topic though ;)

Predator this is perfect for you man, ur always begging for points so now maybe someone can help you out next time lawl :D But seriously this is a great idea IMO, maybe i might throw some people some points here and there.......If you guys are lucky ;)

[D3AD ROMANC3]

i guess its time to spam ma friends list telling them to give me points :)

[codedigital]

Makes it easier on us when we need to give our American users points...now I don't have to go and buy a card. :D

[Stinkyfire]

Makes it easier on us when we need to give our American users points...now I don't have to go and buy a card. :D


Yeah code, how bout some Christmas points for all Halo3 Generals :)

[codedigital]

Yeah code, how bout some Christmas points for all Halo3 Generals :)

I'd give points to those that have prestige'd on CoD4 before wasting points on you Halo kids :p

Hahaha. :D

[JJ UK]

What about us Brits? and the rest of the world to be fair :p, sounds like a great plan on Microsoft's behalf, and even better what you said code, about points in prizes etc, no getting the card "lost in the mail" or accidentally sending the wrong redemption code eh? ;)

[L3giOn]

I'd give points to those that have prestige'd on CoD4 before wasting points on you Halo kids :p

Hahaha. :D


I might have to take you up on that Jeremy. :p