Microsoft Points - How Much Are They Really Worth?

The Unofficial Microsoft Points Converter Will Tell You

Kyle Minor
Whether you are using Microsoft Points for Zune downloads, Windows Live downloads, or Xbox Live downloads, one thing is for sure: most users have no idea how much the purchases they are making are costing them. While most Microsoft downloads are relatively affordable, the decision to use Microsoft Points versus dollar amounts is obvious: deception to the consumer.

Often times, consumers of Microsoft products that can be purchased with Microsoft Points have NO IDEA how much the points going towards a download are actually worth in cash. Microsoft could have easily assigned dollar amounts to these downloads, allowing users to better budget for their online purchases, but I imagine that by using the Microsoft Points currency versus real currency, Microsoft has sold a lot more products.

Enter the Unofficial Microsoft Points Converter. This excellent website quickly and simply converts Microsoft Points to many currencies, including the USD, GBP, EURO, CAD, JPY, and CHF. The site also has some interesting figures, such as the total cost of all Xbox Live Marketplace content, which comes to $9,452.12. Check out the Unofficial Microsoft Points Converter HERE.

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Published by Kyle Minor

Kyle Minor is a technology enthusiast and Internet marketing consultant. Specializing in search engine optimization (SEO), project and risk management, Kyle is an expert at creating online brands that drive...  View profile

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