Microsoft Points

Microsoft Points (denoted as ) are the currency of the Xbox Live Marketplace and Zune online stores. The points allow users to purchase content without a credit card, and reduce the number of small credit card transaction fees which Microsoft would otherwise pay. Many downloads on the Xbox Live Marketplace are free, but for premium content, such as full versions of arcade games and some types of downloadable content to further the experience of a title, Microsoft Points must be purchased and redeemed to download a particular piece of content.
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