1600 Microsoft Points = How Many Weeks of Xbox Live? (Points Retired 2013)

Cannot give a fixed answer—Microsoft Points were retired in 2013 (replaced by local currency).

Historical Context

• 80 Points = $1 USD (approx). So 1600 Points = $20.
• Xbox Live Gold Cost (at retirement): 1 month = 400 pts ($5), 3 months = 1200 pts ($15), 12 months = 4000 pts ($50).

What 1600 Points Bought Then

• 3 months Gold (1200 pts) + 400 pts left over.
• Or 1 month Gold (400 pts) × 4 = 4 months.

Today (Real Money)

• Xbox Live Gold: $10/mo, $25/3mo, $60/yr.
• Game Pass Ultimate: $17/mo (includes Gold).
• $20 gets: ~2 months Gold, or ~1 month Ultimate.

If you have old Points cards: they're **redeemable for currency** on account.microsoft.com (converts to $). Then buy subscription.