What Happened to Xbox Live Points? (Microsoft Currency Guide)

Xbox Live Points no longer exist. They were phased out in two stages:

1. 2008: Renamed to Microsoft Points (same 80 pts = $1 rate).
2. 2013: Replaced by local currency (Microsoft Account Balance)—dollars, euros, pounds, etc.

How It Works Now

• Add funds via credit/debit, PayPal, or Xbox Gift Cards (retail/digital).
• Balance covers games, DLC, movies, subscriptions (Game Pass Core/Ultimate).
• No more point conversion math—$1 = $1.

Old Microsoft Points codes still redeem for equivalent local currency value.