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Microsoft Points, introduced in November 2005 as Xbox Live Points, [1] were a digital currency issued by Microsoft for use on its Xbox and Zune product lines. Points could be used to purchase video games and downloadable content from Xbox Live Marketplace, digital content such as music and videos on Zune Marketplace, along with content from Windows Live Gallery.
You can accrue Microsoft Rewards points by doing things like playing Xbox games and searching with Bing, which you can later redeem for rewards, which includes donations to nonprofit organizations.
Ray Cox IV, [2] known online as Stallion83, is a video game player known for his high Xbox Gamerscore, points for completing in-game challenges known as achievements. He was the first player to reach 1,000,000 points in early 2014. [3] He held the position as early as 2008 [3] and was later recognized as the Guinness World Record holder.
Microsoft Rewards is a current promotion providing Xbox network members with Reward Points (not to be confused with the defunct Microsoft Points) when they achieve Game Pass goals, buy something on the Marketplace, etc.
However, games purchased with 240 Microsoft Points will only be playable on one of the platforms; either Xbox 360 or PC. A dual-platform license will cost 400 Microsoft Points. [10] As the Game Room will be available to Gold and Silver Xbox members, the service will be free to use on Games for Windows Live.
You can earn points with Microsoft Rewards for using Bing’s AI search engine, so you’re getting paid to browse. You can redeem these Microsoft points for gift cards at retailers like Amazon.
Kongregate, a browser games hosting site, features Badges, which earn the user points, similar to Xbox Live's Gamerscore and PlayStation Network's Trophy system. Much like PSN's Trophies, points work towards increasing a player's level. The site FAQ explains, "Your level will automatically rise as you earn points.
As of now, Microsoft offers an annual dividend yield of 0.76%. That’s a quarterly dividend amount of 83 cents per share ($3. How To Earn $500 A Month From Microsoft Stock