Microsoft Rewards Points Coming to Xbox Console Purchases
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Key Points:
- Microsoft is updating its Xbox rewards system to allow players to spend reward points directly on the Xbox console during checkout on the Xbox Marketplace, though points cannot be used for subscription redemptions.
- Xbox Game Pass subscribers earn bonus points, with premium tier members earning double points and ultimate tier members earning quadruple points, and players can redeem 5,000 points for a $5 Xbox gift card.
- The Xbox Mastercard offers an additional way to earn rewards faster, providing Microsoft Rewards benefits at level 2 for cardholders.
- Xbox is undergoing leadership changes with Asha Sharma as the new CEO, who is focused on revitalizing the brand by prioritizing loyalty to Xbox players.
- Sharma has indicated concerns about the current pricing of Game Pass and hinted at possible new offerings, such as bundling Netflix with a Game Pass tier.
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