Microsoft Removes 1200 Point Option

Can't you just buy 800 points + 400 points for the same price?angelkimne

[QUOTE="angelkimne"]Can't you just buy 800 points + 400 points for the same price?Rockman999

Needs moar buy items at cost.

Like people have pointed buy 800 and 400.

This removal of 1200 point is only for tricking people who are dumb or lack logic to buy 1600 points.

Whole MS point system is total screwing of customers, though.

Nohtnym

Can't you just buy 800 points + 400 points for the same price?angelkimne

By that logic they may as well remove all point totals except 400.

400x2 = 800

400x3 = 1200

400x4 = 1600

Personally, I think they should have dropped the point thing altogether. If something costs $10, say it costs $10 and let me pay $10 to buy it. No need to have this point system complicating things.

Ginosaji

To the surprise of many, Microsoft has removed the 1200 point purchase option. This being the most popular of the group due to the fact that most map packs (i.e. the new Modern Warfare 2 map pack) and most Xbox Classics run around 1200 Microsoft Points. Now the only option that gamers have are 400, 800, or 1600 point plans. Bumping up the cost to gamers almost $10.00 when purchasing game add-ons, Microsoft has worked their way back into the wallets of gamers once again. Link Wow, lets see how the usual cast of characters are going to spin this. :|Rockman999

Yeah, I hope nobody spins anything. I hope they just give this post the response it deserves and that is: who gives a ****

POINTS = BAD

I HATE POINTS

seriously

That's ridiculous. Unless the 400 & 800 point purchases amount to the same cost as the 1200 points, then this is a blatant attempt at making more cash at the expense of the customers. I buy the 1500 points cards anyway, so it doesn't really bother me. They are already making a killing off of Arcade games. Banjo Kazooie & Perfect Dark cost $20 AUS each.

Twin-Blade

Gamers are ******, ****, out of luck, now Microsoft is back and gamers' wallets they shall suck.

Why not just buy 3 400 point packs?

Really it's not that bad.

[QUOTE="Twin-Blade"]

That's ridiculous. Unless the 400 & 800 point purchases amount to the same cost as the 1200 points, then this is a blatant attempt at making more cash at the expense of the customers. I buy the 1500 points cards anyway, so it doesn't really bother me. They are already making a killing off of Arcade games. Banjo Kazooie & Perfect Dark cost $20 AUS each.

KodiakGTS

It is NOT the most popular option and for having NEVER bought anything from the XBL marketplace, your opinion and thoughts on this matter are just about as valid as your thought that it would cost more to buy an 800 and 400 point set together instead of a 1200 one. Pointless and without merit. Nedemis

So you don't have Xbox Live then? And you care because?

rp108

*sigh* might as well just get the 4000 points package.

[QUOTE="angelkimne"]Can't you just buy 800 points + 400 points for the same price?Rockman999

another cheap trick used to make more money from dumb people....

[QUOTE="KodiakGTS"]

[QUOTE="Twin-Blade"]

That's ridiculous. Unless the 400 & 800 point purchases amount to the same cost as the 1200 points, then this is a blatant attempt at making more cash at the expense of the customers. I buy the 1500 points cards anyway, so it doesn't really bother me. They are already making a killing off of Arcade games. Banjo Kazooie & Perfect Dark cost $20 AUS each.

BioDogshock

except there's more tax according to the poster above.

and wow btw. You are really defending MS here, hard.

Microsoft is taking our money, but it doesnt matter because they give us party chat.......right? ;)SenorGuapo

Why can't they just get rid of the point system all together.

And just use simple money.

Or does that just make to much ******* sense for Microsoft.

The 1200 point option was about as useful as this:

Well I just checked gamestop's site, and apparently they only carry 1600 and 4000 point cards now. Smells fishy.

Why can't they just get rid of the point system all together.

And just use simple money.

Or does that just make to much ******* sense for Microsoft.

dercoo

both Nintendo/MS use a points system. from my understanding, it reduces credit card transaction fees. whether or not it also creates more paperwork, there might be more to it.

MS should AT LEAST adapt to a more simple point system, like Nintendo's. but if they're making fools of people who can't divide by 80, then let them. learn your maths.

[QUOTE="dercoo"]

Why can't they just get rid of the point system all together.

And just use simple money.

Or does that just make to much ******* sense for Microsoft.

HavocV3

both Nintendo/MS use a points system. from my understanding, it reduces credit card transaction fees. whether or not it also creates more paperwork, there might be more to it.

MS should AT LEAST adapt to a more simple point system, like Nintendo's. but if they're making fools of people who can't divide by 80, then let them. learn your maths.

I just completed my AP Calculus coarse...

Still a stupid transaction approach.

PSN and Steam $$$ >>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft and Nintendo's points.

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

[QUOTE="dercoo"]

Why can't they just get rid of the point system all together.

And just use simple money.

Or does that just make to much ******* sense for Microsoft.

dercoo

both Nintendo/MS use a points system. from my understanding, it reduces credit card transaction fees. whether or not it also creates more paperwork, there might be more to it.

MS should AT LEAST adapt to a more simple point system, like Nintendo's. but if they're making fools of people who can't divide by 80, then let them. learn your maths.

I just completed my AP Calculus coarse...

Still a stupid transaction approach.

PSN and Steam $$$ >>>>>>>>>>>> Microsoft and Nintendo's points.

that wasn't a jab at you.

Guess I should have used their, though.

[QUOTE="Nohtnym"]

Like people have pointed buy 800 and 400.

This removal of 1200 point is only for tricking people who are dumb or lack logic to buy 1600 points.

Whole MS point system is total screwing of customers, though.

Vinegar_Strokes

Thus my points stand. Microsoft screws money out of customers by using MS point system.

[QUOTE="Vinegar_Strokes"][QUOTE="Nohtnym"]

Like people have pointed buy 800 and 400.

This removal of 1200 point is only for tricking people who are dumb or lack logic to buy 1600 points.

Whole MS point system is total screwing of customers, though.

Nohtnym

Thus my points stand. Microsoft screws money out of customers by using MS point system.

and what's Nintendo doing?

pricing more games at odd intervals than MS and using a similar point system?

weird how they go unnoticed.

1200 was unneeded because 800 + 400 is the exact same price. That said, the point system sucks, and I wish that you could buy the DLC directly instead of buying points to use on the DLC.

Wow, that was pretty stupid, MS.Arbiterisl33t69

No, it is not. MS is tricking people who lack logic to buy 1600 points instead of 800+400.

[QUOTE="Arbiterisl33t69"]Wow, that was pretty stupid, MS.Nohtnym

No, it is not. MS is tricking people who lack logic to buy 1600 points instead of 800+400.

[QUOTE="Nohtnym"]

[QUOTE="Vinegar_Strokes"] no MS is just in the business of running a profitable business. which is really odd behaviour for a company i know HavocV3

Thus my points stand. Microsoft screws money out of customers by using MS point system.

and what's Nintendo doing?

pricing more games at odd intervals than MS and using a similar point system?

weird how they go unnoticed.

I have little care for nintendo. But what you say it seems nintendo is screwing people too with same type of or worse point system. Still I can't understand why you responsed to my post with nintendo, you trying to diminish what microsoft is doing?

[QUOTE="Rockman999"][QUOTE="angelkimne"]Can't you just buy 800 points + 400 points for the same price?Nedemis

I don't think I've ever had to pay taxes on psn transactions. Is that something to do with location of the parent company or something?

[QUOTE="Rockman999"][QUOTE="angelkimne"]Can't you just buy 800 points + 400 points for the same price?monson21502

[QUOTE="Nedemis"][QUOTE="Rockman999"]I don't know, I read it was more expensive that way.Pug-Nasty

I don't think I've ever had to pay taxes on psn transactions. Is that something to do with location of the parent company or something?

1200 was unneeded because 800 + 400 is the exact same price. That said, the point system sucks, and I wish that you could buy the DLC directly instead of buying points to use on the DLC.

Guppy507

[QUOTE="HavocV3"]

[QUOTE="Nohtnym"]

Thus my points stand. Microsoft screws money out of customers by using MS point system.

Nohtnym

and what's Nintendo doing?

pricing more games at odd intervals than MS and using a similar point system?

weird how they go unnoticed.

I have little care for nintendo. But what you say it seems nintendo is screwing people too with same type of or worse point system. Still I can't understand why you responsed to my post with nintendo, you trying to diminish what microsoft is doing?

then why do you care about MS? their (Nintendos)system is better, in terms of conversions, but they price more items at odd intervals.

Don't know how I'm trying to diminish MS's acts(or damage control, like your first post), but putting them on an equal level, is it really fair to say they're the only ones doing this. I just found it weird that everyone knows about MS, but Nintendo goes undiscovered, but maybe I'll keep that to myself from now on.

idk why you're debating theories, because I just find it too hard that removing the $15 option is manipulative, I doubt whoever they fool is going to pay for credit card transaction fees that MS must cover. I tend to think their shoddy point system that resulted in their court case required them to have a $5 and $10, $20, $50.

but that's my theory as well.

[QUOTE="Nohtnym"]

I have little care for nintendo. But what you say it seems nintendo is screwing people too with same type of or worse point system. Still I can't understand why you responsed to my post with nintendo, you trying to diminish what microsoft is doing?

HavocV3

then why do you care about MS? their (Nintendos)system is better, in terms of conversions, but they price more items at odd intervals.

Don't know how I'm trying to diminish MS's acts(or damage control, like your first post), but putting them on an equal level, is it really fair to say they're the only ones doing this. I just found it weird that everyone knows about MS, but Nintendo goes undiscovered, but maybe I'll keep that to myself from now on.

idk why you're debating theories, because I just find it too hard that removing the $15 option is manipulative, I doubt whoever they fool is going to pay for credit card transaction fees that MS must cover. I tend to think their shoddy point system that resulted in their court case required them to have a $5 and $10, $20, $50.

but that's my theory as well.

I care about MS point system because I would like to buy xbla games without paying over the value and leaving me with small amount of points only good for buying pointless overpriced themes.

Why you insists nintendo vs. microsoft fight with me? Like I said I don't have any care for nintendo. And I can't see how nintendo even belong to this thread, but this is what system wars is, right?

I find it that removing 1200 points is due to trying to get people buy 1600 over 800+400. Makes most sense too seeing microsofts track record with moneymaking.

Microsoft is screwing people with MS point system.

Why can't Nintendo and MS just let us buy points in increments of 100? Why the odd increments? Why should I have to make multiple transactions or pay more than I need to to get enough points?

Why can't Nintendo and MS just let us buy points in increments of 100? Why the odd increments? Why should I have to make multiple transactions or pay more than I need to to get enough points?

nintendoman562

this is why sony and psn is better because you can buy items for the exact price on the spot. another way m$ rips you off imho

I didn't realize they had so many points option. Usually when I go to a retail store, I just pick up a 1600 ms points and/or $20 psn card. I mostly see 1600 and 4000 point cards and $20 and $50 psn cards on shelves. Is there even a $15 psn card available or are you stuck with $10, $20, and $50 psn cards when you buy some at the stores?