WTF Microsoft!!!

Someone wanna explain why the heck the Xbox 360's "Games On Demand" don't allow you to purchase them using Microsoft-Points? The only method allowed is by *credit card* which kinda sucks, because I have quite a few of Microsoft-Points and it'd be nice to be able to use them on downloadable 360 games. For the record this is apart of the new update. If the only way is by credit card I'll pass and stick with Gamestop's used section or renting.

Someone wanna explain why the heck the Xbox 360's "Games On Demand" don't allow you to purchase them using Microsoft-Points? The only method allowed is by *credit card* which kinda sucks, because I have quite a few of Microsoft-Points and it'd be nice to be able to use them on downloadable 360 games. For the record this is apart of the new update. If the only way is by credit card I'll pass and stick with Gamestop's used section or renting.

gamer082009

Not sure why you would want to buy it off there anyways, & why the hell is COD 2 $30?

i dont think ill ever buy a game there. cuz once im bored theres no way i can sell it.

No way am I paying 30 bucks for CoD2 when I can go to the store and buy it for 15.Sefrig

I watched a video about the new update a few days ago (one of those inside xbox videos). When they mentioned the Games on Demand feature, I remember them listing Mass Effect for 1600 MS points. I'm not sure if this is how they will be managing it or if they'll actually require you to buy a game with a CC.ForsakenWicked

Someone wanna explain why the heck the Xbox 360's "Games On Demand" don't allow you to purchase them using Microsoft-Points? The only method allowed is by *credit card* which kinda sucks, because I have quite a few of Microsoft-Points and it'd be nice to be able to use them on downloadable 360 games. For the record this is apart of the new update. If the only way is by credit card I'll pass and stick with Gamestop's used section or renting.

gamer082009

I think the Mass Effect for $20 Dollars is ALRIGHT.

AND WHY would you not want to buy with a CC without worrying about points? I mean, don't you guys hate extra/leftover points? There is never a time when you can buy something and use all your dang points. Things cost the weirdest amount!!

Games on Demand sounds stupid to me. I would rather have a tangible copy of a game in case I need to sell it.hillelslovak

I was under the impression that these games would be sold in both points and CC style.

i dont know but microsoft are about to drop microsoft fun dollars because they relized it childesh if sony is doing it too

I think the Mass Effect for $20 Dollars is ALRIGHT.

AND WHY would you not want to buy with a CC without worrying about points? I mean, don't you guys hate extra/leftover points? There is never a time when you can buy something and use all your dang points. Things cost the weirdest amount!!

lman013

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Someone wanna explain why the heck the Xbox 360's "Games On Demand" don't allow you to purchase them using Microsoft-Points? The only method allowed is by *credit card* which kinda sucks, because I have quite a few of Microsoft-Points and it'd be nice to be able to use them on downloadable 360 games. For the record this is apart of the new update. If the only way is by credit card I'll pass and stick with Gamestop's used section or renting.

orb_03_2006

I have had the new update for the last 2 weeks ( beta test ) , and from what i have seen on the games on demand section is enough to make you die of laughter. Mass Effect $99.95!!! last time i was at my local game store it was $19.95 brand new, the list goes on with Oblivion at $49.95 Bioshock at $49.95 (you can now pick up a 2k pack with both these games for $49.95 at any gamestore). So my conclusion to this whole Games on Demand issue is IT IS NOT GOING TO WORK.... and oh yeah MS fire that drop kick in market research who thinks Gamers are going to pay top dollar for a game that is three years old. Although MS do have around a week to change it before everyone gets the update.

I would never EVER buy a RETAIL GAME on live because of one this: HD SPACE!!! Ive had my 360 for a little over a year with only 5 gigs remaining. 13 gigs was not enough, AND IM DEATHLY afreaid of the transporting from on hd to another due to the MANY MANY horror storties of people loosing their data!Justinge3

you can buy a bigger HD and once you buy something from xbox live you can download it as many times as you want so even if something happens to the game on your HD you can re download it as many times as you want.

I like it better this was personally.

[QUOTE="hillelslovak"]Games on Demand sounds stupid to me. I would rather have a tangible copy of a game in case I need to sell it.limpbizkit818

I was under the impression that these games would be sold in both points and CC style.

i dont think ill ever buy a game there. cuz once im bored theres no way i can sell it.

MissMorphine

microsoft will do anything to get your cc number. this is nothing new. just a new twist. why else would they deny their own monetary system.kit352

Exactly! It's a conspiracy for them to get your credit card information. I mean, 50% of users already use their credit card to buy MS points and membership already, lol.

They are going to be accepting MS points after the actual update takes place. After Aug. 11.

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[QUOTE="hillelslovak"]Games on Demand sounds stupid to me. I would rather have a tangible copy of a game in case I need to sell it.hillelslovak

I was under the impression that these games would be sold in both points and CC style.

Dang! You should have taken it to Gamestop for the real dough.

Not sure why you would want to buy it off there anyways, & why the hell is COD 2 $30?

shawn7324

I wondered that myself. COD2 is only 10 at wal mart in the bargin bin. Microsoft is freaking retarded sometimes! Bunch of money hungry ripoffs!!!

Even though it is a really stupid idea and really expensive I guarantee you people will still use it...

because not everyone is very smart about shopping around

dont buy any of the games off xbl.they cost more than the stores.if you go to xbox.com youll see original xbox games for 40 that sell for 5 new.ms doesnt go along with price drops

They might update it soon so that you can get them by using MSP+Added tax(in MSP)

OK, from the looks of it you CAN buy these with Microsoft Points, but it's almost in a way hidden. You do have to press the "Y" button for it to appear. So at this point this whole thread was useless and I'm to blame! lol, but I will say the games are NOT worth the price you pay. You get no physical manual, no disk and no case so to me that should reduce the price to a more competitive state.

you can use points or a credit card this is straight from the email xbox sent me: Games on Demand – You can now download full Xbox 360 games over Xbox LIVE. You can purchase games using Microsoft® Points or a credit card, and download them directly to your console hard drive. No physical disc is required to play these games.

You can get points for free....sooooooo

You can get points for free....sooooooo

jonathan_rector

Someone wanna explain why the heck the Xbox 360's "Games On Demand" don't allow you to purchase them using Microsoft-Points? The only method allowed is by *credit card* which kinda sucks, because I have quite a few of Microsoft-Points and it'd be nice to be able to use them on downloadable 360 games. For the record this is apart of the new update. If the only way is by credit card I'll pass and stick with Gamestop's used section or renting.

gamer082009