How To Get Free Xbox Live Points (Microsoft Points)

The Xbox has been Microsoft's gaming console since 2001 when it first released the Xbox. This was followed up with the Xbox 360 in 2005 and since then has been a strong gaming console choice, with direct competition against the Nintendo Wii and the Sony Playstation. The Xbox 360 launch was the largest multi-national launch of any gaming sole, being launched in 36 countries originally. The current version which was released in early 2010 is the Xbox 360 S, which has many featured and upgrades to its system specifications.

Soon after the original Xbox Release Microsoft announced and released its Xbox Live Marketplace, a virtual marketplace for Xbox users that allows them to interact and purchase games, extras, videos and even tv shows. This service has been running successfully since launch and was re-designed and updated in 2005 to coincide with the release of the Xbox 360 platform. The Xbox Live Marketplace continues the move forward to integrating console users with the internet.

The currency of this Xbox Live Marketplace is Xbox Live or Microsoft Points and are also used in Games for Windows, Windows Live Falley and Zune stores. These points allow users to purchase their desired items without the need for a credit card (although a credit card can be used as a payment method). The cards are available from most retail outlets but prices vary based on currency.