Microsoft to close Xbox PC Marketplace on August 22
The company says that gamers who currently have Microsoft Points should spend them before next Thursday or risk losing them entirely.
Microsoft has officially decided to close down its PC Marketplace next week.
The company announced the news late on Thursday, saying that on August 22, it'll shutter the PC Marketplace platform. The move comes in conjunction with Microsoft's announcement earlier this year that it will ditch its virtual currency Microsoft Points in favor of local currency in an upcoming Xbox system update.
It's worth noting that Microsoft has not killed Games for Windows Live. Those titles that gamers have already purchased through the PC Marketplace will remain available after August 22. According to Microsoft, this move means only that gamers won't be able to buy any other titles through its online Marketplace.
Since Microsoft is also killing its virtual currency, the company cautions in an FAQ on its site that those who currently have Points on-hand should spend them before next Thursday. Once Microsoft Points is retired, the currency cannot be used to purchase products.
The company announced the news late on Thursday, saying that on August 22, it'll shutter the PC Marketplace platform. The move comes in conjunction with Microsoft's announcement earlier this year that it will ditch its virtual currency Microsoft Points in favor of local currency in an upcoming Xbox system update.
It's worth noting that Microsoft has not killed Games for Windows Live. Those titles that gamers have already purchased through the PC Marketplace will remain available after August 22. According to Microsoft, this move means only that gamers won't be able to buy any other titles through its online Marketplace.
Since Microsoft is also killing its virtual currency, the company cautions in an FAQ on its site that those who currently have Points on-hand should spend them before next Thursday. Once Microsoft Points is retired, the currency cannot be used to purchase products.
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