MCV reports that Microsoft is set to introduce prepaid currency cards in India, which will be usable across Xbox Live, Windows 8 and Windows Phone platforms.
“I think this provides huge scope,” says Anshu Mor, category head for Xbox at Microsoft India. “It opens up the entire Xbox Live experience through connected devices like PCs and tablets, and that’s extremely exciting for us. We’re looking forward to being in the phone, tablet and PC isles at retail, showcasing the currency system. That’s going to dramatically help us in terms of Xbox Live adoption, which is central to our strategy in the country.The fact that the currency is made available across multiple platforms and multiple screens gives you the ability to use it at will. You no longer have to just spend it on Xbox 360 games on Xbox Live, but you can also buy apps and games on the Windows Store. Once we bring in more entertainment content, that’s when consumers will also know where to spend their money. I think consumers will see a lot of value in taking these cards up.”The prepaid cards will be available in two denominations – Rs 1,699 and Rs 3,399.
With Microsoft Points being ended recently, users are now able to pay for digital purchases like apps via local currency. Once the card is redeemed, the money will be added to the users’ Microsoft account, from where it can be spent on Xbox Live or the Windows Store on Windows 8 or Windows Phone.
This is great news to Windows Phone users who don't have a Credit/Debit card. This is a great move by Microsoft as usage of Credit/Debit cards is not much popular in India. This will benefit especially to students who don't have a Credit/Debit card.
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