Buy Microsoft Xbox 360 Points on Xbox
Downloadable content for your Xbox 360 games, music and movies can be purchased directly through the console using Microsoft Points as a currency. Microsoft Points can be purchased in retail stores or by using your credit card within the console's dashboard. This allows you to buy points for any console user to spend on downloadable content. You can also choose to purchase a minimal amount of points needed for any given transaction. Here's how to buy Microsoft Xbox 360 points on Xbox directly from the console's dashboard.
Steps
- Turn on your television and Xbox 360 console.
- Ensure that your Xbox 360 console is connected to the Internet, either via Ethernet cable to your modem or router or wirelessly with a Wi-Fi adapter.
- Log in to the Xbox 360 profile you'll be using to spend the Microsoft Points.
- This is especially important if you are purchasing points for another user to spend.
- Navigate to the "My Xbox" menu from the main dashboard and then move to the right once using the controller's d-pad.
- Press the green "A" button on the controller when your account profile name is displayed.
- Arrow right once more to the "Account Management" menu and scroll down once to the "Add Microsoft Points" option. Press the "A" button.
- Review the available options for Microsoft Points bundles.
- Choose the bundle you would like to purchase and press the "A" button when that option is highlighted.
- Enter your credit card information in the "Select Payment Option" section and then press the "A" button to choose the "Confirm Purchase" option.
Warnings
- Microsoft Points are not refundable. Be sure to read the terms and conditions before confirming your purchase.
- Only buy points as needed for a particular purchase.
Things You'll Need
- Television
- Xbox 360 Console
- Internet Access
- Credit card
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