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Xbox.com No Longer Allows Purchases Without a Credit Card // LevelSave

It looks like Microsoft has removed the ability to purchase games on Xbox.com without having a credit card added to the account. While previously those attempting to purchase even free items would be able to go through with the purchase, Xbox.com now prompts users to change their payment method. If you don't have any credit cards or PayPal accounts on file, they can't make the purchase. This also will disallow members to purchase items using purchased Microsoft points on Xbox.com to purchase items, free or not.

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romancer4296d ago

Since MS points are no longer the basis for transactions, how does the author of this article expect future purchases to be made -- if not a credit card, (or a Virtual VISA debit card, or Paypal account)?

The title is misleading because transactions without regular credit cards ARE allowed.
Personally i use Virtual VISA debit (which acts like a credit card for online transactions but is not a credit card, since it does not involve any credit.)

Sharius4296d ago

ever hear about something call prepaid card?

some ppl don't like to put thier number online so we go for prepaid card

and sony use regular dollar system too FYI

tokugawa4296d ago

how do you put those "regular dollars" on your account?

because i can remember feeding notes into my disc slot. infact i had to use my visa debit card. just like i do with my 360

fredrikpedersen4296d ago

Buy a 50$ card at stores for 50$ with cash or card. Redeem it.

What is so hard to comprehend about PSN/XBL/Steam/whatever cards?

SilentNegotiator4296d ago (Edited 4296d ago )

@romancer, tokugawa

http://webassetsd.scea.com/...
And they're coming out with "Xbox gift cards" to replace points cards.

IDK, maybe you guys are from regions where they don't have these, but most major markets have them.

andrewsqual4296d ago

The article is right. I tried to grab the FIFA 14 demo and some Arcade Trials this week so they would start downloading to the Xbox in our office and it wouldn't let me without a credit card entered in. So the title ISN'T misleading, it is exactly what it says.
Most of you are completely missing the point.

AustinG9094296d ago

If I go to the store, purchase a $20 Xbox currency card, I can't use ANY of that currency unless a credit card is added. If I want to download an item that is listed as free, I can't until a credit card is added.

DarkBlood4296d ago

smells like a way to lock in your credit card really an thats all there is too it.

parentoftheyear4296d ago

Not a big deal. Obviously they had to do this. Pretty sure you have to have a card with apple stuff too.

MaXsPoT4296d ago

Nope, you can buy from iTunes and the App Store (not Apple's store) without a credit/debit card.

Bereaver4296d ago

Max is right, you can buy a gift card to activate an account or not use anything at all to download free apps/games.

Sm00thNinja4296d ago

So.... This is news? There's gotta be a better site similar to N4P

stuff4296d ago

What does this mean for those who make purchases using only voucher cards? For our sake, I hope this isn't true. Otherwise, they are immediately alienating many customers.

Sharius4296d ago (Edited 4296d ago )

sound like... tier 2 customer

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Gozer4296d ago

Its for Xbox.com only, not your console.

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lukasmain3d ago

I hope it's a remake of the 1st game. But it's probably just the PS5 version of Red Dead Redemption 2

OtterX3d ago

I hope a PS5 upgrade launches on the same day as announcement & it costs no more than $10. I already bought the Ultimate Edition once, they got good money from me.

I stopped playing completely 2 years ago until they did 60fps. I really didn't expect it would take this long & I didn't want to start completely over on PC.

GamerRN2d ago (Edited 2d ago )

I've been waiting for 60 to finish the game myself

OtterX2d ago

hopefully we'll know by the end of tomorrow! *crosses fingers*

dmonee3d ago

My wish is that its optimized for current gen machines, with some sort of story expansion. Undead nightmare 2! My 2nd wish is that it just shadow drops on the day of the announcement!.

Lionsguard3d ago

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For new players trying out Fallout 4, there are a few actions that gamers should avoid making as they journey with the Sole Survivor.

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VivaChe3d ago

I think i made the mistake of giving Mama Murphy too many chems. Because I could never get my settlement past 98% happiness, and it even cost me the Platinum.