Microsoft has today launched the long awaited ‘rewards’ service that allows users to actually earn Microsoft Points, instead of acquiring them mainly through purchase.
Rumours of such a scheme have been circling since last year, and there was even a trial-run in the US. This latest version will only be operating in the US and the UK for the time being, something with Microsoft spokesman Graeme ‘AceyBongo’ Boyd confirmed over Twitter.
Relaying an official comment from Microsoft, he said: ”Xbox LIVE Rewards will launch in the US and UK and we will explore expanding the program over time. We have no further details to share.”
Below is a confirmed graphic detailing what actions earn you what points, although it is not known if there will be more added at a later date.
Xbox Live Gold Subscribers can also activate Sky Player using a Sky Subscription to gain a one off 100 Microsoft point bonus, provided you keep the subscription going for at least a month. For further information on all of the possible reward actions, check out Microsoft’s official Terms & Conditions for the service. You can also check out this FAQ.
It’s also been confirmed that these rewards are not retro-active, meaning that some of the one-bonus rewards will be unavailable to those people who’ve already done the action required.
The scheme is not automatic either - in order to apply you have to go to this site and register, and you’ll receive an email within 36 hours when it’s been confirmed. You must be at least 18-years of age to apply.
