Microsoft Rewards Points Arrive at Xbox Checkout

Microsoft confirms that Xbox players will soon be able to spend Microsoft Rewards points directly at checkout in the Xbox Marketplace on consoles, though points can’t be used to redeem subscriptions. Game Pass subscribers can earn more points (up to four times) — double points for Premium, quadruple for Ultimate — when playing and shopping. The piece also notes a leadership shift, with Asha Sharma now Xbox CEO and signaling a renewed focus on loyal players, including discussions about Game Pass pricing and even Netflix bundling, though no date for the new points feature was announced.