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In response to "sitwap: rumor is that Msoft is going to phase out the Points system (used for xbox, etc) by the end of this year" by tRuMaN

I always foind the points system to be pretty much retarded. nm -- nm

Posted by groiny (aka groiny) Jan 25 '12, 11:46

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It's designed to exploit those who can't perform math calculations in their head. - Beryllium Jan 25, 11:50 5
- Plus I bet there's a lot of points lying around that will never get used - Guigue Jan 25, 12:15
- Cause ts alot easier to figure out 800 points is 10$ then to just charge 10$ -- nm - eag Jan 25, 11:53 3
  - People value money differently then they value points or casino chips. - Will Hunting Jan 25, 12:03
  - It decouples the cost of the virtual unit from the expense of real-world money -- nm - Beryllium Jan 25, 11:57 1
    - it's how Zunga makes so much money. $2 for a Farmville tractor is insane, but $100 Farmville dollars is a steal! -- nm - Beaker Jan 25, 11:59

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