Not as interesting as the above apps, sure, but it’s potentially more practical. For some. Starting from now (if you’re in the USA), anyone with a PayPal account can use the service to add Microsoft Points to their account.
Those with credit cards may wonder what all the fuss is, but those without them – or who refuse to use them online – will surely be appreciative of the move.
PayPal now available for US Xbox LIVE Accounts [Microsoft]
Thomas Hambleton
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 1:45 PMI wish they hadn’t done this. PayPal is fucking terrible and with the proliferation of debit cards that come FREE on most accounts now, completely pointless.
If you have a CC/Debit card and refuse to put it in to a Microsoft xbox server, but will a PayPal one, you’re an idiot.
Adam Vandoorn
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 1:55 PMI have neither a CC or Debit cards, and use paypal fairly often. I for one am pleased at this integration.
Womble
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 2:55 PMGood stuff! I’ve been using PayPal for business for years now, with very few problems.
So, the obvious question: why can’t we just buy DLC with PayPal directly? Why do we have to purchase MS Points with PayPal, and then buy the DLC with MSP?
Oh wait, I know: it’s called profiteering.
Jay
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 4:00 PMYou pretty much answered your own question which was pointless anyway. What was the need of posting it? It’s also called business. No harm in that.
ANYWAY
I’ve never used PayPal, so whats the fuss about it and what is so good about using it on the Xbox or through eBay etc..??
SgtReznor
Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 10:26 AMessentially it just means you don’t need a credit card. Just link your debit account up to a PayPal account and do it that way
kaiden
Friday, August 7, 2009 at 5:10 PMpaypal is good for electronic transactions. its terrible for ebay/physical transactions.
they’re exchange rate sucks too. ****ing bleeders.
Michael
Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 1:32 AMPaypal is great for ebay transactions. Two or three clicks and you’ve paid for your item, and you’re fully covered if the seller doesn’t make good with your item/s.
WiseHacker
Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 11:34 PMThe use of PayPal also gives one an extra layer of protection: both fund wise and documentation wise.
I’ve only used eBay once but I’ve used PayPal many times online and it makes life easier and gives me some piece of mind.