Eurogamer has put up a list of what is supposed to be in the forthcoming Xbox Live Spring update. The update this year is very minimal and by the look of it there is very little that is really going to be added to the system.
You can browse the whole list through the link at the bottom, however one little item popped up that has my mind spinning…
Apparently the next update is going to include “new payment methods for international users”. So what could that mean?
All internationally supported Live countries except credit cards and allow for points to be purchased in shops. I can’t see them allowing debit cards in some countries and not in the US (everything that says international is outside the US).
So are they going to allow us illegal folks to do a bank transfer or use a paypal derivative legally?
All we have ever really asked for is to be allowed to pay for Live access and points in our own currency, just like the PSN allows…. is this so difficult?
Xbox Live spring update details leaked? News // Xbox 360 /// Eurogamer
Last Updated: May 14, 2008
Lupus
May 14, 2008 at 13:02
I can only dream
kay
May 14, 2008 at 13:12
Podcast support finally! It will be quite a cool way to subscribe to video feeds, once released.
kay’s last blog post..Donald Knuth Interview
Fox1
May 14, 2008 at 14:03
Maybe they will dump us on one server for international gamers and charge us in our local currency. 🙄
Naudran
May 14, 2008 at 14:29
I, for one, am not going to hold my breath
doobiwan
May 14, 2008 at 14:47
As much as I want to, I don’t trust the list.
evilredzombie
May 14, 2008 at 14:56
I realy hope this is true…
evilredzombie’s last blog post..Live support for South Africa.. maybe..
Charl
May 14, 2008 at 15:44
So now you can add money to yer illegal account atleast?
Come now, its high tide this gets fixed :/
doobiwan
May 14, 2008 at 16:37
The thing is – it’s not at all “illegal” to connect from a foreign country, even to subscribe from one. It’s “not supported” and hence on system credit card validation becomes illegal because of the incorrect address. But if you buy a points/subs card legally, technically it’s legit.
Jak
May 14, 2008 at 17:36
Why is it that just about all your things are about 360 games? No MSG4 or anything.
ManesanZA
May 14, 2008 at 17:38
True, up until recently it used to be a pain getting gamer points as well
LazySAGamer
May 14, 2008 at 17:55
What is the appropriate way to handle this?
Should I defend myself and point out that I posted about MGS4 yesterday and there is another story lined up tomorrow. Not to mention that I am in discussions to create a run up to MGS4…
Or should I just ignore the comment and let people think I don’t care about what anyone thinks..
Or say that there have only been three 360 specific posts out of the last 10 today…
Maybe someone can guide me because people skills are not my strong point
Fox1
May 14, 2008 at 18:56
Why is every story you posting is about the PS3
Lazy just ignore those kind of comments 😉
David
May 14, 2008 at 19:18
They better do it…
bhw
May 14, 2008 at 19:43
Some of us do appreciate your stirling efforts lazy. Keep up the good work 😀
Messiah
May 15, 2008 at 07:00
hmm, don’t want to nit pick but it is Metal Gear Solid NOT Metal Solid Gear.
bhw
May 15, 2008 at 10:15
Is’nt MSG4 the new AAA title by Aromat ? 😉
Gavin
May 20, 2008 at 13:01
My site is so gay that I need adverts to keep it alive.
LazySAGamer
May 20, 2008 at 13:38
Wow that’s mature…
Thanks for taking the time to reply with the same comment 4 times…
I did expect more from a local though