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Rabu, 03 Oktober 2012

Web-Based Marketplace For Game Console Owners

By Jennifer Viveondieno


Nowadays, more than 50 % of households own one 7th generation gaming console. More than ever, gamers are offered a number of choices not only when it comes to what games they can engage in, but also how they interact with the gaming environment and spend on them. For seventh generation video game consoles, the world wide web has been a very important platform not only for improving the exposure for certain games, but also to connect gamers to other gaming aficionados around the world, and to the bigger marketplace where games and other programs for consoles can be bought safely and conveniently.

The three key seventh generation gaming consoles all have their respective virtual marketplace. Microsoft offers the Xbox Live Marketplace, Nintendo has Shop Channel for its Wii gamers, and Sony users have the PlayStation store. These web-based marketplaces offer different products such as themes, music, movies, game demos and complete games, system updates, and other add-ons. Some of these products are provided to the players at no cost, but there are also those that require a fee.

For products you have to purchase from the web-based marketplace, you have to make use of the payment systems employed by that marketplace. Online transactions are done by utilizing currencies that are distinct to that marketplace. For instance, if you possess an Xbox, you will get Microsoft points online or offline to purchase from the Xbox Live Marketplace. In the same way, Wii users have to get Nintendo points to buy things from Wii Shop Channel. Points can be purchased with a credit card online or redeemed as gift cards which can be bought at physical retail locations. Not like the other two gaming consoles, PlayStation uses a distinct payment system.

As opposed to special currencies, all transactions are made in the user's local currency through a wallet system whereby funds are added to the wallet and debited when the consumer buys something. The user can put credits to their wallet in various ways, generally by credit or debit card. In many areas, you can also purchase PS3 network cards in lieu of credit or debit cards. If you want to buy PS3 network cards or microsoft points either for yourself or as a present for a pal or your child, be certain that to get them from official sources or reputable retailers only. Sadly, fraudulent behavior are not at all unusual, especially online. For example, there are people or companies that say you can aquire free points or network cards.

Don't forget though that gaming console companies will only provide points and network cards for free during official contests that typically link straight back to their official websites, and those contests are extensively mentioned in gaming blog sites and websites. So before you key in your credit card and personal details, be sure to check if the advertisements are genuine.




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