Amazon Opens a Xbox Live Store

Today online superstore Amazon.com launched a new Xbox Live Store. Here gamers can purchase downloadable games and Xbox Live subscriptions for real money. There is no need for Microsoft Points.

The store offers over 100 Xbox Live Arcade games. Once you purchase a game, you will instantly be given a code to download the game to your Xbox 360.

Aside from not having to deal with Microsoft Points anymore, there are several benefits from using the Amazon store. There are reviews, ratings and wish lists which helps bring attention to games that might otherwise be looked over. Generous gamers can now also give games as gifts, a feature that was left out of Xbox Live.

Read: Xbox Live Arcade Games Come to Amazon.com.