Microsoft Rewards Update Introduces Useful New Feature

You know those moments when something’s announced, and you’re like—wait, what? That’s kinda how I felt when I heard Xbox gamers can now snatch Xbox Gift Cards in custom amounts through Microsoft Rewards. Yep, not just stuck with those drab $5 bits anymore, which is great if you’ve got a ton of points burning a hole in your digital pocket.

And here’s the thing: head over to that “Rewards” hub, click on the Xbox Gift Card, and—bam—choose “Custom.” It’s like unlocking a new level in a game you never knew existed. Maybe this was all because of some update? Who knows. Feels a bit like they finally read what players actually wanted.

Microsoft Rewards—it’s like this loyalty scheme Microsoft cooked up. You score points by playing games, buying stuff on the Microsoft Store, or even, bizarrely, using Bing. Yes, Bing. Those points? They stack up for discounts on cool things like Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or buying shiny new games.

Now, let’s paint this picture: imagine redeeming your points after that May Xbox update—it’s a relief, right? Gift Cards accepting custom amounts as long as it’s over five bucks. Seriously, you dive into the “Rewards” hub, shuffle through the catalog, find “Xbox Gift Card,” jot down your amount or go wild with “Custom.” Type in anywhere from $5 to $100. Done? Hit “Redeem Reward” and magically, you’ve got credit in your account.

Oh, and don’t get me started on the other recent tweaks they’ve made. They brought back the ability to grab three months of Game Pass Ultimate with points. Scores, right? Costs 35k points if you’re at Level 2, which most folks seem to dig. But, rewind a little. There was this not-so-happy moment when the price of Xbox Game Pass soared in February 2025. Yeah, people weren’t amused.

Even more hilarious—Microsoft messed with the point system for Bing searches to cut down on spam. Like, some folks suddenly couldn’t earn as many points. Bad news for regular users who got flagged for doing nothing wrong. Fingers crossed, Microsoft keeps improving things. More goodies, less nonsense. A gamer can dream, right?