Microsoft Launches Xbox Live Rewards Program
Microsoft has revealed that the Xbox Live rewards program it has been testing for the last year is now available to users in the United States and United Kingdom.
Microsoft's Major Nelson has announced the availability of an Xbox Live rewards program for users in the U.S. and UK. The program allows anyone with an XBL account to earn points for normal, everyday XBL activities, such as playing games or watching movies. Owners of XBL Gold subscriptions can earn 200 points for renewing their subscription, while users can earn 100 more for using Netflix. These points can then be used to purchase goods from the Xbox Live Marketplace.
Check out the table below for a full breakdown of how many points are awarded for different activities.
Source: Major Nelson, Joystiq

did it for you rhino13,
but now i need one...damn
I didn't realize that Apple and Google had gaming consoles… what are they called?
This isn’t about OS market penetration so both of you are off (granted Aaron was even farther from the truth).
Looks that way. Too bad it doesn't go by achievements that occurred before they introduced rewards.
And too bad it's only in the US and UK. No love for Canada as always.
Nice to see though they're finally offering rewards for using their services. It's like air miles but for playing games and using other xbox live services.
Free is always a good thing. Guess I'll have to wait.
I would love to say that i am in the clear because i have a PS3 but there is already a lot of advertising going on on PSN. Am i the only one that would prefer not to have a comic book app on his PSP or several useless apps on his PS3 ?
80 points=$1
so you get $2.50 back for spending $50 on a year of gold!!XBOX USERS, REJOICE!!!