Microsoft is allowing the cryptocurrency to be used at its Windows Store, Xbox and Windows phone to buy apps, games and other digital content from its various online stores.



Microsoft detailed how to use the currency on its website.

It isn’t yet possible to buy items directly, but the virtual currency can only be used to add money to a Microsoft account in the U.S. from which a payment can be made.

Microsoft joined a long list of other companies that have started offering Bitcoin options. Other companies now accepting the Bitcoins include over 44,000 businesses and organizations, including PayPal, electronics retailer Newegg and space tourism company Virgin Galactic.