Microsoft (MSFT) said that customers are now able to buy games and apps at its online Windows and Xbox stores with bitcoins.

Microsoft announced on its blog Thursday that it would now accept bitcoins via BitPay, the world’s leading bitcoin payment processor: “you can trade-in bitcoin – at current market value — and add it to your Microsoft account. Those funds can then be used to purchase content in the Windows Store, or in stores that house Xbox Games, Xbox Music or Xbox Video.”

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