Meaning & use
microtransaction
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A small purchase made within a video game or app, typically for virtual items, currency, or features.
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The mobile game relied on microtransactions to fund its free-to-play model.
Players criticized the new title for pushing microtransactions on top of the full purchase price.
A note on using this word
A relatively recent term tied to the rise of free-to-play and mobile gaming; it's often used with a negative connotation when such purchases feel excessive or manipulative.
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