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frontpageDiscombobulated | Staff posted Apr 27, 2026 9:22 AM

College Stud.: Get 1-Yr. Game Pass Ult. + Microsoft 365 Prem. + Xbox Controller

When You Buy Eligible Windows 11 Laptop

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Various Retailers is offering Microsoft College Students: 1-Year Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft 365 Premium & Design Your Own Xbox Wireless Controller with Purchase of Eligible Windows 11 Laptop when you Follow Instructions below.

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Note, offer available to eligible college students w/ a valid .edu email address through June 30, 2026.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Buy Windows 11 PC/Laptop
  2. Get Verified
    • Check your Microsoft account email or watch for a pop-up on your new PC to verify your student status.
  3. Claim Offer
    • Once verified, you'll receive a redemption email within about 3 days to claim your full bundle

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  • Offer Terms:
    • Offer is valid Through 6/30/26 or while supplies last.
    • Available only to eligible college students with a valid .edu email address who are new subscribers; auto-renew and other terms apply.
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Various Retailers is offering Microsoft College Students: 1-Year Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Microsoft 365 Premium & Design Your Own Xbox Wireless Controller with Purchase of Eligible Windows 11 Laptop when you Follow Instructions below.

Thanks Deal Editor Discombobulated for sharing this deal

Note, offer available to eligible college students w/ a valid .edu email address through June 30, 2026.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Buy Windows 11 PC/Laptop
  2. Get Verified
    • Check your Microsoft account email or watch for a pop-up on your new PC to verify your student status.
  3. Claim Offer
    • Once verified, you'll receive a redemption email within about 3 days to claim your full bundle

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Offer is valid Through 6/30/26 or while supplies last.
    • Available only to eligible college students with a valid .edu email address who are new subscribers; auto-renew and other terms apply.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • About this Store:

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Apr 28, 2026 12:57 PM
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ReboundApr 28, 2026 12:57 PM
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After his second Windows laptop broke, I bought my son a MacBook Air for college. He said it was great because it didn't distract him with video games.
I'm not sure what Microsoft is thinking hereโ€ฆ college life has enough distractions without immersive online video games.
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Apr 28, 2026 1:20 PM
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MoMoney84
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Apr 28, 2026 1:20 PM
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Quote from PaulP9221 :
And what if you return the laptop ๐Ÿ˜‚
Asking the real question here, lol.
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Apr 28, 2026 2:29 PM
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WittyKnob869Apr 28, 2026 2:29 PM
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Quote from impasse :
looks like the cheapest eligible laptop at best buy is $549: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...JJGSH82JL5
Imagine getting stuck with this in college because you wanted to game on xbox!
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Apr 28, 2026 3:16 PM
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fintlewoodlewixApr 28, 2026 3:16 PM
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College studs?
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Apr 28, 2026 3:55 PM
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KeithY9797Apr 28, 2026 3:55 PM
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Quote from coldteadodd :
How is this good deal? Most colleges offer office for free.

Maybe with the Xbox Live and Controller bundling, if there isn't a firestick offer this year?
It's almost May, so a lot of college students will be graduating, hence, no more Office, and a bit more free time when they enter the workforce?
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Apr 28, 2026 4:43 PM
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Apr 28, 2026 4:43 PM
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Quote from Rebound :
After his second Windows laptop broke, I bought my son a MacBook Air for college. He said it was great because it didn't distract him with video games.
I'm not sure what Microsoft is thinking hereโ€ฆ college life has enough distractions without immersive online video games.
College kids need to unwind. Video games are better than drinking.
Apr 28, 2026 4:54 PM
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havok019Apr 28, 2026 4:54 PM
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Is there a better value for more of a gaming rig that's eligible for this?
https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...JJGH3SKKHG

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Apr 28, 2026 4:59 PM
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thecalipApr 28, 2026 4:59 PM
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None of the eligible laptops are good and light laptop. They are not even the current gen. They are either under RAM or under processor. They are from few years ago. Look at the list from Asus.
ASUS |ROG Strix G16 | 16" | Intel | Core i7 14650HX | 16GB | 1TB | RTX5060 | B0DZZWMB2L |G615JMR
ASUS |Vivobook 15 | 15.6" | AMD |Ryzen 5 7430U | 16GB | 512GB |ASM1502YBS51 |M1502YA
ASUS |Vivobook S14 | 14" | Intel |Ultra 7 258V | 32GB | 1TB |7447569796 |S5406SA
Apr 28, 2026 6:01 PM
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View92612Apr 28, 2026 6:01 PM
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Quote from reicaden :
Future ones as well? Or only counting present games?
among announced and/or released XGP games. Don't feel excited for any upcoming ones on the list.
Of course, I don't have a crystall ball to predict what they are going to announce in the next 12 months.
However, given the cost-cutting required to fund AI I doubt they would be able to add too many expensive games to XGP.
They better be careful where to spend their money because expensive AAA games are not always worth the price.
Apr 28, 2026 10:46 PM
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fearzizApr 28, 2026 10:46 PM
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laptop for colllege? I didnt even read the books let alone use a laptop. college was easier than middle school.
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Apr 29, 2026 12:16 AM
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FreeCakeApr 29, 2026 12:16 AM
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I wonder if open items count
Apr 29, 2026 2:49 PM
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xfactor0693Apr 29, 2026 2:49 PM
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I remember when they used to give Xbox 360s with your school laptop, that was a great deal
Apr 30, 2026 1:16 PM
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FreeCakeApr 30, 2026 1:16 PM
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I got my laptop and set it up yesterday with my normal microsoft non edu email account. Still no offer email to input my edu address.
May 2, 2026 2:57 AM
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FreeCakeMay 2, 2026 2:57 AM
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In case anyone wants an update. I tried a bunch of ways to get the offer to trigger on the new laptop. It never popped up and I never got an email. Eventually I contacted support who manually sent me an offer email. I filled that out and got my rewards.

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May 2, 2026 7:11 PM
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MoMoney84
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May 2, 2026 7:11 PM
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Quote from coldteadodd :
How is this good deal? Most colleges offer office for free. Maybe with the Xbox Live and Controller bundling, if there isn't a firestick offer this year?
Yes, plus MS also dropped the pricing of XBL from that crazy price increase not long ago.

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