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frontpageDiscombobulated | Staff posted Apr 27, 2026 09:22 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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defy123
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Lol the Neo fight back from Microsoft

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Apr 27, 2026 05:11 PM
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SRL2Apr 27, 2026 05:11 PM
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Good deal for those looking for new laptops.
Apr 27, 2026 07:38 PM
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jrinco11Apr 27, 2026 07:38 PM
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how does microsoft verify student eligibility? just a .edu address, or more advanced?
Apr 27, 2026 08:01 PM
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defy123Apr 27, 2026 08:01 PM
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Lol the Neo fight back from Microsoft
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Apr 27, 2026 08:15 PM
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coldteadoddApr 27, 2026 08:15 PM
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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?
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Apr 27, 2026 08:31 PM
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PaulP9221Apr 27, 2026 08:31 PM
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And what if you return the laptop ๐Ÿ˜‚
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Apr 27, 2026 09:15 PM
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FreeCakeApr 27, 2026 09:15 PM
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How do you actually do this deal. Do I have to login to the new PC with my edu address or can I login with my regular email and then confirm it later with my EDU?
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highonfireApr 28, 2026 12:58 AM
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Quote from PaulP9221 :
And what if you return the laptop ๐Ÿ˜‚
Phil Spencer gets rehired, comes to your house each month and takes $40/m for Game Pass out of your wallet
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GoWhiteSoxApr 28, 2026 03:25 AM
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Great. Bought a $1600 windows laptop from BB just 2 weeks ago ๐Ÿ™„
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impasseApr 28, 2026 04:07 AM
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looks like the cheapest eligible laptop at best buy is $549: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/l...JJGSH82JL5
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Title said "College Stud" intentionally.
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schlackApr 28, 2026 11:44 AM
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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
Game Pass Ultimate is $288 in savings on its own.
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Apr 28, 2026 12:07 PM
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Quote from schlack :
Game Pass Ultimate is $288 in savings on its own.
But the xgp games I actually want to play and do not already own have a total cost ๏ผœ $100.
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reicadenApr 28, 2026 12:18 PM
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Quote from View92612 :
But the xgp games I actually want to play and do not already own have a total cost ๏ผœ $100.
Future ones as well? Or only counting present games?
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Thanks OP
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SRL2Apr 28, 2026 12:51 PM
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Quote from jrinco11 :
how does microsoft verify student eligibility? just a .edu address, or more advanced?
.edu email
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