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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

Editor's Notes

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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.
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
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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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Lol the Neo fight back from Microsoft

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Apr 27, 2026 5:11 PM
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SRL2Apr 27, 2026 5:11 PM
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Good deal for those looking for new laptops.
Apr 27, 2026 7:38 PM
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jrinco11Apr 27, 2026 7:38 PM
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how does microsoft verify student eligibility? just a .edu address, or more advanced?
Apr 27, 2026 8:01 PM
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defy123Apr 27, 2026 8:01 PM
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Lol the Neo fight back from Microsoft
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Apr 27, 2026 8:15 PM
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coldteadoddApr 27, 2026 8:15 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 8:31 PM
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PaulP9221Apr 27, 2026 8:31 PM
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And what if you return the laptop 😂
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Apr 27, 2026 9:15 PM
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FreeCakeApr 27, 2026 9:15 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?
Apr 28, 2026 12:58 AM
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highonfireApr 28, 2026 12:58 AM
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Quote from PaulP9221 :
And what if you return the laptop 😂
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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Apr 28, 2026 3:25 AM
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GoWhiteSoxApr 28, 2026 3:25 AM
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Great. Bought a $1600 windows laptop from BB just 2 weeks ago 🙄
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impasseApr 28, 2026 4:07 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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Apr 28, 2026 10:23 AM
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Title said "College Stud" intentionally.
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Apr 28, 2026 11:44 AM
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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.
Apr 28, 2026 12:07 PM
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View92612Apr 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 ＜ $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 ＜ $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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