Microsoft aims to attract students from the MacBook Neo with enticing offers. Writer Samantha Mangino explores how the tech giant is appealing to the college crowd by offering significant savings and benefits.
SAVE $625: Students can receive a complimentary year of Microsoft 365 Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and an Xbox Wireless Controller with the purchase of a Windows 11 laptop.
As Apple’s MacBook Neo provides a budget-friendly option, Microsoft counters with its own offer to win over students. With the purchase of a Windows 11 laptop, students get one year of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, plus a free Xbox controller, totaling $624.86 in savings.
Microsoft 365 Premium normally costs $199.99 annually, providing essential apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, along with cloud storage and advanced security. To balance work and leisure, students also get access to over 500 games on Xbox and PCs for a year with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and a free Xbox wireless controller to enhance their gaming experience.
Students can purchase eligible laptops at Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and Microsoft, including devices like the Microsoft Surface and Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1.
How to redeem ultimate college bundle: Upon purchasing a laptop, students must redeem their offers. After setup, a notification will prompt them to verify their student status using a .edu email. Verification leads to email instructions for redeeming Xbox Game Pass and Microsoft 365 subscriptions, and a promo code for a custom controller.
Topics: Microsoft, Windows
Samantha Mangino, a Boston-based Shopping Reporter, covers tech at Mashable, curating top products and deals. With three years of commerce experience, she tests and reviews a variety of home products, ensuring they meet the hype.