Microsoft is offering a year of free Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to college students who purchase qualifying Windows 11 laptops. This initiative aims to attract students and compete with Apple’s new MacBook Neo.
The ultimate college bundle includes not just the gaming subscription but also one year of Microsoft 365 Premium and a free Xbox Wireless Controller. College students can redeem this offer by verifying their student status using a .edu email address.
This promotional offer provides access to over 500 games on Xbox consoles and PCs. The total value of the bundle is $624.86, which includes the $199.99 Microsoft 365 Premium subscription.
The bundle is available through major retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon, and Microsoft. Students must act quickly to take advantage of this deal.
Many view this move as a strategic effort by Microsoft to entice students away from Apple’s offerings. “That’s $624.86 worth of product that students get completely free,” said an industry observer.
After verification, students will receive an email to redeem their subscriptions. This offer highlights Microsoft’s commitment to catering to the educational market while enhancing its gaming ecosystem.
