Microsoft Rolls Out U.S. Student PC Bundle With 365, Game Pass and Custom Controller

Overview

• The Microsoft College Offer, which launched Wednesday, adds 12 months of Microsoft 365 Premium and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate plus a customizable Xbox controller to eligible Windows 11 laptop buys through June 30, 2026.
• Participating PCs include models from Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo and Microsoft Surface at retailers such as Microsoft, Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart.
• Students must verify with a .edu email and redeem the perks using a Microsoft account after purchasing an eligible device.
• The subscriptions are limited to new accounts, so prior Microsoft 365 or Game Pass users need a different Microsoft login to claim the yearlong access.
• Reporters cast the timing as a response to Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo and note some doubt that the bundle will sway students who prioritize price and build quality.