TL; DR: The Microsoft Store is running a site-wide Spring Sale(Opens in a new tab) Through late April, it’s offering deals across its lineup of Surface devices(Opens in a new tab)Xbox(Opens in a new tab) and computer games(Opens in a new tab)controllers(Opens in a new tab)and computer peripherals(Opens in a new tab).
One of the biggest tech sales of the year was in the full spring — er, swinging.
Savvy shoppers can save up to $600 on Surface tablets and laptops(Opens in a new tab)up to 90% off on Xbox Digital(Opens in a new tab) and computer games(Opens in a new tab)Up to 25% off on Xbox consoles(Opens in a new tab)And up to 33% off computer accessories(Opens in a new tab) Like keyboards and mice during the Microsoft Store Spring Sale(Opens in a new tab), an annual site-wide event that runs through the end of April. (Most of the deals will end April 20th, but some will last through April 30th.)
We’ve spent the better part of the morning sifting through all of the listings and rounding up the best deals below. Full disclosure: There aren’t many steep or rare discounts that major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy can’t compete with (except for a few cheap toys), but this is definitely a sale worth checking out if you’re interested in upgrading an older device or getting something new to play. .
The best Microsoft Surface deals
Why we love it
Microsoft’s latest 2-in-1 tablet features a 1080p HD camera, a 13-inch edge-to-edge PixelSense touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and your choice of two processor options. Our guys at PCMag (owned by Mashable publisher, Ziff Davis) found the ARM-based SQ3 model(Opens in a new tab) With 5G it’s a bit underwhelming in terms of performance, but it gave Intel’s highly polished and powerful version our Editor’s Choice award(Opens in a new tab)“Long live the king of Windows tablets,” reviewer Charles Jeffries said of it.
Select configurations are on sale for $200 off at the time of this writing (starting at $899.99), but we recommend waiting until Sunday, April 9 to buy one: that’s when the Microsoft Store(Opens in a new tab) Surface Pro 9 discounts will increase to $300. These offers will remain valid until April 23rd.
More deals on Microsoft Surface devices
All offers expire April 20th unless otherwise noted.
The best Xbox and PC game deals
Why we love it
Available for Windows and Xbox One (with a free next-gen update for Series X|S), this stunning sequel to 2015’s Ori and the Blind Forest It was one of our favorite video games of 2020. Former Mashable entertainment reporter Kellen Beck went so far as to say it’s “one of the best platformers of the past 10 years or so,” praising its gorgeous visuals and “addictive” gameplay in his review. Microsoft Store(Opens in a new tab) They’re on sale for just $5.99 through April 20, which is 83% off the suggested retail price of $29.99 (or a savings of $24). As far as we know, it has never been so cheap Anywhere.
More deals on Xbox and PC games
All offers end April 20th.
The best Xbox controller deals
Why we love it
The latest entry in the Xbox’s shimmering and mystical “Shift” series of consoles features a color-shifting, purplish blue finish that gives it a “deep space vibe,” according to a press release.(Opens in a new tab). In short: it’s beautiful! You can get it on sale at the Microsoft Store(Opens in a new tab) For just $59.99 (or $10 off the $69.99 MSRP) through April 22nd, it’s a Best Buy.(Opens in a new tab) It was identical when we last checked. It was not in stock anywhere else, FYI.
More deals on Xbox controllers
All offers end April 22nd.
Best computer accessories deals
Why we love it
Featuring a cushioned palm rest and dedicated hotkeys for Microsoft 365 apps and emoji, this keyboard’s unconventional shape serves an important purpose, eliminating fatigue by encouraging a more natural hand/wrist/forearm position. It has a bit of a learning curve at first, but according to PCMag(Opens in a new tab) Deputy Managing Editor Tom Brant, definitely “worth a closer look from Productive Hounds.” It normally retails for $59.99, but Microsoft is giving it away for $45.99 through April 16th — a 23% savings and match price at Amazon.(Opens in a new tab)only if sold.
More offers on computer accessories
All offers end April 16th.