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Xbox boss Asha Sharma wants you to buy a PC to celebrate the console’s 25th anniversary
Microsoft is marking Xbox’s 25th anniversary with a bundle of 25 games, but the offer is tied to buying a new Windows PC rather than an Xbox console. The promotion highlights how Microsoft is positioning PC gaming as part of the Xbox ecosystem, while some players have questioned why console buyers are not receiving the same deal.
The offer is for eligible new Windows PCs bought and activated in the United States from 2 November to 31 December 2026; customers can claim the games through the Microsoft Store by 12 February 2027. A Game Pass subscription is not required, though refurbished, open-box, returned and demonstration devices are excluded. The anniversary announcements also include confirmation of Wolfenstein 3, a new game from id Software, and 25 original Xbox games coming to PC.
In short
- Xbox’s anniversary bundle includes 25 games with a new PC purchase.
- The offer is limited to eligible US buyers.
- Console players have questioned why Xbox purchases are excluded.
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