Microsoft Announces This Year’s 12 Days of Deals

Microsoft Announces This Year's 12 Days of Deals

Breaking with tradition, Microsoft has pre-announced its annual 12 Days of Deals promotion, which starts next week. Unlike previous years, we know each of the deals ahead of time.

“Whether you prefer to skip the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday or just like to take your time buying holiday gifts, our 12 Days of Deals holiday sale has you covered,” Microsoft explains. “With great savings on some of the most sought-after gifts of the season, our limited-time offers put everything they want within reach – and within budget. Plus, with free shipping and free returns on every item every day, you can save even more when you shop at the Microsoft Store.”

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Microsoft contacted me about this change last night, but the 12 Days of Deals page is already available on the Microsoft Store website. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect:

Monday, December 5 – Save up to $1,000 on select Intel-powered PCs, starting at $199.

Tuesday, December 6 – Only $199 for a Lenovo Ideapad 110 laptop (save $100).

Wednesday, December 7 – Save up to 50% on select Xbox One games, now $19.99.

Thursday, December 8 – Save $250 on Surface Pro 4 with Intel Core m3 and 128GB SSD (now $649), plus free sleeve.

Friday, December 9 – Save up to 70% on select Windows 10 tablets, now starting at $49.

Saturday, December 10 – Save up to $250 on Windows Premium Collection devices, starting at $499.

Sunday, December 11 – Buy select Xbox controllers and get a $25 Microsoft Store gift code.

Monday, December 12 – Save $50 and get 2 free games with select Xbox One consoles, plus save big on Xbox accessories and games.

Tuesday, December 13 – Get a $100 Microsoft Store gift code with purchase of HTC VIVE or Oculus Rift.

Wednesday, December 14 – Save up to $1,000 on select gaming PCs, starting at $799.

Thursday, December 15 – Save up to 40% on select Dell PCs, starting at $199.

Friday, December 16 – Save up to $200 on select Surface Pro 4, plus get a free Type Cover (up to $359 value).

Note that each daily offer goes live at 12 am PT, while supplies last.

 

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  • 6431

    02 December, 2016 - 7:17 am

    <p>So their 12 deals are either a PC sale, Xbox stuff sale&nbsp;or gift card with purchase of a VR headset/Xbox stuff.</p>
    <p>Sounds like 3 sales on stuff I can get on sale anywhere.</p>
    <p>I really just want another Zune/Xbox music/Groove music pass deal.</p>
    <p>The 2 years I bought during their Pi day sale 2 years ago runs out soon.</p>

  • 3180

    02 December, 2016 - 7:20 am

    <p>Very sad that there will be no Groove Music Pass discount again this year!&nbsp; My Pi day purchased subscription will be running out in a couple months.&nbsp; I’m going to&nbsp;have a tough decision to make&nbsp;if they don’t come up with a family plan option soon.</p>

    • 1318

      Premium Member
      02 December, 2016 - 7:43 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#28282">In reply to </a><a href="../../users/daveevad">daveevad</a><a href="#28282">:</a></em></blockquote>
      <p>I’m in the same boat, though I am ready for a change.&nbsp;&nbsp; Currently looking for a music subscription that offers lyrics support.&nbsp; It appears Microsoft is not interested in supporting this feature&nbsp;despite being one of the top requests for the past couple years.</p>

      • 5394

        02 December, 2016 - 9:57 am

        <blockquote><em><a href="#28284">In reply to </a><a href="../../users/SilentHero117">SilentHero117</a><a href="#28284">:</a></em></blockquote>
        <p>Amazon Prime Music has lyric support. You get Prime shipping as a bonus.</p>

    • 3180

      02 December, 2016 - 9:40 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#28282">In reply to </a><a href="../../users/daveevad">daveevad</a><a href="#28282">:</a></em></blockquote>
      <p>The Door Busters section has listed a $50 store card with a 1 yr Groove&nbsp;Music&nbsp;Pass purchase.&nbsp; Looks like it’s the best we are getting this year.&nbsp; <a href="https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/categoryID.4810533400?icid=gm_17hol_12dd_ModD_ShopDB">https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/categoryID.4810533400?icid=gm_17hol_12dd_ModD_ShopDB</a></p&gt;

    • 5240

      02 December, 2016 - 11:01 am

      <blockquote><em><a href="#28282">In reply to </a><a href="../../users/daveevad">daveevad</a><a href="#28282">:</a></em></blockquote>
      <p>Me too — my pi day Groove sub runs out in March. If that $50 gift card weren’t in-store only, I’d probably continue the subscription.</p>

  • 1561

    Premium Member
    02 December, 2016 - 7:35 am

    <p>For those fortunate enough to have a Microsoft Store nearby, they’re going to have door-busters, too. On 12/7 they’ve announced a $50 Microsoft Store gift card with a 12-month Groove Music Pass purchase. And then on 12/8, a $25 Microsoft Store gift card with a 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership. There’s a full list of door-busters <a href="https://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/cat/categoryID.4810533400?icid=gm_17hol_12dd_ModD_ShopDB&quot; target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p>
    <p>Based on previous promotions, does anyone know whether you get the gift card on the spot or they send it to you later? Because, I’m strategizing here…I could get the Groove Music Pass on 12/7, then turn around and use the gift card to basically pay for the Xbox Live Gold membership on 12/8 and still score the $25 gift card. Now that’s a pretty good deal.</p>

    • 218

      Premium Member
      02 December, 2016 - 4:27 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#28283">In reply to </a><a href="../../users/gregsedwards">gregsedwards</a><a href="#28283">:</a></em></blockquote>
      <p>Check the list of Microsoft stores before heading out. For example, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area they only list one of the two stores as participating.&nbsp; It may be a mistake, but you never know.</p>

    • 442

      02 December, 2016 - 8:33 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#28283">In reply to </a><a href="../../users/gregsedwards">gregsedwards</a><a href="#28283">:</a></em></blockquote>
      <p>Yeah, I noticed not all stores are participating.&nbsp; THAT STINKS!</p>

  • 127

    Premium Member
    02 December, 2016 - 8:36 am

    <p>Being in Europe, I guess we’ll just sit here and keep my money</p>

  • 6956

    02 December, 2016 - 9:16 am

    <p>And no real discounts on the 950 XL :-(</p>

    • 6244

      02 December, 2016 - 12:47 pm

      <blockquote><em><a href="#28289">In reply to </a><a href="../../users/AlexKven">AlexKven</a><a href="#28289">:</a></em></blockquote>
      <p>950 xl &amp; 950 all gone in uk. Glad i grabbed one over the black friday weekend…</p>

  • 3272

    Premium Member
    02 December, 2016 - 3:07 pm

    <p>wish they would be specific on the 12/9 offer for select windows tablets. I am really interested in getting a couple of the new NuVision tablets for presents.</p>

  • 4949

    02 December, 2016 - 5:37 pm

    <p>No work and play bundle this year? &nbsp;So sad :(</p>
    <p>Wonder if we will see the return of $0.01 movies and music again this year?</p>

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