Reminder: Microsoft’s Countdown Sale Starts Today
- Paul Thurrott
- Dec 22, 2016
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Phew, it’s been a few days since I’ve had to write about another Microsoft holiday sale. But heads-up: Countdown starts now.
As you may recall, Microsoft bills Countdown as its “biggest-ever Xbox sale.” But it’s not just about Xbox: the software giant is also offering sales on content like TV shows (and series) and movies too.
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Unlike previous holiday sales, Countdown extends past the holidays, to January 9, and it changes over time so that different items become available at sale prices over time.
On that note, I don’t see a big promo page for the sale, but this page on the Microsoft Store website provides a pretty boring grid of the sale items today.
Here are some of the game and app deals that stand out to me:
Xbox Play Anywhere Games for Xbox One and Windows 10
Forza Horizon 3 Standard Edition – $38.99, normally $59.99
Gears of War 4 – $32.99, normally $59.99 – For $30-ish, this is a lot of content, and worth looking into.
ReCore – $19.99, normally $39.99
Games for PC/Mobile
Forza Horizon 3 Standard Edition – $38.99, normally $59.99 (Works on too.)
Halo: Spartan Assault – 99 cents, normally $2.99
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition – $9.99, normally $19.99
Oxenfree – $4.99, normally $19.99 – Excellent game, and a no-brainer at this price.
Apps for Windows 10
Adobe Photoshop Elements 15 – $69.99, normally $99.99 – Excellent deal, great application.
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<p>I am hoping for a drastic price reduction of the Xbox One original console. I saw a refurbished edition go for $159.99 (Halo edition) on Groupon once, but if a brand new one can be had for $179, then I’ll act on it.</p>
<p>As for Adobe Photoshop Elements 15, that IS NOT a good deal. From what I understand is that the Expert Mode is relatively the same as the previous versions of this product. So all those who are using (at least) versions 12, 13,& 14 really don’t need to upgrade. The only big difference in this version is the ability to group layers, which is functionality of the Photoshop CC version. As for the price of $69.99,….this can be had as little as $49.99. I have even seen go as low as $39.99. Not just that, but both Photoshop Elements AND PREMIERE ELEMENTS can be had for $69.99-$79.99 from stores such as Amazon and B&H Photo. All you have to do is just wait and constantly check the "deal" sites like slickdeals or techbargains to see when that 2in1 deal is offered.</p>