Microsoft Gives Free Xbox to College Students with PC Buy

BY MARIA LOPEZ You're watching multisource tech video news analysis from Newsy. Want a free Xbox 360? If you are a college student you might be in luck. Microsoft is now giving them away with the purchase of a Windows 7 PC of $699 or more until September 3rd. According to a blogger writing for Windows, the offer will get you ready to be the coolest kid on your dorm floor. "While a Windows 7 PC is perfect for staying connected to your social networks, surfing the web, gaming and streaming videos, music and more, when you add the power of Xbox 360, you've got a world of entertainment at your fingertips."(Windows Experience Blog) A good deal of bloggers agrees it's a pretty sweet offer. "While the package only offers a small 4 GB Xbox 360 S,it is a great deal for poor college students looking to obtain a new system. The offer really is not too bad, as you can update your hard drive space by simply buying a bigger hard drive for low prices online or in stores."(Xbox Freedom) In order to promote the deal, Windows created a video featuring a 'Halo Spartan', from the science fiction video game franchise. NARRATOR: "Buy a mini fridge for college, get a free ice tray. Or, buy a PC for college, get a free Xbox 360." In the opinion of GeekWire, Windows is becoming a lot smarter when it comes to marketing for college students. "Not only is it offering them free Xbox 360s ... but ... a red Spartan takes aim at and completely obliterates that old college standby, the mini-fridge, to <b>...</b>
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