MrBean
* 28-Aug-2022(#1)One of my Microsoft perks is massively discounted Microsoft software and hardware (25-90% off).
Every fiscal year (starting July 1st), I get 15 spots to invite others to get my discounts - only on software unfortunately. This includes $14 o365, $20 o365 family, $50 2 year XBL ($30 for 1), $10 Windows licensing, 50% + on select digital games, along with other Microsoft products as well.
Two best ones I'd recommend on the software end:
- $80 for 3 years XBL then activate the $1 Game Pass Ultimate trial. $81 for 3 years of GPU!
- Stack 5 years (max) of o365 family for $100!
Post if interested. Will keep open for a week or so then throw names into a random generator. You get a $250 allowance (on the discounted prices), including $5 off your first purchase. You can use as you see fit for yourself or others.
Only requirement I'll put on eligibility is having a GTZ subscription. Please continue to support @Bill and the site! Next reset, will repeat and let 5 new people in. I may have more spots to give away this FY as well, but will save for a later date.
FY '23 participants:
@SwiftJAB
@Lunar
@Boss
@Kommie
@Porksta
@devans77
@Alaisiagae
@Scott
@John
@Justin
@ryanflucas
@Archer
@longhornsk57
@sinnie
FY '23 winners:
1. @Scott
2. @Kommie
3. @Lunar
4. @Justin
5. @ryanflucas
6. @John (added in follow up round)
7. @Frank (added later over bourbon)
SwiftJAB
28-Aug-2022(#2)This is pretty cool of you to share here. I'll throw my name in the bowl. Not exactly sure what I'd want at the moment as I'm nearly maxed out on GPU and have no need for Office or Windows licenses.
Kommie
28-Aug-2022(#5)Throw me in the raffle, please!
Porksta
28-Aug-2022(#6)Count me in!
devans77
28-Aug-2022(#7)I'm in I have resubscribed to be eligible.
Alaisiagae
28-Aug-2022(#8)Count me in. My dad has Windows computers, I will need to check with him what software/licensing he might need.
Justin
28-Aug-2022(#12)I’d like to be in!
Foxhack
* 29-Aug-2022(#13)Drat, I wish I could use the discount to snap up a Windows Phone and a Zune.
Kommie
29-Aug-2022(#16)People collect Zune's and iPods. I don't get it.
longhornsk57
* 31-Aug-2022(#21)Looks pretty neat, I'll throw in. Cool of you to do this.
SilverOwl
3-Sep-2022(#23)Too bad I don't sub anymore, I could def use Xbox live gold. I run out soon. And even tho it's not as big of a discount as u get, I usually do the deal and get 13 months of gpu for like 60
MrBean
* 5-Sep-2022(#28)Winner winner!
image@Scott
@Kommie
@Lunar
@Justin
@ryanflucas
@John, sorry buddy, look at that last spin with ryan ... it was legit on the line and at the very last second, just barely ticked over!
--- Please send me a PM with your first name, last name, and email and I'll get you the invite (haha, i swear this isn't a scam).
image John
* 5-Sep-2022(#29)MrBean wrote:> @John, sorry buddy, look at that last spin with ryan ... it was legit on the line
> and at the very last second, just barely ticked over!
No worries!
Heck, if you look, being next to me made people lucky! Here was the list in that section:
ryanflucas (Winner)
Justin (Winner - and after he wins, moves ryan right next to me)
John
Scott (Winner)
You're all welcome!
ryanflucas
5-Sep-2022(#33)Awesome, thanks!
I'm going to buy a powerball ticket and take John along for that +10 luck proximity bonus (and split the winnings).
devans77
5-Sep-2022(#35)MrBean wrote:> Not to put any of the winners on the spot, but you get up to $250 ... if you find
> yourself unable to spend the rest of the money, perhaps see if others here may benefit.
>
>
> These will expire come July 1st of next year, in which (assuming I haven't lost my
> job from doing this!), I'll do it again.
If anyone has $80 left I need xbl.
Scott
9-Nov-2022(#41)I've not had a chance to use it yet, but probably will with the holidays coming up soon. I'll let you know if I run into any problems
I'm willing to share it with others here, I definitely won't hit the $250 allowance.
Oh, I do have 1 question...you said it works on select digital games. Is that typically just AAA games, or would it work on random XBLA type games, like Tunic, for example?
MrBean
9-Nov-2022(#42)Scott wrote:> I've not had a chance to use it yet, but probably will with the holidays coming up
> soon. I'll let you know if I run into any problems
>
> I'm willing to share it with others here, I definitely won't hit the $250 allowance.
>
>
> Oh, I do have 1 question...you said it works on select digital games. Is that typically
> just AAA games, or would it work on random XBLA type games, like Tunic, for example?
>
That's awesome of you to share Scott, hope the others do as well if they don't use the full allotment! You simply buy codes, and can share with others!
Yeah once you login, you'll see the games. The list is a bit small, it's really only the MSFT studio games, but some great prices out there.
SwiftJAB
23-Jan-2023(#47)So close! Nice of you to continue sharing the perks
nonamesleft
* 23-Jan-2023(#49)MrBean wrote:> @John --- wooo! ha, you were so close on the last round.
>
:) I like that you're using an actual spinner wheel. It's almost like a gameshow.
MrBean
14-Apr-2023(#55)John wrote:> So, I finally get around to doing it and it looks like the $1 trick to upgrade to
> Game Pass Ultimate was dropped a few weeks ago, eh?
>
> Sucky. I mean, I guess you can still do it for $15, so still very worth it -- but
> that's what I get for being slow...
>
Aye, ya missed out ... but is it still working even with the $15 path? Still an insane deal as you can get 3 years of XBL for $80 with my discount. If it's only $15 to upgrade for 3 years, still crazy worth it!
devans77
17-Apr-2023(#59)John wrote:> So, I finally get around to doing it and it looks like the $1 trick to upgrade to
> Game Pass Ultimate was dropped a few weeks ago, eh?
>
> Sucky. I mean, I guess you can still do it for $15, so still very worth it -- but
> that's what I get for being slow...
>
I've been waiting for a good deal to do this looks like I'm to late also, I havent heard of the $15 thing
Boss
17-Apr-2023(#60)John wrote:> There is a discount on a 1-year subscription to 365 Home or Business, but not the
> non-subscription version. Just FYI.
Thanks. I wanted to upgrade Office but I have multiple computers and prefer software.
MrBean
17-Apr-2023(#61)Boss wrote:> John wrote:
>> There is a discount on a 1-year subscription to 365 Home or Business, but not
> the
>> non-subscription version. Just FYI.
>
>
> Thanks. I wanted to upgrade Office but I have multiple computers and prefer software.
Office 365 enables local install, and 5 machines per subscription. A family subscription enables 6 family members too... So 30 installs.
Traditional office is dead. Retail options will be shut off at some point.
Foxhack
* 20-Apr-2023(#62)I thought you could only get yearly subscriptions at retail now. I haven't seen any permanent option in a long time.
John
30-Apr-2023(#66)So, the most Live Gold you can have is 36 months, right? They won't let you redeem more than that, it appears.
I currently have like 3 months of Gold left. I want to do the Ultimate trick (which will cost me $15 for a 1-month to convert it all). So I'm buying a 24-month from the store -- that will take me to 27 months.
They don't sell a 6-month Gold in the store currently. But they do have a 6-month Ultimate. So, I think I'll just buy that -- which will take me to 33 months total Ultimate after the conversion.
Also, when I'm done with this, I'm not sure there is much else that I need from the Store. Should I just buy up some 24-month Live Gold codes and resell them at cost to people here? Anyone looking for anything specific?
longhornsk57
30-Apr-2023(#67)How much are you getting the 24 month live gold codes for?
John
30-Apr-2023(#69)John wrote:> They don't sell a 6-month Gold in the store currently. But they do have a 6-month
> Ultimate. So, I think I'll just buy that -- which will take me to 33 months total
> Ultimate after the conversion.
I was mistaken -- no 6-month Ultimate. I'll do something different and end up closer to 28-months. Still fine.
MrBean
3-May-2023(#71)John wrote:> Hey! I finally did my first Ultimate thing today and all went great! I'm now at
> 28 months of Game Pass Ultimate after paying $72.50 plus tax. That's $2.59/month!
>
Nice!
devans77
3-May-2023(#72)John wrote:> So, the most Live Gold you can have is 36 months, right? They won't let you redeem
> more than that, it appears.
>
> I currently have like 3 months of Gold left. I want to do the Ultimate trick (which
> will cost me $15 for a 1-month to convert it all). So I'm buying a 24-month from
> the store -- that will take me to 27 months.
>
> They don't sell a 6-month Gold in the store currently. But they do have a 6-month
> Ultimate. So, I think I'll just buy that -- which will take me to 33 months total
> Ultimate after the conversion.
>
> Also, when I'm done with this, I'm not sure there is much else that I need from the
> Store. Should I just buy up some 24-month Live Gold codes and resell them at cost
> to people here? Anyone looking for anything specific?
If you do this I could use some xbox live also. I think i pmed you about it a while back
devans77
* 4-May-2023(#74)I have nothing as of right now, I'll do the max if you can spare it
John
* 4-May-2023(#76)Just to clarify, I double-checked the math -- here are the options that make sense:
$50 - 24-months Gold (from the Company Store)
$30 - 12-months Gold (from the Company Store)
$15 - 1-month Ultimate (normal/retail)
----
$95 for 36 months (you only get 36 because that is the hard limit) = ~$2.64/month |
$50 - 24-months Gold (from the Company Store)
$23 - 3 month Ultimate (from the Company Store)
----
$73 for 28 months (you get 1 bonus month during signup) = ~$2.59/month |
I can't think of any other options that make sense. The second one is a slightly better deal per month, but only lasts 28 months. The first one is the best if you want 3 full years.
Note that you have to add 6% tax to all of that.
devans77
5-May-2023(#77)Send me a offer for the first one.
Finally placing my first order and the site goes down for "scheduled maintenance." 
