Microsoft offers 25 Xbox games with eligible new Windows PCs and handhelds

Microsoft’s X25 promotion gives buyers of qualifying new Windows PCs and handhelds in the US access to 25 Xbox games through the Microsoft Store. Eligibility depends on the device’s operating system and purchase conditions, and only some games support play across both PC and Xbox consoles.

• The promotion includes 25 games that Microsoft values at more than $500; the offer is part of the run-up to Xbox’s 25th anniversary.· 2 sources
• Buyers must get an eligible new device from an authorized US retailer during the promotion period. The offer is claimed through the Microsoft Store app, not through retailer codes.· 2 sources
• Windows Home devices qualify; Windows Pro PCs are generally excluded, with an exception for qualifying machines using Nvidia RTX Spark silicon. Refurbished devices and purchases from unauthorized sellers are also excluded.· 2 sources
• The games are delivered as digital licenses through the Microsoft Store. Mashable says they remain tied to the buyer’s account and do not require Game Pass; TechSpot notes that a returned or canceled purchase may result in the promotional benefits being revoked.· 2 sources
• Xbox Play Anywhere applies to some titles, allowing access across Windows and Xbox; other games in the bundle cover only their PC version.· 2 sources