UPDATE: April 10, 2023, 10:40 a.m. EDT This story has been updated with the latest deals from the Microsoft Store Spring Sale(opens in a new tab), which runs through late April across its lineups of Surface devices(opens in a new tab), Xbox(opens in a new tab) and PC games(opens in a new tab), controllers(opens in a new tab), and PC accessories(opens in a new tab).
One of the biggest tech sales of the year is in full spring — er, swing.
Savvy shoppers can save up to $600 on Surface tablets and laptops(opens in a new tab), up to 90% on digital Xbox(opens in a new tab) and PC games(opens in a new tab), up to 25% on Xbox controllers(opens in a new tab), and up to 33% on PC accessories(opens in a new tab) like keyboards and mouses during the Microsoft Store's Spring Sale(opens in a new tab), an annual sitewide event that runs through the tail end of April. (Most deals will wrap up on April 20, but some last all the way until April 30.)
We spent the better part of a morning poring over all the listings and rounded up the best deals below. Full disclosure: There aren't many mind-bogglingly steep or rare discounts that major retailers like Amazon and Best Buy can't compete with (aside from some dirt-cheap games), but this is definitely a sale worth perusing if you're interested in upgrading an older device or grabbing something new to play.
Best Microsoft Surface deals
Why we like it
Microsoft's latest flagship 2-in-1 tablet sports a 1080p HD camera, a 13-inch, edge-to-edge PixelSense touchscreen with a 120Hz refresh rate, and your choice of two processor options. Our comrades at PCMag (which is owned by Mashable's publisher, Ziff Davis) found the ARM-based SQ3 model(opens in a new tab) with 5G a little underwhelming in terms of performance, but gave the powerful and ultra-polished Intel version an Editor's Choice Award(opens in a new tab): "Long live the king of Windows tablets," reviewer Charles Jefferies said.
The Microsoft Store(opens in a new tab) has almost every configuration on sale for up to $300 off until April 23, starting at $999.99 for the 256GB model with an Intel Core i5 processor.
More deals on Microsoft Surface devices
All offers end April 20 unless noted otherwise.
Microsoft Surface laptop Go 2 (Intel Core i5-1135G7, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $599.99
$699.99(save $100)Microsoft Surface laptop 4(opens in a new tab) — starting from $699.99 (save up to $500); offer ends April 30
Microsoft Surface laptop 5(opens in a new tab) — starting from $899.99 (save up to $400); offer ends April 16
Microsoft Surface laptop Studio(opens in a new tab) — starting from $1,399.99 (save up to $600)
Microsoft Surface Pro 8 (Intel Evo Core i7-1185G7, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD)(opens in a new tab) — $1,699.99
$2,199.99(save $500); offer ends April 30
Best Xbox and PC game deals
Why we like it
Available for Windows and Xbox One (with a free next-gen update for the Series X|S), this stunning sequel to 2015's Ori and the Blind Forest was one of our absolute favorite video games of 2020. Former Mashable entertainment reporter Kellen Beck went so far as to say it's "easily one of the best platformers of the past 10 years or so," praising its exquisite visuals and "addictive" gameplay in his review. The Microsoft Store(opens in a new tab) has it on sale for a mere $5.99 until April 20, which is 83% off its suggested retail price of $29.99 (or a $24 savings). As far as we know, it's never been that cheap before anywhere.
More deals on Xbox and PC games
All offers end April 20.
ARK: Survival Evolved(opens in a new tab) — $4.99
$19.99(save $15)Assassin's Creed Odyssey Deluxe Edition(opens in a new tab) — $19.99
$79.99(save $60)Assassin's Creed Origins Deluxe Edition(opens in a new tab) — $17.49
$69.99(save $52.50)Assassin's Creed Valhalla(opens in a new tab) — $19.79
$59.99(save $40.20)Battlefield 2042 Xbox One & Xbox Series X|S(opens in a new tab) — $24.49
$69.99(save $45.50)Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II Cross-Gen Bundle(opens in a new tab) — $45.49
$69.99(save $24.50)Cyberpunk 2077(opens in a new tab) — $29.99
$59.99(save $30)Dead Space(opens in a new tab) — $55.99
$69.99(save $14)Far Cry 6(opens in a new tab) — $14.99
$59.99(save $45)Forza Horizon 5(opens in a new tab) — $35.99 $59.99 (save $15)
Gears 5(opens in a new tab) — $13.19
$39.99(save $26.80)Grand Theft Auto V (Xbox Series X|S)(opens in a new tab) — $19.99
$39.99(save $20)Little Nightmares II(opens in a new tab) — $9.89
$29.99(save $20.10)Mass Effect Legendary Edition(opens in a new tab) — $14.99
$59.99(save $45)Microsoft Flight Simulator Standard 40th Anniversary Edition(opens in a new tab) — $44.99
$59.99(save $15)NBA 2K23 for Xbox Series X|S(opens in a new tab) — $23.09
$69.99(save $46.09)No Man's Sky(opens in a new tab) — $29.99
$59.99(save $30)Psychonauts 2(opens in a new tab) — $20.99
$59.99(save $39)Red Dead Online(opens in a new tab) — $9.99
$19.99(save $10)Red Dead Redemption 2(opens in a new tab) — $19.79
$59.99(save $40.20)Sea of Thieves 2023 Edition(opens in a new tab) — $19.99
$39.99(save $20)The Jackbox Party Pack 9(opens in a new tab) — $19.49
$29.99(save $10.50)The Quarry for Xbox Series X|S(opens in a new tab) — $34.99
$69.99(save $35)The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt(opens in a new tab) — $19.99
$39.99(save $20)Tiny Tina's Wonderlands(opens in a new tab) — $29.99
$59.99(save $30)
Best Xbox controller deals
Why we like it
The latest entry in Xbox's shimmery and mystical "Shift" controller series features a color-changing, blue-purple finish that gives it "deep space vibes," according to a press release(opens in a new tab). In short: It's pretty! You can grab it on sale in the Microsoft Store(opens in a new tab) for just $59.99 (or $10 off its $69.99 MSRP) until April 22, which Best Buy(opens in a new tab) was matching when we last checked. It wasn't in stock anywhere else, FYI.
More deals on Xbox controllers
All offers end April 22.
Xbox wireless controller(opens in a new tab) — $44.99
$59.99(save $15)Xbox wireless controller – Daystrike Camo Special Edition(opens in a new tab) — $54.99
$69.99(save $15)Xbox wireless controller – Mineral Camo Special Edition(opens in a new tab) — $54.99
$69.99(save $15)Xbox wireless controller + USB-C cable(opens in a new tab) — $49.99
$59.99(save $10)Xbox wireless controller + wireless adapter for Windows(opens in a new tab) — $69.99
$79.99(save $10)
Best PC accessory deals
Why we like it
Featuring a cushioned palm rest and dedicated shortcut keys for Microsoft 365 apps and emojis, this keyboard's funky shape serves an important purpose, which is to eliminate strain by encouraging a more natural hand/wrist/forearm posture. It has a bit of a learning curve at first, but according to PCMag(opens in a new tab) deputy managing editor Tom Brant, it definitely "deserves a close look from productivity hounds." It typically retails for $59.99, but Microsoft will give it to you for $45.99 until April 16 — a 23% savings and a price that's matched on Amazon(opens in a new tab), just in case it sells out.
More deals on PC accessories
All offers end April 16.
Microsoft Audio Dock(opens in a new tab) — $195.99
$249.99(save $54)Microsoft Bluetooth ergonomic mouse(opens in a new tab) — $34.99
$49.99(save $15)Microsoft Bluetooth keyboard(opens in a new tab) — $34.99
$49.99(save $15)Microsoft Bluetooth mouse(opens in a new tab) — $14.99
$19.99(save $5)Microsoft ergonomic keyboard(opens in a new tab) — $45.99
$59.99(save $14)Microsoft Modern USB-A headset(opens in a new tab) — $34.99
$49.99(save $15)Microsoft Ocean Plastic mouse(opens in a new tab) — $19.99
$24.99(save $5)Surface Arc mouse(opens in a new tab) — $66.99
$79.99(save $13)Surface earbuds(opens in a new tab) — $175.99
$199.99(save $24)
