Free 25 Years of Xbox Bundle With a New PC: How to Get It
To celebrate Xbox's 25th birthday, Microsoft is giving away the 25 Years of Xbox Bundle, 25 PC games listed at $569.99, free with a new Windows PC bought in the US between November 2 and December 31, 2026. Here is who qualifies, how to claim the games, and four PC deals that qualify. Checked November 10, 2026.
The details below come from Microsoft’s official offer terms. The fine print matters, because some PCs and some sellers do not qualify.
- Who qualifies
- How to claim the bundle
- What does not qualify
- All 25 games
- PCs that qualify
- Will your PC run every game?
- It's free with a new PC Buy and activate a new Windows PC or handheld that comes with Windows Home between Nov 2 and Dec 31, 2026, in the US.
- Claim from November 30 The bundle will be ready to claim by November 30, and you must claim it by February 12, 2027.
- No Game Pass needed The 25 games are yours to keep on your Microsoft account. You do not need an Xbox Game Pass subscription.
- Buy from the retailer itself Refurbished, open-box and marketplace-seller PCs do not qualify, so check who sells and ships the PC.
- One bundle per account You can claim the bundle once per Microsoft account, even if you buy more than one PC.
Our top PC picks for the free Xbox bundle
How to claim the 25 Years of Xbox bundle
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Buy a qualifying PC
Buy a new Windows PC or handheld that comes with Windows Home from an authorized retailer between November 2 and December 31, 2026.
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Set it up with the account you will keep
Activate the PC with the Microsoft account you want the games on. The games stay on that account and cannot be moved to another one.
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Open the Microsoft Store
On the Windows desktop, open the Microsoft Store app, go to Library and select Included with device. On a handheld that starts in Xbox mode, exit to the desktop first.
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Claim the bundle
Find the 25 Years of XBOX Bundle and select Claim. It should appear by November 30, 2026, and you must claim it by February 12, 2027.
Microsoft may replace a game with one of equal or greater value if a title becomes unavailable before you claim.
Microsoft’s terms exclude these, so check before you buy:
- Refurbished, open-box, returned and demo PCs
- PCs from online marketplace or third-party sellers, liquidators and auction sites. On Walmart, look for Sold and shipped by Walmart.
- A PC you already own
- PCs with Windows Pro, except NVIDIA RTX Spark models
- Buyers outside the US or under 13
All 25 games in the bundle
The bundle mixes Xbox classics with big PC hits. Fifteen of the 25 games are rated M for Mature, so parents should check ratings before handing them to younger players.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary
- Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Gears of War: Reloaded
- Call of Duty: WWII
- The Elder Scrolls Online: Standard Edition
- Fallout 76
- DOOM + DOOM II
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition
- Age of Mythology: Retold
- Quake
- Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition
- Wolfenstein: The New Order
- The Outer Worlds
- Rise of Nations: Extended Edition
- Quake II
- As Dusk Falls
- Battletoads
- Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire Ultimate Edition
- Zoo Tycoon: Ultimate Animal Collection
- Fuzion Frenzy
- Gears Tactics
- Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge
- BLiNX: The Time Sweeper
PC deals that qualify for the free bundle
We checked each of these on the retailer’s own page on November 10. Each one comes with Windows 11 Home and is sold by the retailer itself, which the offer requires.
Best for: gamers who want to play the bundle on the couch or on the go
A 7-inch 1080p 120Hz handheld with an AMD Ryzen Z2 A chip, 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage. It runs Windows, so it counts as a qualifying handheld, and it is sold and shipped by Walmart.
Best for: students and first-time PC gamers
A 15.6-inch 165Hz gaming laptop with an Intel Core 5 210H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 graphics and 16GB of memory. It is $899 at Walmart, sold and shipped by Walmart, and has enough power for the newer games in the bundle.
Best for: serious gamers who want room to grow
Lenovo’s Legion 5 with an AMD processor and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics, marked down to $1,499.99 from $2,226.99 on Lenovo.com. Buying direct from Lenovo counts as an authorized retailer.
Best for: school and work, with lighter games on the side
A 14-inch laptop with an Intel Core i7-13620H, 16GB of memory and a roomy 1TB SSD for $629 at Walmart. It uses built-in Intel graphics, so it suits the older and lighter games like Age of Empires II, Quake and Zoo Tycoon better than demanding ones like Gears of War: Reloaded.
Qualifying PCs compared
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Handheld
ROG Xbox Ally
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Best value
Acer Nitro V
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Performance
Legion 5 Gen 10
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Everyday
Lenovo V14 G5
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| Price | $599.00 | $899.00 | $1,499.99 | $629.00 |
| Type | Handheld | Gaming laptop | Gaming laptop | Everyday laptop |
| Graphics | AMD Ryzen Z2 A | RTX 4050 | RTX 5060 | Built-in Intel |
| Screen | 7" 120Hz | 15.6" 165Hz | 15" | 14" |
| Store | Walmart | Walmart | Lenovo | Walmart |
| See deal | See deal | See deal | See deal |
Will your new PC run all 25 games?
Games like Gears of War: Reloaded and The Outer Worlds run best on a PC with NVIDIA RTX or similar dedicated graphics.
Laptops with built-in graphics handle older and lighter titles such as Age of Empires II, Quake and Zoo Tycoon.
Laptops with Snapdragon or other ARM chips may not run every game. Microsoft warns that some eligible PCs do not support all 25.
Downloading all 25 games takes a lot of space. A 512GB SSD is a sensible minimum, and 1TB is better.
25 Years of Xbox bundle FAQ
Is the 25 Years of Xbox bundle really free?
Yes, with a qualifying purchase. It is included free with a new Windows PC or handheld that comes with Windows Home, bought and activated in the US between November 2 and December 31, 2026.
Do I need Xbox Game Pass?
No. The games are added to your Microsoft account as regular digital licenses, and you do not need a Game Pass subscription to play them.
Can I claim the bundle on a PC I already own?
No. You must buy and activate a new qualifying PC during the offer period, then claim the bundle on that PC.
Does a refurbished or Walmart marketplace PC qualify?
No. Refurbished, open-box, returned and demo units do not qualify, and neither do PCs bought from marketplace or third-party sellers. On Walmart, buy listings that say sold and shipped by Walmart.
When can I claim the games?
The bundle will be ready to claim by November 30, 2026, and you must claim it by February 12, 2027.
What happens to the games if I return the PC?
Microsoft’s terms allow it to remove the games if you return the qualifying PC, so only claim them on a PC you plan to keep.
The bottom line
If you were already planning to buy a Windows PC this holiday season, the 25 Years of Xbox bundle adds 25 games for free. Buy a new Windows Home PC from the retailer itself, set it up with the account you will keep, and claim the games from November 30. For more gaming deals, see our GTA 6 pre-order deals and Switch 2 Black Friday deals.
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