The Microsoft Work and Play bundle is back and you should totally sign up

workplayLiving a Microsoft lifestyle is pretty convenient. Not only is Windows 10 a wonderful operating system, but the company's services are great too. For example, you can't go wrong with the fabulous Office 365, Xbox Live Gold and Skype to name a few.

Unfortunately, paying for each Microsoft service individually can be a costly affair. Luckily, a refreshed Microsoft Work and Play bundle is once again available, just in time for the holidays, and you should totally take advantage. Seriously, you are getting more than $360 in value for a paltry $149 -- it is a no-brainer. It would even make a great Christmas present too.

What do you get for $149? Microsoft shares the following.

  • Office 365 Home (including 1TB OneDrive cloud storage)
  • Xbox Live Gold
  • Skype Unlimited World Calling
  • Skype Wi-Fi access
  • Assure Support Plan
  • $60 Microsoft gift card

While all of these services are self-explanatory, you may be wondering what the "Assure Support Plan" includes. Microsoft explains, "get one year of expert Answer Desk support directly from Microsoft. Assure is a product that includes virus removal, PC tune-ups, one-on-one help -- even personal training -- as often as you need".

 

Of course, investing in the Work and Play bundle only makes sense if you need most or all of the components. If all you want is Xbox Live Gold, for instance, it would be less expensive to buy it individually. If you will take advantage of multiple services, however, you can realize some amazing savings -- especially when you factor in the $60 gift card.

If you are already a subscriber to one of the included services, you may be wondering how this will be handled. Not to worry -- your current service will be extended by a year. In other words, nothing to which you have already subscribed will be wasted. Awesome.

Ready to sign up? You can do so here.

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