Microsoft discounts Radiohead, Minecraft, and more in summertime Windows Store promo
Despite negative sentiment towards Windows 10 because of Microsoft's shady upgrade tactics, it is actually a wonderful operating system. It is fast, secure, and compatible with many hardware configurations. Its Windows Store, which first debuted in Windows 8, allows users to easily download content -- both paid and free.
When it comes to apps and games, there is a lot of garbage in the Windows Store -- more crap than not. With that said, there are quite a few gems too. Today, Microsoft announces a special summer sale, delivering big discounts for shoppers in the store. Even the super-popular Minecraft gets a whopping 50 percent discount! However, not everything seems to be getting a reduction in price.
"Summer is almost here. To help people get ready to have fun, today we are announcing the Ready, Set, Summer Collection, a promotion which is live in the Windows Store now and runs through June 6th. As part of the collection, we are offering more than a hundred deals on our most popular games, music, movies and TV shows, and of course top-rated apps", says Mollie Ruiz-Hopper, Editor-in-Chief, Windows Blog.
Ruiz-Hopper uses the opportunity to further promote Windows 10. She says, "don't let the deals slip away. And remember time is running out to take advantage of the free offer for Windows 10. Upgrade to Windows 10 for free by July 29 and get a true digital assistant with Cortana that works with over 1,000 apps today, use a safe and secure modern browser with Microsoft Edge and get ready for the Anniversary Update coming this summer".
There is actually quite a lot of great stuff being offered. First and foremost, as I said previously, the Windows 10 version of Minecraft sees a 50 percent reduction, while Radiohead's iconic OK Computer album sees a discount too. Fans of hip-hop can get the already-classic 2014 Forest Hills Drive album by J. Cole for just $6.99.
Besides games and music, there are also apps and movies available. I highly recommend KVADPhoto+ PRO, a wonderful touch-friendly photo editor, but the discount does not seem to be active yet. It, and other apps in the promotion, are currently being offered at full price. Hopefully Microsoft fixes this soon.
The films seem to be pre-orders or rentals, but they too do not seem to be discounted. Damn, Microsoft, this promotion is very disappointing so far! I have reached out to the Windows-maker to get more information as to why full-priced downloads are being marketed as a promotion.
If you want to peruse the full list of Microsoft's summer sale, you can do so here. If you do manage to score a discounted app, game, music, or movie download, tell me in the comments.