Microsoft has started a new back-to-school offer for Students – buy a new Windows 7-based PC and get a free Xbox 360 4GB console! The offer starts from May 22, 2011 at participating retailers for current students in the U.S. while supplies last.

Students will be able to choose from the wide range of stylish, powerful and innovative Windows 7-based PCs to find the one that’s right for them based on the features, color, size and price they want. The offer is available at participating retailers for current students in the U.S. while supplies last. Similar student-focused offers will be coming soon in Canada and France.

“A hot new Windows 7-based PC with a free Xbox 360 is the ultimate productivity, social and entertainment package for students. In one shot, with this great offer, Microsoft is giving students everything they need for a successful new school year.” said Kathleen Hall, general manager of Windows Marketing at Microsoft.

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Students with an .edu email address can purchase new Windows PC through participating retailers like Dell.com, HP.com or Microsoft Store. If you don’t have a .edu address or want to buy from a participating Best Buy or any Microsoft Store, they will ask for your Student ID to verify. More information about this offer can be found @ http://www.windows.com/freexbox.

Note: A similar deal by Microsoft Canada starts May 27, wherein students can buy select number of new HP PCs and get a free Xbox 360 4GB console.