Get an Xbox 360 with a new PC

Get an Xbox 360 with the purchase new PC $699 and up.

This is a great deal if you're a cord cutter.  I personally use the xbox 360 as a media center with my pc.  Xbox 360 has access also to Hulu plus, Netflix and the awesome Zune Marketplace.  (Look out for an article on that coming soon)

Now HP and Amazon have joined the promotion.

From http://windowsteamblog.com/

HP and Amazon Join With Other Retailers to Offer A Windows 7 PC with Xbox

We’ve seen a lot of excitement and interest from students for the Windows PC and XBox offer over the last few days and  we have more good news. Both HP.com and Amazon.com have now come online to join with the other retailers who are participating in the “Buy a PC, Get an Xbox” offer including the Microsoft Store (online and in-person), Best Buy and Dell.com. The PCs that are available vary by retailer so make sure to consult various stores before making your purchase.

Here are some pretty cool advertisments coming to promote the deal.

*Get a free Xbox 360 4GB console with the purchase of select Windows 7 PCs $699 or more, at participating retailers in the US from 5/23-9/3 or while supplies last. Verification of student status required. See participating retailers for full details. 

Verification usually means needs to have a .edu email address.