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How to Shop Microsoft from Outside the US

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Microsoft has pivoted heavily into “Copilot+ PCs,” integrating AI hardware directly into their flagship devices.

  • Surface Pro 11 & Surface Laptop 7: The new gold standard for Windows. These “Copilot+ PCs” feature Snapdragon X Elite processors, offering MacBook-level battery life and incredible AI performance.
  • Surface Laptop Studio 2: The successor to the Surface Studio, this is the ultimate powerhouse for creators, featuring a sliding 14.4″ touchscreen and dedicated NVIDIA graphics.
  • Xbox Series X – 2TB Galaxy Black Edition: The latest storage refresh for the world’s most powerful console, perfect for those massive digital libraries.
  • The “Pro” Controller Era: Don’t just get a standard controller; use your US Unlocked card to snag the Xbox Elite Series 2 or a custom build from the Xbox Design Lab.

Gaming & Software Essentials

Shopping the US region often grants earlier access to sales and a wider library of digital content.

  • Xbox Game Pass Ultimate: Still the best deal in gaming. Get day-one access to titles like Halo, Forza, and the latest Bethesda/Activision RPGs.
  • Microsoft 365 (formerly Office): Now supercharged with Copilot AI. Whether you’re on a PC, Mac, or iPad, you can now use AI to draft documents and analyze spreadsheets in real-time.
  • Digital Movies & Apps: The US Microsoft Store often features massive “Shocktober” or “Countdown” sales on 4K UHD digital movies that may not be available in your home region.

Why Use US Unlocked?

Many US retailers, including the Microsoft Store, require a US-based billing address and a US-issued card to process transactions.

  1. Avoid Geo-Blocks: Access US-only hardware configurations or digital game deals.
  2. Instant Delivery: Purchase digital codes for Windows 11 Pro or Xbox credit and receive them instantly via email.
  3. Forwarding Friendly: Pair your US Unlocked card with a shipping forwarder to get the latest Surface hardware delivered to your door, anywhere in the world.

Pro Tip: When setting up your Microsoft account for the US Store, make sure your console or PC region is set to “United States” in the settings menu to ensure your US Unlocked card is accepted without a hitch!

Step by Step of Shopping Microsoft with US Unlocked

You can use your US Unlocked Card to shop Microsoft and get the new Xbox!

To Sign Up here are the steps:

  1. Be a US Unlocked Cardholder! Sign Up
  2. Make your first card load payment
  3. Once your load clears your account is set up
  4. Set up your Merchant-Specific Card settings.
  5. Connect over VPN from a U.S. IP address
  6. Enter US Unlocked Card details and make a payment at Microsoft.
  7. Make sure the billing and shipping address are correct
  8. Start shopping!

It is always recommended to check whether your VPN is working. You can go to whatismyipaddress.com. The IP location displaying should be somewhere in the USA.

Create your US Unlocked account today to start shopping Microsoft today!

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