Retail

December 18, 2013

Now available in the Windows Store, “Riptide GP2” takes racing up a notch with futuristic and upgradeable hydro-jets and riders, a new stunt system with dozens of new tricks and 50 races in career mode.

December 13, 2013

Your TV needn’t be your ball and chain if you have a Windows 8 PC or tablet, a Slingbox and the SlingPlayer app, now available in the Windows Store.

December 10, 2013

To help developers improve their apps and identify opportunities for new apps, the Windows App Builder Blog has started sharing periodic reports about the Windows Store trends.

December 10, 2013

Tis the season for sales, and in the Windows Store, you’ll find a weekly trio of apps and games discounted to at least half-off through the Red Stripe Deals collection (a staple in the Windows Phone Store).

December 6, 2013

In the free Disney Infinity: Toy Box app, apply your ample imagination to a digital canvas where you can create your own worlds and games using favorite characters from “The Incredibles,” “Cars,” “Tangled,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “Frozen” and “Monsters University” – just to name a few choices.

November 25, 2013

As part of the grand opening, Microsoft invited customers to score tickets to a special performance by hit recording artists Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. See what some of the attendees had to say about the event, via Twitter.

November 22, 2013

Bring infamous outlaws to justice as the title character in Disney’s “The Lone Ranger” game, now available in the Windows Store.

November 21, 2013

With Red Stripe Deals, which have been really popular over in the Windows Phone Store, you can save at least 50 percent off the original price of a favorite app, indie game and Xbox title. As the Windows Experience Blog reports, the trio that kicks this off in the Windows Store is: “Einstein Brain Trainer” ($2.99, regularly $4.99), your personal brain coach; “Joining Hands 2” ($1.49, regularly $3.49) immerses you in a world of adorable Peablins whose hands need to connect for a harmonious life; and “Reckless Racing Ultimate” ($2.49, regularly $4.99).

November 19, 2013

Expanded retail footprint will give customers another complimentary, convenient and safe online shopping destination to purchase their favorite Microsoft first-party products – just in time for the busy holiday shopping season.

November 15, 2013

On Thursday night in Las Vegas, Microsoft opened the doors to its 48th full-line retail store at Fashion Show Mall. Earlier that day, Microsoft welcomed more than 1,200 customers who lined up (some since 3 p.m. the day before) to celebrate the opening of the newest Microsoft retail store. As part of the grand opening, Microsoft invited customers to attend an exclusive concert by hit recording artist Pitbull.