Is Microsoft Store legit and safe? What our price data shows
Keys sourced from publishers or official distribution β this store is part of the accountable supply chain we compare.
What stands out
- β’A full game platform (client, library, community), not just a storefront.
- β’Tightly integrated with PC Game Pass subscriptions.
Microsoft Store in our live data
Right now, Microsoft Store offers the lowest price among the authorized stores we track for 29 of 1552 games in our deal catalog.
Average discount when it's the cheapest option: about 69%.
Current best Microsoft Store deals in our data
How we verify stores
GamerPoint only compares stores whose keys come directly from publishers or official distributors. Grey-market key marketplaces are excluded at any price. Stores are always ranked by price, never by commission.
Read the full guide: authorized stores vs. key resellers βFrequently asked questions
Is Microsoft Store legit?
Yes. Microsoft Store is an official first-party store, run by the company behind the platform or games it sells.
Where do Microsoft Store's keys come from?
It sells directly β the store and the publisher are effectively the same accountable party.
Why is Microsoft Store sometimes cheaper than Steam?
Publishers approve different promotions at different stores at different times. Comparing before you buy is exactly why GamerPoint exists β right now Microsoft Store is the cheapest option for 29 games in our catalog.
GamerPoint compares only authorized stores.