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Geeky Holiday: Microsoft sells its own ugly holiday sweaters

Written by Petteri Pyyny @ 03 Dec 2020 2:58

Geeky Holiday: Microsoft sells its own ugly holiday sweaters The tradition of ugly holiday sweaters has grown each year and some of the biggest names in technology have joined the phenomenom.
This year, Microsoft is selling ugly holiday sweaters based on some of its most iconic products. Namely, Windows XP, Windows 95 and MS Paint all got their own sweater designs.

Both Windows-themed sweaters have been available previous years, too, but MS Paint version is new for this year.

And true to the idea, all of the sweaters are hideos - and very fitting for the holiday season.

MS Paint ugly holiday sweater 2020


Microsoft will donate $20 to Girls Who Code charity for each purchase that exceeds $50.

Windows 95 ugly holiday sweater




Shirts cost $69.99 each and have limited stock. Currently most of the sizes are already sold out, so hurry up and head to Microsoft's Xbox Gear Shop to get yours.

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