If you were waiting for Amazon Prime Day to jump on some Xbox deals, well, I don't know what to tell you. It's been a bit of a damp squib so far, I think the age of actual console deals in today's climate is behind us. However, Newegg has stepped in with a genuine way to save: You can currently grab a $100 Xbox Gift Card for just $83 when you use the promo code FTTF6926 at checkout.
That’s an instant $17 saving on credit you were probably going to spend anyway on games, and it's basically free money in your (Xbox) bank.
How to redeem your Xbox gift card
The code is delivered digitally via email, so there’s no waiting around for a physical card.
To redeem it:
- Visit https://redeem.microsoft.com/
- Sign in to your Microsoft account (the same one you use on Xbox)
- Enter the code from Newegg
Your balance updates instantly and is ready to use across the Xbox and Microsoft Store.
When you check out, just select your Microsoft Account balance as the payment method to make sure you’re using that discounted credit.
What can you spend the credit on?
Don't let the name fool you; this isn't locked to digital games on your console. It adds balance to your whole Microsoft account, which you can use for games & DLC, Game Pass Ultimate, accessories and anything on the Microsoft store including Surface devices and Office 365 subscriptions.
If you don't have anything in mind right now, but know you are likely to spend money in the store soon, perhaps for a bigger purchase, you can stack multiple gift cards to lower the cost later. It’s a simple way to make any upcoming Microsoft purchase a little cheaper without locking you into a single product.
Newegg usually only runs these promotions for a very limited time, and it's likely that they're just trying to compete against Amazon Prime Day for traffic. With that in mind, this deal will be short-lived. If you have any big purchases with Xbox in mind (GTA 6 perhaps?), then jump on this deal now and secure yourself some free credit on top of your spend.
FAQ
Do Xbox gift cards expire?
No. Xbox (Microsoft) gift card balances do not expire, so you can redeem and hold onto the credit until you’re ready to spend it.
Can Xbox gift cards be used for Game Pass?
Yes. Your balance can be used to pay for Game Pass Ultimate or other Microsoft subscriptions, provided you have sufficient funds available.
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