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How Gamers Can Buy Xbox Gift Cards With Dogecoin (And Whether It’s Worth It)
This article explains how gamers can purchase Xbox and Game Pass gift cards using Dogecoin through third-party resellers like eGifter and BitPay. It details the process, potential fees, and the impact of cryptocurrency volatility on gift card value, advising users to check exchange rates and regional validity.
Best Buy Is Offering $100 Gift Cards For $60 This Weekend, And That’s Great If You Want GTA 6’s Premium Edition
Best Buy is offering a promotion where customers can purchase a $100 gift card for $60, valid for one day only on August 22. This deal is particularly beneficial for those planning to buy the $100 Grand Theft Auto 6 Ultimate Edition, effectively reducing its cost. The promotion is available in-store with limited quantities, and Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release on November 19 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Global gaming gift card and voucher demand rises 64% as players embrace more flexible digital spending
Global demand for gaming gift cards and vouchers surged by 64% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, with the UK market showing a remarkable 92% increase. Platforms like Razer Gold, PlayStation Network, and Steam were among the most popular choices, indicating a growing trend towards flexible digital spending and budgeting by players for games, DLC, and subscriptions.
'Great job, scammers': Valve is officially done with Steam physical gift cards thanks to fraudsters — and it could be the start of a frustrating trend
Valve is discontinuing its physical Steam gift cards due to widespread fraud and scams. Scammers have adapted to exploit the system, leading Valve to make the difficult decision to cease restocking physical cards once current inventory runs out. This move has frustrated users who will now primarily rely on digital gift cards.
Gift Cards, Game Pass, and the Small Print Behind Digital Spending
This article discusses the shift from physical game purchases to digital spending, focusing on the role of gift cards and subscriptions like Game Pass. It highlights how digital currency can reduce spending friction and the importance of understanding the terms and conditions associated with these payment methods, especially for parents managing children's accounts.
Steam announces its discontinuing gift cards
Steam, operated by Valve, has announced the discontinuation of its physical Steam Gift Cards, which were introduced in 2012. Retailers will stop stocking them by the end of the year due to an increase in scams that exploit gift card users. While physical cards are being phased out, digital gift cards will remain available.
Valve will stop producing physical Steam gift cards because of scammers
Valve will cease production of physical Steam gift cards due to ongoing issues with scammers. The company has decided to discontinue the physical format to combat fraudulent activities associated with them.
Can’t have anything in 2026—Steam is killing physical gift cards because, you’ve guessed it, scammers
Steam is discontinuing physical gift cards in 2026 due to ongoing issues with scammers. The company is advising customers not to redeem any physical gift cards they may possess.
Valve confirms it won't restock Steam Gift Cards
Valve has confirmed it will no longer restock physical Steam Gift Cards at retail locations, with current stock expected to run out by the end of 2026. The decision comes as scammers have increasingly exploited gift cards as a method for fraudulent activities, a problem Valve has been unable to fully mitigate despite various countermeasures.
Valve Discontinuing Physical Steam Gift Cards Because of Scammers
Valve is discontinuing the sale of physical Steam gift cards after 14 years due to persistent issues with scammers. Despite efforts to combat fraud, the company found it impossible to keep up with fraudulent schemes. Physical gift cards will cease production, and existing stock will be depleted by the end of 2026, with Valve exclusively offering digital gift cards through its storefront moving forward.
Valve will stop selling Steam gift cards at retailers over scam concerns
Valve is phasing out physical Steam gift cards sold at retailers due to concerns over scams, with the last cards expected to go out of stock by the end of 2026. While physical cards will no longer be restocked, existing ones will continue to be honored. Digital gift cards purchased directly through the Steam storefront will remain available.
Physical Steam gift cards are being ended by Valve because scammers keep using them to trick people
Valve is discontinuing physical Steam gift cards due to their frequent use by scammers to defraud individuals. Despite various implemented restrictions and warnings, scammers have continued to adapt, leading Valve to make the decision to end the retail gift card program. Physical gift cards currently in stock are expected to sell out by the end of 2026, after which digital gift cards will be the only option.
Nintendo has finally made gift cards more exciting by throwing in a free shiny Super Mario Bros case
Nintendo is enhancing the appeal of its eShop gift cards by offering a free physical Super Mario Bros. 40th Anniversary case with the purchase of a $100 Nintendo Switch eShop Gift Card from the official US Store. The collectible case features artwork of Mario through the years and a timeline of major Super Mario game releases.
Valve phasing out physical Steam gift cards to combat scammers
Valve is phasing out physical Steam Gift Cards due to widespread abuse by scammers targeting vulnerable individuals. The company will cease producing new retail stock, shifting focus to digital gift cards which are considered a safer alternative. While existing physical cards will remain functional, retailers will not receive replacements once current inventories are depleted.
Steam's tired of gift card scams, so it's killing them off for good
Valve is discontinuing the sale of Steam gift cards at retail stores due to ongoing scams. Despite implementing various preventative measures since 2012, scammers continue to exploit the untraceable nature of gift cards to defraud customers. The company expects gift cards to exit circulation by the end of 2026, though unredeemed cards will remain usable.
3 weeks after Microsoft dropped the Game Pass price, Newegg has extra savings up for grabs
Tech retailer Newegg is offering a $16.50 discount on a $100 Xbox Gift Card with a promo code, available in May. This deal can be used towards Xbox Game Pass subscriptions or digital game purchases, including upcoming titles like Forza Horizon 6 and Vampire Crawlers.
Avoid Nintendo's eShop until you've seen Newegg's current gift card combo
Newegg is offering a deal on Nintendo eShop gift cards, selling two $50 cards for $80.50, providing nearly $20 in savings. This offer allows users to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch at a discounted price. Several first-party titles like Luigi's Mansion 3 and Super Mario Bros. Wonder are also currently on sale.
Don't buy any digital games until you've seen these Nintendo Switch and PS5 gift card deals at Newegg
Newegg is offering limited-time deals on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5 gift cards for US accounts. The promotion reduces the price of a $50 Nintendo gift card to $44 and a $100 PlayStation Store gift card to $88.50 with an exclusive coupon. These deals are available for a short period and are a great way to save on digital game purchases.
