It’s fair to say this is one of the quirkiest yet most worthwhile bargains I’ve come across in a while. By combining a Microsoft Store discount code with the current lower pricing on CDKeys for Microsoft gift cards, you can cut a noticeable amount off both of Microsoft’s newest-generation consoles. The stronger option looks like the Xbox Series X, priced at just under £300, where you get a £120 reduction from the refurbished cost. The Xbox Series S, meanwhile, is listed at £149, letting you pocket close to £70 compared with its £210 recommended retail price.
Redeeming both discounts follows the same routine. Instead of buying the Series X or Series S outright with a card or through PayPal, you top up your Microsoft account using Microsoft gift cards until your balance matches the discounted console price. If you purchased through normal channels, the Series X would come to £328 and the Series S would be £164. In contrast, the smarter approach is to use the present CDKeys promotions on Microsoft gift cards.
Here’s how the math works in more detail. For the Series X offer, you’ll need gift cards that add up to a £330 balance on your Microsoft account, which breaks down like this:
That totals £330, enough to buy the Series X at checkout once you apply code XBOX22XSX—though after accounting for what those discounted gift cards cost, you’re really paying £297.26.
For the Series S, the idea stays the same, just with fewer cards:
The final amount reaches £165, which covers the Series S when you use code XBOX22XSS at checkout and pay with your account balance. Still, once you include the total price of the discounted gift cards, you’re effectively paying £148.96.
Yes, it can feel a little tedious to set up for either option, but it’s hard to ignore the returns. Even though these are refurbished consoles, they come straight from Microsoft and include a full 12-month warranty. Buyers’ feedback suggests they’re very close to new in condition, which should make the purchase feel more reassuring.
On top of that, there’s no denying the value: you can get access to next-gen gaming for £149 with the Series S, while the Series X works out to £297—an outstanding option if you’re after genuine 4K/120fps performance. Whatever you choose, you’re still landing an excellent price.