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Learn how to activate game keys, understand keyshops, and get the most out of your gaming purchases.

How to Activate a Steam CD Key

Follow these simple steps to activate your Steam game key and start playing immediately.

How to Activate an EA App Key

Origin has been replaced by the EA app. Here is how to redeem an EA key on PC.

How to Activate a Ubisoft Connect Key

Uplay is now Ubisoft Connect, but activating a key works the same way. Here are the steps.

How to Activate an Epic Games Key

Got an Epic Games key? Here is how to redeem it in the Epic Games Launcher and start downloading in a couple of minutes.

How to Activate a GOG Key

Redeeming a GOG code is quick and the games are always DRM-free. Here is how to do it in GOG Galaxy.

How to Activate a Battle.net Key

Activating a Battle.net code takes under a minute. You can do it in the app or on the website.

How to Redeem PlayStation Store Code

Redeeming a PlayStation code is simple. Here is how to do it on your console or in a browser.

How to Redeem Xbox Store Code

Here is how to redeem an Xbox code, whether you are on your console, the PC app, or the web.

How to Redeem Nintendo eShop Code

Here is how to redeem a Nintendo Switch download code on the eShop or straight from your console.

Keyshops: What You Need to Know

Keyshops can save you a lot of money, but they work differently from official stores, and it pays to know how before you buy.

Region-Locked Keys Explained

Some keys only work in certain countries, and getting caught out is frustrating. Here is how region locks work, how to spot one before you pay, and why we steer clear of the VPN trick.

Official Stores vs Keyshops

Two places to buy the exact same game, often at very different prices. Which one makes sense depends on what you are buying and when, so here is the honest version.

How XD.deals works

Ever wondered how a price comparison site actually works? Here is what goes on behind the scenes at XD.deals, in plain language.

Why are game keys so cheap?

If you have spotted a game at half the Steam price and wondered where the catch is, here is the honest answer.

Is it safe to buy game keys?

Short answer: yes, as long as you buy smart. Here is how to do exactly that.

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