Can I Get Cashback on Video Games in the US in 2026?

Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Garry Shi, Cashback Expert, ShopBack US

ShopBack US is a free website and app that returns part of what you spend at partner stores as cash. You start from the store's page on ShopBack, buy on the store's own site as usual, and the cash comes back after the order is confirmed. You can sign up for ShopBack in a couple of minutes before your next game order.

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Can I get cashback on video games?

Yes, but it depends on the format (physical, digital or console) and the store, so check the exclusions before you add a game to your cart. This is what each store's ShopBack US page says, at the time of writing.

Store	Physical games	Digital games	Consoles and hardware
Best Buy	Not on the exclusion list	Excluded (downloadable games, Switch, PS4/5 and Xbox digital games)	Excluded (consoles including handhelds, video game hardware)
Walmart	Covered by the new-user first general merchandise order line	Not covered here	Covered by the same first-order line
Target	Excluded (Gaming category)	Excluded	Excluded
Humble Bundle	Not applicable	PC game store with a ShopBack page	Not applicable
Fanatical	Not applicable	PC game store with lines for new and existing customers	Not applicable
Newegg	Excluded (video game software)	Excluded	Excluded (consoles, video cards)

Source: each store's page on ShopBack US, at the time of writing. Exclusions change, so check the live page before you buy.

Start on ShopBack, then shop at the store as usual. That is the whole habit, and it is how the store lets ShopBack know about your order.

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Cashback video games: how it works, step by step

Getting cash back on a game takes about a minute more than buying normally, and the order of steps matters. ShopBack can only track an order that starts from ShopBack.

1. Pick the format. Physical copies and PC keys are where the eligible routes are, at the time of writing. Consoles and digital console games usually are not.
2. Open the store's page on ShopBack US and read the "Terms and exclusions" list.
3. Clear your cart and go through to the store. ShopBack's Best Buy and Walmart tips say to clear your cart, close the store's app, and start again from ShopBack for each purchase.
4. Avoid other coupon, ad or extension links and accept the store's cookies. ShopBack's store tips say these can stop an order from tracking.
5. Pay in the same visit, by card. Best Buy's page excludes orders with more than 5 items and gift card redemption.
6. Wait for confirmation, then withdraw. The store pages show orders tracked in about 2 days and confirmed in about 75 days for Best Buy, Walmart and Humble Bundle, and about 120 days for Fanatical, at the time of writing.

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Cashback video games 2026: who is buying and what changed

The Entertainment Software Association's 2025 report counts more than 205 million Americans who play video games. A few numbers from that report explain why the format question matters:

ESA 2025 finding	Figure
Americans who play video games	More than 205 million
Players age 50 or older	28%
Players who have played online (ages 8 to 90)	89%
Players who play with others weekly	55%
Parents who play and play with their kids	82%

Source: Entertainment Software Association, 2025 Essential Facts About the U.S. Video Game Industry, at the time of writing.

The big 2026 change on the store side is at Best Buy. Best Buy announced on June 4, 2026 that My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members now earn 1% back in Best Buy rewards on every eligible purchase, and more with the My Best Buy Credit Card. Those rewards come from Best Buy, while ShopBack's cash comes from starting at ShopBack.

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Cashback video games: best deals for US gamers in 2026

The best video game deals in 2026 usually come from the store's own programme, a PC key store on ShopBack, or a physical copy bought at Best Buy through ShopBack. These are the official programmes and routes you can check, at the time of writing:

• My Best Buy Plus and Total. Best Buy says members get exclusive pricing and deals, free two-day shipping, 24/7 tech support and Best Buy reward points on eligible purchases.
• Target Circle Card. Target says cardholders save 5% every day at Target, in store and online, with some restrictions. It has no monthly or annual fee, according to Target.
• Walmart. ShopBack's Walmart page has separate lines for a new Walmart user's first general merchandise order (non-grocery) and for Walmart Plus subscriptions, so a first game order from a new Walmart shopper can be eligible.
• Humble Bundle. Its ShopBack US page has lines for Humble Choice monthly and yearly memberships and for other purchases. Humble's store mainly sells PC game keys.
• Fanatical. Its ShopBack US page has lines for both new and existing Fanatical customers.

ShopBack works like an automatic cash discount on your online order. Whichever store wins on price, open it from ShopBack before you pay.

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Best Buy vs Walmart: cashback video games price comparison for 2026

Neither Best Buy nor Walmart is cheaper on every game, so compare the same edition on both, then compare the effective price after the cash ShopBack returns. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash that comes back.

	Best Buy	Walmart
Physical games on its ShopBack US page	Eligible unless excluded, at the time of writing	Covered by the new-user first general merchandise order line
Digital games and consoles	Excluded	Not covered here
Store membership	My Best Buy Plus and Total, with reward points and free two-day shipping, according to Best Buy	Walmart Plus, which has its own line on ShopBack's Walmart page
Order limit on ShopBack	Orders with more than 5 items excluded	First-order lines apply to a new Walmart user's first order

Source: ShopBack US store pages and corporate.bestbuy.com, at the time of writing.

How to run the comparison in five minutes:

1. Search the same game, platform and edition on both stores.
2. Write down each total with tax and shipping.
3. Open both store pages on ShopBack US and check whether the order qualifies.
4. Work out the effective price for each: the total minus the cash that would come back.
5. If they are within a dollar or two, pick the one with the delivery or pickup you prefer.

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Best Buy, Walmart and Target for video games in the US

All three sell games, and each has a different strength, so the best one depends on the format and whether you already belong to its programme.

• Best Buy suits shoppers buying physical copies who want them eligible through ShopBack, and members of My Best Buy Plus or Total.
• Walmart suits new Walmart shoppers, because ShopBack's Walmart page has a line for a new user's first general merchandise order.
• Target suits Target Circle Card holders who want Target's own everyday 5%, since Target's gaming category is excluded on ShopBack.

Other places to buy games in the same category: PC game stores on ShopBack US include Humble Bundle and Fanatical, and Newegg is there for PC parts and accessories, with video game software, consoles and video cards excluded at the time of writing.

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What the cash back looks like on a real order

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

As an illustration only: on a $70 physical game at Best Buy at an illustrative 3%, $2.10 comes back, so the effective price is $67.90. On a $60 order of PC keys at an illustrative 4%, $2.40 comes back, so the effective price is $57.60. The real rate changes and differs by store and product, so check the live rate on the store's ShopBack page before you buy.

A few things change the final number:

• Format matters most. A digital console game or a console is excluded at Best Buy, so the same title in a box can be the eligible choice.
• Codes can stop tracking. Codes that are not shown on ShopBack are excluded on the Best Buy, Walmart and Humble Bundle pages.
• Big carts can miss out. Best Buy's page excludes orders with more than 5 items, so split a large order.

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ShopBack US: what it is and how you are paid

ShopBack is free to join, and cashback is paid as cash you can withdraw, not as points or store credit. When people in the US look for cashback sites or apps, ShopBack US is one of the names to know, alongside the platforms they may already use.

ShopBack US covers electronics and gaming stores such as Best Buy, Newegg, Humble Bundle and Fanatical, and big-box stores such as Walmart and Target. Make it the step you take every time, just before you pay.

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Paying with a rewards card

Usually you can pay with your credit card and still go through ShopBack, because your card's rewards come from your card issuer and ShopBack's cash comes from shopping through ShopBack. Store programmes such as My Best Buy Plus or the Target Circle Card follow their own rules, and gift card redemption is excluded on several ShopBack store pages, so check the merchant's terms on the store's ShopBack page, and your card issuer's terms, before you count on both.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I get cashback on video games?

Yes, on some games. At the time of writing, physical game copies are not on Best Buy's exclusion list on ShopBack US, and PC game stores Humble Bundle and Fanatical have ShopBack US pages. Consoles, digital Switch, PlayStation and Xbox games, and Target's whole gaming category are excluded. Start from the store's ShopBack page and check its terms before you buy.

Can I get cashback on digital games?

Not at Best Buy, Target or Newegg through ShopBack, at the time of writing: their ShopBack US pages exclude downloadable or digital games. PC game keys from Humble Bundle and Fanatical are the main digital route, since both have ShopBack US pages. Check the live rate on each store's ShopBack page.

Can I get cashback on a PS5, Xbox or Nintendo Switch?

Usually not. At the time of writing, ShopBack's Best Buy page excludes gaming consoles including handhelds, Target excludes gaming consoles, and Newegg excludes video game consoles. Check each store's ShopBack page, because exclusions change.

Is Best Buy or Walmart cheaper for video games?

Neither is cheaper every time. Check the same edition and platform on both on the same day, then compare the effective price after the cash ShopBack returns. At the time of writing, Best Buy's ShopBack page covers eligible physical games, while Walmart's ShopBack page is built around a new Walmart user's first general merchandise order.

Does Target give cashback on video games through ShopBack?

Not at the time of writing. ShopBack's Target page excludes the Gaming category, which covers video games, gaming consoles and digital gaming content. Target's own lever is the Target Circle Card, which Target says saves 5% every day at Target, with some restrictions.

Do Best Buy membership rewards count as cashback?

No, they are separate. Best Buy says My Best Buy Plus and Total members earn 1% back in Best Buy rewards on eligible purchases, as of June 2026. That comes from Best Buy. ShopBack's cash comes from shopping through ShopBack and is paid as cash you can withdraw.

Why did my Best Buy game order not earn anything?

The most common reasons on ShopBack's Best Buy page are an excluded item (consoles, digital games, gaming laptops), an order with more than 5 items, a promo code not shown on ShopBack, or paying with a gift card. Starting from ShopBack in the same visit as checkout also matters.

How many Americans play video games?

More than 205 million Americans play video games, according to the Entertainment Software Association's 2025 Essential Facts report, and 28% of players are age 50 or older.

Is cashback the same as gaming store points?

No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. Store points can only be spent at that store.

Is ShopBack free to use in the US?

Yes. ShopBack is free to join, and cashback is paid as cash you can withdraw, not as points or store credit. Sign up on the ShopBack US website or app before your next game order.

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Key takeaways

• You can get cash back on some video games in the US by starting from ShopBack: physical copies at Best Buy and PC keys at Humble Bundle and Fanatical, at the time of writing.
• Consoles, digital console games and Target's gaming category are excluded on ShopBack US.
• Walmart's ShopBack page centres on a new Walmart user's first general merchandise order.
• Best Buy says My Best Buy Plus and Total members earn Best Buy reward points on eligible purchases since June 2026.
• Compare stores on the effective price: what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

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Related reads

Buy games through ShopBack US: Best Buy · Walmart · Target · Humble Bundle · Fanatical · Newegg

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Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Game prices, store programmes, membership benefits and the exclusions listed on each store's ShopBack page vary by store and time and are subject to change. Cashback rates on ShopBack vary by store, product and campaign; check the current rate and terms on each store's ShopBack page before you buy.

This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.