How to Download Xbox Games

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sign into Xbox Live with the account that you want to make the purchase with.

   Click here for instructions on creating a free Xbox Live account.
   
   You don't need a Gold Account to purchase and download games.
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   Step 2: Open the "games" tab on the Xbox dashboard.

   , If you're using an Xbox One, select the "Store" tab and select "Games". , Games will be organized into a variety of categories, or you can search for a specific title.
   
   There are a bunch of free demos available on the Xbox 360 that you can download without a credit card, as well as some free-to-play games (though these aren't sorted into a free-to-play category).
   
   If you have an Xbox Live Gold account, there will be free games available for you to download each month. , If you don't have enough money in your Xbox Live account wallet (from redeeming a card), you'll be asked to select a payment method.
   
   The available payment method varies depending on your region.
   
   If you've previously purchased the game, you can begin downloading it immediately. , Your Xbox 360 will download one title at a time if you have multiple games queued.Games range in size from a few hundred megabytes to tens of gigabytes, so the time it takes to download will depend on the game.
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   Step 3: Select "Browse Games" to open the Xbox Games Store.

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   Step 4: Browse or search for the game you want to purchase.

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   Step 5: Confirm that you want to purchase the game.

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   Step 6: Wait for your game to download.

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