Are games tied to your Xbox account?

The digital game license is tied to your home Xbox and never expires unless you change your home Xbox. This gives you access to your digital games whether you're online or offline. Friends and family that sign in to your home Xbox have access too, even when you're not signed in.
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Does my Xbox account keep my games?

While you're connected to the Xbox network, saved games are automatically stored in the cloud. If you use your Xbox profile to sign in to a different Xbox console, your saves are available from that console.
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Do Xbox accounts share games?

Gamesharing is one of the best features the gaming world has seen over the past decade. The Xbox One was one of the first consoles to fully embrace this feature, and the simple process allows you to give a person you trust access to your library of downloadable games.
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Will I lose my games if I make a new Xbox account?

If your console was set as your Home console for the account that you can't access, then you'll still be able to access the games on a new account while using that console. You won't have access to your progress though so you would have to start over.
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Are digital games tied to console or account?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them.
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Do digital games transfer from Xbox to Xbox?

Network transfer lets one Xbox console copy games and apps from another console, so long as they're on the same home network. Copying this way can be faster than downloading another copy of the same game or app.
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Do digital games transfer to new Xbox?

Xbox backward compatibility has really expanded for Xbox Series X|S. You can now play thousands of digital and disc-based games across four generations of Xbox. Get them in the Microsoft Store, or pop in your old disc. You can find all the games and apps you own that are available to download in My games & apps.
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Will I lose my games if I delete my Xbox One profile?

Delete Profile Only – This deletes the Xbox profile but leaves saved games and achievements. Delete Profile and Items – This deletes the profile and the associated saved games and achievements.
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Will I lose my games if I restart my Xbox One?

Can't sign in? Follow these steps to reset your Microsoft account password. You can restart, perform a full power cycle, or physically disconnect your Xbox console to reboot it completely and fix many common issues. This process does not erase any of your games or data.
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Will I lose my progress if I reinstall a game on Xbox One?

Will I lose my game info or progress if I reinstall it? Xbox consoles save your gameplay data to the cloud, so if you've played your game while online, you can resync your game with the cloud once you've reinstalled it.
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Can you have 2 Xbox consoles on one account?

It's possible to sign in on multiple consoles at the same time. But when it comes to playing games, the rule is one at a time.
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Can you have 2 home xboxes?

If you have more than one Xbox One console, or if you sign in on multiple consoles, we recommend you designate the most frequently used console as your home Xbox. Note You can have only one home Xbox at a time. You can share purchased games and Gold with others only on your home Xbox.
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How do I share games between two Xbox accounts?

To gameshare on Xbox, log into an Xbox Live account on your console and make it the home Xbox. Gamesharing on Xbox allows you to share your digital game library with a friend or family member. You can also share your Xbox Live Gold and GamePass memberships when you gameshare.
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Do you lose your games if you cancel Xbox Live?

However, you will lose access to the games once your subscription ends but your progress is still stored on your cloud storage. If you want to continue your games, you will have to keep the subscription active.
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Why can't I find the game I bought on Xbox?

It might take a few hours for new purchases to appear in your list. If you have the order number for your purchase, you can submit a refund request. If you don't have the order number, wait a few hours and then check back again (you may need to refresh the page).
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What happens to inactive Xbox accounts?

If you continue to be inactive, you'll receive another reminder at 18 months. After 24 months of inactivity, Microsoft will turn off recurring billing for that subscription, which means that after your then-current term has expired, you won't be billed for the next billing cycle and your subscription will terminate.
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Will factory resetting my old Xbox affect my new one?

No. Factory resetting a console won't affect anything on another console.
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Does removing account from Xbox delete everything?

Yes, your game progress will still be there even if you remove and re-add your account. The game saves are stored in the cloud storage of your profile.
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What happens to my games if I delete my Microsoft account?

If the games were downloaded or purchased with a specific account then yes, you will lose all of them by deleting the account. You would then be required to re-purchase the items when using a different account.
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Does uninstalling games on Xbox free up space?

The main things that take up space on your Xbox console are games and apps. If your Xbox fills up, make space by uninstalling items you're not using.
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Is Xbox Series S worth it?

The Series S doesn't boast the raw power of its big sibling, but it's no slouch. Microsoft cleverly balances performance and affordability, making it an intriguing console. It might not scream 4K, but it's a perfectly capable machine for those on a budget, especially if you're still rocking an HD TV.
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Can I purchase a game on one account and then access it from a different account on the same console Xbox?

Even though you can leave a game installed on another person's console, they will not be able to play it unless they also own the game. Instead, they'll be prompted to insert the disc or purchase a digital copy. Each Xbox console must have either a digital or physical copy of a game.
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Can I transfer games from Xbox One to Series S?

If you have an Xbox One already, you can set up a Network Transfer to send all your games from your old console to your new Xbox Series X|S, rather than re-downloading them all onto the new system. To do this, you'll need to ensure both consoles are connected to your home network.
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Can I share my Xbox game pass Ultimate with family?

Yes, standard Xbox home sharing policies apply to Xbox Game Pass. If you have an Ultimate subscription and have designated your home Xbox, you'll automatically share your subscription with any profile signed in on that console.
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