Do I have to buy the same game twice on Xbox?

Each Xbox console must have either a digital or physical copy of a game. For example, if you have other consoles in your home and other people want to play the same game with you using those additional consoles, each console must have its own copy of the game.
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Do I have to buy a game twice on Xbox?

In most cases, if you already own a game on Xbox, you don't need to buy it again. You can usually download the game on any Xbox console or device that is linked to your account without having to purchase it again. This is because the game is associated with your Xbox account rather than a specific console or device.
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Will I have to buy the games I own again on the new Xbox?

Smart Delivery ensures that you only need to purchase a game once, and it will automatically retrieve the best version to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. Your game saves, achievements, and progress are synced on both console generations.
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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own Xbox One?

In this case you go to the Microsoft Store and buy a digital license for it. Once the purchase is complete it will download a file to your console and converts the physical copy into a digital edition so you can continue to play your game.
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Can I download the same game on two different xboxes?

You can both sign in to Xbox Live on both consoles, then download the game on both, and just sign into Microsoft on both consoles when you want to play. The downside to this approach is that you can't both play at the same time.
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Why can't i play the same game on 2 different xboxes?

If you have a game going on one console and you launch a game on a different console—whether it's a different game or the same game—you'll need to quit the game on the first console before you can play on the second.
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Can you have 2 xboxes on one account?

You can sign in to multiple devices at once, such as an Xbox One console, Xbox Series X|S console, mobile device, Windows device, or through cloud gaming. However, there are exceptions to this rule.
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Why is my Xbox telling me to buy a game I already own on disc?

Try to remove the profile that has the game's license, then turn off the console and remove the power cord; wait for 1 to 2 minutes before plugging it back in and turn on the console and sign in! Then select System > Settings > devices and streaming > blue ray > persistent storage > clear three times > restart console.
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Can you purchase and download a digital copy of a console game after you have already used a physical copy in the console?

If you mean purchase it again digitally then yes. If you mean having a digital download for a physical game then no. yes, and in most cases you can keep using the same save data.
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Are Xbox games tied to account or console?

When you first install a digital game on your home Xbox, your console retrieves a license from the Xbox network to play it. 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.
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Can I transfer my Xbox One games to the new Xbox?

You can transfer your games from another Xbox device via an existing USB 3.1+ external hard drive to use on Xbox Series X|S. You can play Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games directly from the external USB HDD.
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What happens to my games if I buy a new Xbox?

When you play the game again on your new Xbox, you'll pick up where you left off. You can find all your games and apps that are available to download in My games & apps. Content restrictions: On Xbox 360, content limitations on games, apps, and media are set on the console for all users.
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Do I have to redownload all my games if I get a new Xbox?

If you've purchased titles digitally for Xbox One or Xbox 360 and use the same account to sign in to Xbox Series X|S, the chances are good you've already got games ready to be installed.
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Do I have to buy a game again on Xbox series S?

There's no way around needing to own the games digitally in order to play them on a Series S. So if you own a game on disc, you would have to buy it digitally in order to play it.
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Do games expire on Xbox?

Firstly, games cannot be played after the subscription expires. Secondly, games previously installed during the Xbox Game Pass subscription will remain but cannot be played without an active subscription. Additionally, some games on Xbox Game Pass have a limited time in the library and may be removed.
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Can 2 people play the same game on the same Xbox account?

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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 I download a game on 2 consoles?

Each Xbox console must have either a digital or physical copy of a game. For example, if you have other consoles in your home and other people want to play the same game with you using those additional consoles, each console must have its own copy of the game.
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How to redownload a game on Xbox that I bought years ago?

Sign in to Xbox Live on your console using the gamertag you used when you purchased the content. Go to settings and select Account. Select Download History. Browse your download history and find the item you want to download again.
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Can you turn a physical copy into a digital copy?

Essentially, to convert your paper documents to a basic electronic format, all you need is a scanner and a software program that generates PDF (portable document format) files, but there are also a range of more sophisticated procedures that produce files you can actually search and catalogue.
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Why can't I download a game I bought on Xbox One?

I can't install my game or add-ons

If games and add-ons aren't installed as expected, your settings might not allow automatic downloads. To check your download settings: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > System > Updates.
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Why can't I install a game I own on Xbox?

- Check that the Xbox network isn't down. - Check that your storage device isn't full. - Check that your Xbox games are installed on the correct drive. Here are a few troubleshooting tips you can try: - Restart your device.
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Why is Xbox not letting me buy a game?

The purchase might be blocked for one of the following reasons: The Microsoft account or the payment method is being used from a suspicious location. The payment method you provided may have a violation for non-payment that's preventing it from being used for new purchases.
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Can I have 3 xboxes on one account?

You can set ONE console as your home console and any other profile on that console can then use your gold and play your digitally owned games without your profile being signed in at the same time. Keep in mind you can only switch which console you have set as your home console FIVE times in a year.
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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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