Do my Xbox games stay on my account?

Either way, whenever you sign in to the Xbox network, your game data gets saved online. That means, whenever you next play the game—if you buy it, if you play it at someone else's house, or if it comes back to Game Pass—you'll be able to pick up right where you left off.
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Do Xbox games save to your account?

Your game progress is stored in the cloud storage of your profile. When you load up your games on the new console you will be prompted to load your original game saves from the previous console.
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Are your Xbox games linked to your 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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Will I lose my games if I get a new Xbox?

Everything you purchase is tied to your account. So as long as you use the same account, you'll still have access to all of your purchases.
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Will I lose my games if I create a new Xbox Live 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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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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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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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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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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How do I get my old games back on my new Xbox?

Redownload content to a new or refurbished console
  1. Press the Guide button  on your controller.
  2. Select Xbox Home.
  3. Select Settings.
  4. Select Account.
  5. Select Download History.
  6. Select the content you want, and then select Download Again.
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Are digital Xbox games tied to account or console?

All digital content including games, subscriptions, and exclusive content will be redeemed to your Microsoft account and directly delivered to your Xbox console during setup.
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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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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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Do your games transfer 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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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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What is the difference between the Xbox One and the Xbox Series S?

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Yet, the Series S outperforms the Xbox One in every single area. This means that just like the Series X, Xbox Series S delivers optimal gameplay at faster speeds with more power and higher resolution. So, when looking at Xbox One vs. Series S, the newer Xbox Series S always comes out on top.
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How do I keep game pass games forever?

No. If you get a game or DLC for free with Xbox Game Pass, you can play the game as long as you have the subscription and as long as the game does not leave the Xbox Game Pass library. If one of the circumstances occurs, you will need to buy the game to continue playing it.
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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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What happens when I cancel my Xbox Live subscription?

You can cancel an Xbox subscription at any time. Turning off recurring billing will stop future charges for a subscription and grant you its benefits until its expiration date. You may also be eligible to cancel immediately with a refund; however, not all subscription charges can be refunded.
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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 deleting a game delete your progress?

If you delete data for a game, you might also delete any in-game achievements or progress, depending on how the developer has built the game. When you delete Play Games data from your account, it also deletes your Play Games data with Google. This will not delete data with the game developer.
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Why can't I play on two Xboxes at the same time?

Note In most cases, if you attempt to launch games across multiple devices at the same time, you can be kicked out of your gaming session. This includes gaming sessions between Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S titles.
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Is Xbox Live now free?

Xbox network service is available as both a free service and a subscription-based service known as Xbox Game Pass Core. In 2021, Microsoft renamed Xbox Live as simply the "Xbox network" to cover all of its services related to Xbox, and began slowly phasing out all "Live" branding until it was fully removed in 2023.
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How many accounts can you have on your Xbox?

The Xbox One X and Xbox One Series X/S, allows for up to eight accounts to be signed in and used simultaneously.
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