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Can I get a digital copy of my Xbox games?

All Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S games have a digital version, unless there's a required physical peripheral (for example, the "portal" device in Skylanders SWAP Force).
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Can you get a digital copy of a game I already own on Xbox?

The answer to that is, yes, you can. Anything you download and purchase on an Xbox One is all saved into your account. If you purchased any DLC that is, then you'll have to have the console you purchased it with and perform a Network Transfer on the new console, which is in the Network tab in Settings.
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Can you transfer disc games to digital?

Simply put the disc in your PS4, select the option to convert the game into a digital version. The PS4 installs the game onto your HDD, links the game and disc to your PSN account, making the disc only playable if your PSN account is logged in (with the ability to remove the disc authentication for a fee).
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Can you transfer disc games to digital Xbox Series S?

Unfortunately, playing disc-based games on an Xbox Series S is not possible due to the console not having a disc drive. Game copies can't be converted from physical to digital, and vice versa.
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Do Xbox games come with digital code?

With Digital Direct, no codes are required. 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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Is it better to buy digital or physical Xbox games?

Your games need to be downloaded to your device whether they're physical or digital, and they take up the same amount of space. But digital games give you way more flexibility, like remote installation and preloading before games launch.
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How do I find my digital Xbox games?

To check:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all.
  2. Under Full library > Owned games, you'll see all games that you own with the profile that's signed in to the console.
  3. If a game that you own hasn't been installed on your console, there's a download icon on the game title.
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Can I convert disc to digital Xbox?

You can convert them , by installing them on a hard drive and then buying the digital license for each game. You would not have to reinstall it simply downloads a license file to let your system know you paid for it.
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Do I have to buy my disc games again for Xbox Series S?

Each console must have either a digital or physical copy of a game. If you have other Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S 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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Can you convert physical games to digital switch?

With the Nintendo Switch you can purchase and download a digital copy of a physical game you own. The physical game does not give you rights to a free digital copy, and never will with Nintendo. For most Switch games a digital copy will be able to use the game save data created by your physical copy.
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How do I convert a disk to digital?

To get started, simply pop your DVD or Blu-ray disc into an optical drive connected to your computer. Open MakeMKV and click the disc icon to start the process. MakeMKV will show you what can be ripped from the disc, you select the content you want and then select an Output Folder for the ripped files to be saved.
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Can I download a game I already own on disc?

Yes, if you have previous saved games from the disc version then the digital game will recognise them and you can carry on from where you were.
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Can you play a physical copy of a game on Xbox without disc?

Whether you buy a game on disc or download it from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass, you need to install it on your console's hard drive before you can play it.
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Can you copy an Xbox game onto another disk?

Navigate to the “Settings” menu and select the “Storage” button. Under the “Manage Storage” box, highlight your internal drive and select “Transfer”. Check each game you want to transfer over or “Select All” for a full migration.
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Is the Xbox Series S only digital?

Will this console play game discs? The Xbox Series S is an all-digital gaming console for disc-free gaming. Disc-based games are not compatible with Xbox Series S.
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Do games still download when the Xbox Series S is off?

Place a disc-based Xbox game into the Xbox Series X/S, hold down the Xbox Button, and select Turn off the console. The game will install from the disc and -should - automatically install updates in standby mode.
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What does it mean when an Xbox game is digital?

Please try again later. Digital means you have to download the software(game) from a link you don't get the actual disc.
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Are Xbox digital games free?

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Join the fun and play a large selection of engaging free-to-play games on Xbox. We've got shooters, strategy, and fantasy MMORPGs, and more. All Xbox players are able to access online multiplayer for free to play games on their console at no charge.
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How does buying a digital game from GameStop work?

If you buy a digital copy how do you use it? A: GameStop will give you the code at checkout and by email. Go into the Nintendo Eshop and you will see an option to enter code on the left side.
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Is it worth buying games digitally?

In addition, as noted above, digital games provide a way to own a great deal of media without having to worry about where to store it … or have a mountain of discs come crashing down on you! Another huge benefit is that digital libraries never sell out.
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Should I buy the digital version of a game?

Digital games are better than physical games in almost every way. The discounts are bigger, you can use them to gameshare, you never need to worry about stock levels, they're forever linked to your account, it's easy to switch between games, and they have less environmental impact.
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How does buying digital Xbox games work?

To purchase on the web from your desktop or mobile device, simply go to xbox.com/games, search for the game you desire, and click on “buy”. You will need a Microsoft Account and a valid purchase instrument on your account to make a purchase.
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Can you download a Xbox game without owning it?

Note The Xbox app lets you install games you haven't bought. The game will download to your console, but you'll need to buy it to play it.
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