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Can I get the digital game if I have the disc?

Although the games gets downloaded when you insert the disc, the license is held with the disc. This is why the console needs to check to see if you have the disc to check you have a license. But the game is not actualy run from the disc. Hope that helps.
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Can I download a digital game if I own the disc?

Yes. You can always play digital games when you're installing a game from the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, or from disc.
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Can I download an Xbox game if I have the disc?

As long as you only own it on disc, yes. It needs some way to check to ensure that you own the rights to play it, and didn't sell the disc, or install a digital game from Game Pass that is no longer part of game pass.
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Can you transfer disc games to digital PS4?

Insert the eligible PS4 game disc. Go to the game hub for the PS4 game. Select the upgrade offer on the game hub and review the upgrade offer. Select Download (or purchase with the discount price) to download/purchase content.
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Can I get a digital copy of a game I already own PS5?

On PlayStation App select Game Library > Purchased. Select the game you want to download from your purchased list and select Download. Select which linked PS5 console or PS4 console you would like to download to. Your game will begin downloading automatically.
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What Would Happen If You Buy A PS4 Digital Game After A Disc Version Had Been Installed?

Is it better to buy games digitally or discs?

Both discs and digital games cost about the same, and they provide a gaming experience and interface that is often identical. Yet while physical discs still represent most sales, more and more gamers (and gaming console manufacturers) are moving toward downloadable cloud-based offerings.
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Can I transfer my disc games to Xbox Series S?

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.
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Do I have to rebuy disc games for PS5 digital?

You can also upgrade to PS5 versions if you have a physical PS4 game, as long as you bought the PS5 with a disc drive. You'll always need to use the PS4 disc to play the PS5 version; upgrading doesn't get you a free digital copy of the game.
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Do PS5 games run better on disc or Digital?

When it comes to hardware specs both are same the only difference is that digital version doesn't have a Blu-ray Disc player, that's all. All games would run and perform the same way in digital version as they do in the standard one.
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Why do PS5 disc games need to download?

The PS5 will just use the disc as a license check. All the data the game needs will be installed onto the console storage (or M. 2 storage if you have that).
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Do I have to repurchase games for Xbox Series S?

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. To check: Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then select My games & apps > See all.
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Do Xbox discs come with digital download?

Although the games gets downloaded when you insert the disc, the license is held with the disc. This is why the console needs to check to see if you have the disc to check you have a license. But the game is not actualy run from the disc. Hope that helps.
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Is network transfer faster than downloading?

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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Can you lose digital games?

A digital-only game based on licensed content is doomed to die right from the outset. At some point, months or years from now, that licensing agreement will expire - at which point the publisher can no longer sell the game.
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Are digital games worth it?

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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Why do people buy digital games?

Better price. Convenient; no need to drive to the store. Always on your system, no need to find the disc or game card. No chance of being stolen, lost or damaged.
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How do I transfer purchased games from one Xbox to another?

Here's how:
  1. On your console, sign in to Xbox Live using the gamertag that you used to purchase the content.
  2. Go to the Settings and then select Account.
  3. Go to Your Billing Options, and then select Licence Transfer.
  4. Follow the on-screen instructions to transfer the content licences.
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How can I speed up my we transfer download?

You should also consider using a different browser to download a transfer, or use your own browser's Incognito or Private browsing mode. If at all possible, test if your download speed improves after you temporarily disable your antivirus or firewall software.
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Do downloads slow internet?

All of the applications, downloads, and updates that happen on our network can take up our bandwidth, causing download speed to suddenly slow down.
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Does GameStop sell digital copies?

Exclusively at GameStop, customers can now use any accepted form of payment, including trade credit and GameStop gift cards, to purchase digital PC games at their local store and access the titles immediately at launch.
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Which Xbox is digital download only?

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 all Xbox games have a digital download?

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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Will I lose my games if I get a new Xbox?

Happy Gaming! Was this reply helpful? The Games are tied to your account. So you can just put your account on your new Xbox then just go to my Games - Ready to Install to find the games you want to install.
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Can I sell my Xbox Series S at game?

At GAME you can easily take your old consoles, games and accessories in-store and sell for credit and cash. Whether you're having a clean-up, looking to upgrade or simply trying to make some quick cash, we offer a hassle-free trade-in process in your local GAME store.
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Will my game still install if I turn my Xbox Series S 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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