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Can you play 1 game on 2 Xboxes?

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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Can you play the same game on different Xboxes?

But when it comes to playing games, the rule is one at a time. 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 game pass?

While Xbox home console applies to only one console (the one you choose to be your home console), this plan allows you to share your membership across multiple devices, and it's not limited to just one console.
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How do I share games between two Xboxes?

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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Why can I play on 2 Xboxes at the same time?

Hello, no you only need one live account. The account that has the XBox Live subscription will go on the second console and make that the home. They both should be able to play and have all of their saves too.
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How do I share Xbox games with family?

Go to Settings > General > Personalization > My Home Xbox > Make this my Home Xbox. Once you do this, everyone who uses this console should be able to access your purchased games, subscriptions, and other downloadable content from the Microsoft Store.
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Are Xbox games tied to account or console?

The home console has the rights to use the games, regardless if the GT is logged in or not. If you move your home console to yours, nobody else will be able to play your games unless they are logged into your account.
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Can we play the same game on different consoles?

Cross-platform play is the ability to allow different gaming platforms to share the same online servers in a game, allowing players to join regardless of the platform they own. Since the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2, there have been online video games that support cross-play.
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How many consoles can share a game?

You can only have 1. You can have account on different consoles but only one Xbox can be home console to that account.
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What is it called when you can play a game on multiple consoles?

Cross-platform play is also a distinct concept from the ability to allow a player to play a game on different hardware platforms, often only having to purchase the title for one single system to have access to it on other systems, and retaining their progress in the game through the use of cloud storage or similar ...
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Do I lose my games if I get a new Xbox?

Some games, game saves, and apps: Xbox Series X|S is backward compatible across all generations of Xbox, and the list of back compat games is expanding. To continue playing a game on Xbox Series X|S that you started on Xbox One, make sure it's saved it to the cloud.
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Do all Xbox games play on all consoles?

Playing Original Xbox games on Xbox 360

Note Most backward compatible Original Xbox games can be played on Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. However, some backward compatible Original Xbox games are only available on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles and won't play on Xbox 360.
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Is taking Xbox accounts illegal?

Account theft

Buying, selling, sharing, borrowing, or trading Microsoft accounts is a violation of the Microsoft Services Agreement and the Community Standards for Xbox.
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How much is Xbox family plan?

Given the US Game Pass Ultimate pricing, the family plan costs the equivalent of $25 per month. Split that cost between five people, and that's just $5 per month per person for Game Pass Ultimate access — around the same price as a single full game purchase each per year.
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Can police track an Xbox account?

On the other hand, police need a warrant to obtain data located on an Xbox or gaming console. This is because law enforcement generally needs a warrant to confiscate property. Once police have that property, it can be "searched."
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Can police track your Xbox?

Xbox One consoles can be tracked by the police if they are stolen, according to new policies published by Microsoft. Police will need a court order to find a console's location, but it may help deter thieves from stealing a console in the first place.
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Can a stolen Xbox be found?

Step 2: Report the stolen console

To find it: Sign in to your account, and then select All Devices under the Devices category. Go to the console that was stolen and select Show details.
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How many consoles can you have on Xbox Live?

You can only set one console as your home Xbox at a time. So if you have three, then one will be able to share your membership.
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How many Xbox games do I own?

Under Full library > Owned games, you'll see all games that you own with the profile that's signed in to the console. 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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Do you need Xbox Live for every console?

Xbox live memberships are connected to accounts, so it is possible to use it on a different console.
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How do I get my old Xbox games on my new Xbox?

Here is how to get your old Xbox games working on your Xbox Series X...
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How to Use Data Transfer via Wi-Fi
  1. Go to Settings > System > Backup & Transfer on your Xbox One.
  2. Select Allow network transfer.
  3. Power on your Xbox Series X and go to Settings > System > Backup & Transfer.
  4. Select your Xbox One under Local Consoles.
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Is Xbox Series S worth it?

Despite coming in at a super low price point in comparison, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X. As well as saving money, you'll also save on shelf space - the Xbox Series S is completely disc-less so you need to buy all your games digitally.
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Did Xbox stop game sharing?

When you switch your home Xbox, your shared licenses will no longer be available to others playing on your old home console. You'll need to be signed in online to your old Xbox console to allow them to play your games and apps (when you're not on your new home console).
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How do you link two consoles together?

Here's how to connect the consoles:
  1. Turn off the consoles.
  2. Connect each console to a separate TV or monitor.
  3. Connect each console to the networking device (hub, switch, or router) by using Ethernet crossover cables.
  4. Turn on the networking device, and then turn on the consoles.
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Is it OK to stack consoles?

As long as they are not covering any crucial vents, its totally ok.
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