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Do I have to repurchase Xbox games for PC?

How does Xbox Play Anywhere work? When you buy an Xbox Play Anywhere digital game through the Xbox Store or the Windows Store, it's yours to play on Xbox and Windows 10 PC at no additional cost.
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Do I have to rebuy my games from Xbox to PC?

As long as you sign in with the same account you can download all your purchased games again, no problem. The same would also be true on a new PC.
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Do I have to buy a game twice for Xbox and PC?

Yes! Go to Xbox Game Pass and get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to enjoy all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass on both your console and Windows 10/11 device.
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Do I have to rebuy all my games for PC?

Unfortunately, yes, we need to rebuy the PC port of console games to play them on the computer. Porting console games to PC is an arduous task for video game developers, requiring tons of hard work and process conversions to transfer game assets from a different infrastructure to an entirely new one.
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Do you keep the games from Xbox game pass?

Can I still play games after they leave Game Pass? Games you install using Xbox Game Pass remain playable once they've left the Game Pass catalog only when you buy them—and you get a hefty discount when you buy games as an Xbox Game Pass subscriber. When you buy games at a discount, those games are yours to keep.
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Can you transfer Xbox games to PC?

Do I keep my games if I get a new console?

You can either redownload the games when you get the new console, transfer them via network transfer, or if you have them on an external hard drive, you can plug the hard drive into the new console.
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How many games can be played on Xbox games pass for PC?

Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all the benefits of Xbox Live Gold, plus over 100 high-quality console and PC games.
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Do you have to pay for Xbox and PC Game Pass separately?

Yes. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate includes all games from Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC Game Pass.
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Where are Xbox games installed on PC?

Also, Windows will automatically move all games already in C:\XboxGames to C:\Games. Change this folder and the new location will become your default install location. Any existing installations will also move to the new folder, too.
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Why can't I play Xbox games on PC?

Sign in with another Microsoft account and see if you experience the same problem. Make sure that your Windows operating system is up to date by running Windows Update. To do this, go to Settings > Update & security > Check for updates. Restart your device.
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Can I transfer Xbox games to Steam?

It's not too difficult to do this, either. The process simply involves finding where Steam saves the game and moving the Xbox save files to this folder, replacing the Steam save files.
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How do I transfer game saves from Xbox to PC?

Unfortunately, it is not possible to transfer save data. The games that are play anywhere titles, will download your save from the cloud. If you purchase through steam or download from game pass, you will need to start fresh.
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Can I install games I bought on Xbox to PC?

When you own games, use this app to remotely install them on both your Xbox console and the Windows 10/11 device you're using. Besides the Store app, this can also be done in a web browser. On the game's detail page in the Microsoft Store, select Install from Xbox app. Choose your device, then select Install.
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Do I have to rebuy games on Steam Xbox?

Steam is PC/Linux/iOS, Xbox is a console. Bottom line, if both platforms have the same game, you have to buy it for both platforms.
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Do you have to rebuy games if you get a new Xbox?

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. You can find all the games and apps you own that are available to download in My games & apps.
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What's the difference between Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass?

There are three tiers to Xbox Game Pass: Console, PC and Ultimate. The first includes only Xbox games, the second is for Windows PC gamers and the third covers both platforms. Moreover, PC and Ultimate tiers include access to EA Play, which consists of access to EA games, rewards and other members-only content.
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Is PC Game Pass permanent?

Subscription continues automatically at Rs. 349/month unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account. See terms. Requires Windows 10/11 (version 22H1 or higher) and the Xbox app to play PC games. Get help here.
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Can I play every Xbox game on PC?

To take advantage of Xbox Play Anywhere, you will need to have installed the Windows 10 Anniversary Edition update on your PC, as well as the latest update on your Xbox console. Then, simply log into your Xbox Live/Microsoft account and your Xbox Play Anywhere games will be available to download.
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How much is Xbox Game Pass on PC normally?

Play hundreds of high-quality PC games with friends including new day one titles and get an EA Play membership. With games added all the time, you always have something new to play. Subscription continues automatically at $9.99/mo. unless cancelled through your Microsoft Account.
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What happens to my games when I buy a new Xbox?

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. You can find all the games and apps you own that are available to download in My games & apps.
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How many years does a gaming console last?

The average lifespan of a modern console is about six years. And while that might seem like quite a while, it's short in comparison to consoles from past generations.
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Which console has better graphics?

The Xbox Series X is the most powerful game console currently available, featuring detailed graphics, fluid frame rates and rapid load times.
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Do I keep games forever if I download them on Game Pass?

Games and DLC will not be deleted from your hard drive until you want them gone, even if they've been rolled out from the Xbox Game Pass catalogue.
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Is Minecraft permanent on Game Pass?

Game Pass games are not permanent...you can play the Game Pass version as long as you have a Game Pass subscription..
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