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Why can't I buy games on Xbox?

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A privacy and online safety setting for your Microsoft account may be preventing you from making purchases. Sign in to the Privacy section of your Microsoft account and review your settings.
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Why can't I buy Xbox games on Xbox One?

Restart your Xbox

While simply restarting your console may be enough, we suggest a more involved power cycle. After everything is up and running again, attempt to make the purchase and see whether the error message once again appears.
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Why is Xbox blocking my purchase?

This may mean: There's a temporary problem with the Xbox service. A privacy and online safety setting for your Microsoft account is preventing you from making a purchase.
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Why can't you buy games on Xbox app anymore?

Microsoft has told Stevivor why Store functionality — specifically, “purchase capabilities” — were removed from the Xbox app on both iOS and Android. As we suspected, it's all to do with rules governing in-app purchases inside the Apple and Google ecosystems.
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Why can't i buy games on Xbox Marketplace?

This error message means that you don't have a payment option on your Microsoft account. You must have a payment instrument on your Microsoft account to download free content from the Xbox 360 Marketplace. Select Add a payment option, and then follow the instructions.
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How do I unblock purchases on Xbox?

Press the Xbox Guide button to open the guide, and then then navigate to Profile & system (your account icon) > Settings > Account > Family settings. Check for buying restrictions on your account, and make adjustments as needed.
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Why can't i purchase game?

Check Your Payment Method.

You may have used the wrong card details or provided incorrect credentials for your bank account. To fix this, check your payment method and try re-adding it to your account.
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How do you buy Xbox games that are unavailable?

How To Buy 'Delisted' Backwards Compatible Games On Xbox
  1. Go to the Daytona USA page on the Xbox 360 marketplace.
  2. Locate the 'Full Game' option, and then select 'Download to Xbox 360'
  3. Pay for the game, and you should then find it in your games library on a modern Xbox.
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What does 0x87DD0017 mean on Xbox?

You see the following error code when you try to download your profile or connect to Xbox Live: 0x87DD0017. This may mean that you're experiencing network connectivity problems.
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Will games for Xbox One be discontinued?

How Long Will the Xbox One Last? Since the Xbox One is an aging console, eventually it won't receive new games anymore. We've already mentioned above that Microsoft has ceased production of Xbox One consoles, meaning that the system won't be around for much longer.
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Why does Xbox keep declining my card?

This means that your payment option has expired, and you won't be able to use your Xbox subscription until the card is updated or a different payment method is added.
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How do I allow purchases on Xbox?

Sign in to the Microsoft Family Safety site with your account. Under the member whose account you want to manage, select More options > Spending. On this page, you can select the toggle switch under Credit cards for Require approval for every purchase.
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How do I remove restrictions from Xbox store?

To configure content restrictions on the Xbox console:
  1. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide, and then go to Profile & system > Settings > Account > Family settings.
  2. Select Manage family members, and then choose the member whose settings you want to update.
  3. Under Access to content, select the desired age-level.
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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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What is the golden rule on Xbox?

You're probably familiar with the “Golden Rule“ to treat others as you'd like to be treated. It's good advice, but it doesn't cover when someone might want to be treated differently from you. That's why we've embraced the Platinum Rule at Xbox: Treat others as they'd like to be treated.
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What is Xbox code 0x80830003?

The error code "0x80830003" indicates that your Xbox One is out of space. You should free up some hard drive space on your console.
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How do I fix error 0x87DD000F on Xbox?

Error "0x87DD000F" is associated with a failure to sign in because of a service outage, or the Xbox Live servers were down when you tried to sign in. Verify that the Xbox server status is all normal, perform a power cycle (hold the power button for 10 seconds, turn back on), and try again.
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What is error code 0x000005b4 on Xbox?

This error is commonly caused by corrupted windows registry or incorrectly configured system settings. This error code is very obvious, and it occurs when ordinarily in any system. Multiple causes of this error are improper system shutdown or if someone accidentally deletes an essential file may cause this error.
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Is the store is closed available on Xbox?

But The Store is Closed's IKEA-like setting and its strange enemies are a new kind of creative nightmare that should get any horror game fan's heart beating. The Store is Closed is releases June 2024 on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
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How do I fix error code 0x87e50033?

To resolve this error, try launching the game or app again:
  1. Press the Xbox button  on your controller to open the guide.
  2. Highlight the game or app you're trying to launch and press the Menu button .
  3. Select Quit. ...
  4. Wait at least 10 seconds, and then try starting the game or app again.
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How do I enable in game purchases?

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How to enable or disable in-app purchases on Android
  1. Open the Google Play Store app.
  2. Tap on your profile icon on the top-right corner of the screen, then select Settings in the pop-up menu. ...
  3. On the Settings page, tap Authentication, and then tap Require authentication for purchases.
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How do I update my Microsoft store on Xbox?

Here's how to check for updates:
  1. Select Start > Microsoft Store.
  2. After you've opened the Microsoft Store app, select Library > Get updates.
  3. If there are updates, select Update all or choose which apps you want to update.
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How do I unblock a purchase on my Microsoft account?

  1. Log in to account.microsoft.com.
  2. Select "Privacy"
  3. Scroll down to "other privacy settings" and select "xbox privacy and online safety".
  4. Select the tab for "xbox/windows online safety.
  5. Look for Buy and Download.
  6. Change from anything to Only Free.
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How do I check my Xbox suspension?

You need to look here http://enforcement.xbox.com this will tell you if you have been banned and how long for etc.
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How do I change my age on Xbox?

Open the Xbox Family Settings app on your mobile device, and then go to Settings. Select Content restrictions, and then under Apply age filters change the age limit that you want to apply to the member's games, apps, and other content.
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