Discover the benefits of digital games
Digital provides you a convenient, safe, and great experience to find, purchase, install, and play your games.
Convenient
Find and purchase your next favorite game without leaving your couch.
Great experience
Get Store exclusive deals, notifications on your Wish List discounts, and enrich your game experience with Xbox Events.
Safe
The new Microsoft Store on Xbox is safer for you and your family.
Digital is a great way to purchase and play your favorite games on Xbox
Digital also gives you the most options with exclusive discounts and deals, exclusive pre-order benefits, and the broadest selection of your desired games, add-ons and DLCs in the same store.
How to find your next favorite digital game
Use the store universal search, check the new and improved store navigation, and get deals notifications with the Wish List.
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How to purchase digital games
Find exclusive deals on the Store and purchase games for yourself or your friends that are delivered almost instantly.
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How to download and install digital games
Pre-install your pre-ordered games, remote install games while away from your console, and turn on auto-update so your games are waiting for you.
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Get the most of your digital games
With Xbox Events, explore new worlds and come back to your favorites in amazing events with your friends. Leverage features such as Xbox Events App, Xbox Play Anywhere, and Microsoft Rewards Points to enhance your gaming experience.
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Jump in with cloud gaming
Get right into the game without waiting for installs with cloud gaming via Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.*
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Pay the way you want
We provide you with numerous ways to buy games and other entertainment content, from credit cards and debit cards to PayPal accounts, to gift cards and content tokens sold at retail – you choose how you want to pay. And with digital gift cards, you don’t even have to leave your house to send a present to your friends or family.
Discover your next favorite game
Enjoy hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC, and cloud. Dive into legendary franchises. Play together with friends.
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Frequently asked questions
To purchase a game on the Microsoft Store on your console, simply go to the Store app to navigate the deals and product pages. 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.
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 more flexibility, like remote installation and pre-loading before games launch.
More and more games are also using FastStart technology to get into games twice as fast while the rest of the game finishes downloading.
Check the Digital Game Purchase Refund Terms to see if your game or content is eligible for a refund. If so, follow the Refund Request Process on that page.
If you have a valid code you can redeem it at the Redeem Code page.
* Server availability and wait times may vary. Supported games only. Game catalog, features and availability vary by device and region. Streaming limits apply. Xbox.com/gamepass
