Xbox games
Xbox games specials
Best rated games
Top free games
Top 5 reasons to go digital
- Download and start playing games the moment they launch
- Digital games are stored in the cloud, access them wherever you are
- Shop for new games right from the comfort of your couch
- No more clutter—fill up your hard drive instead of your shelf
- Exclusive content for many games only available via digital download
Frequently asked questions
-
To play a physical disc on Xbox Series X, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play. However, the Xbox Series S is an all-digital gaming console for disc-free gaming. Disc-based games are not compatible with the Xbox Series S.
-
Xbox Series X is backwards compatible with thousands of games across four generations of Xbox. With Smart Delivery games, you can buy a game once and get the best version of that game for the console you’re playing on. To play a backwards compatible game, insert the disc or search your library and select the game you want to play.
-
Xbox Series S is also backwards compatible with thousands of games across four generations of Xbox. With Smart Delivery games, you can buy a digital game once and get the best version of that game for the console you’re playing on. Because Xbox Series S is all-digital, to play a backwards compatible game just access your digital game library through the console and select the game you want to play.
-
All Xbox Game Studio titles include Smart Delivery, so you get the best version of the game no matter which console you play on. Partner games that have chosen to include Smart Delivery will make note of the feature on their digital game page or on the box the disc comes in.
-
Your games need to be downloaded to your device whether they’re physical or digital, and they take up the same amount of space. However, digital games give you more flexibility, like remote installation and pre-loading before games launch. Learn more about buying digital games on Xbox and remotely installing and managing games here.
More and more games are also using FastStart technology that allows you to start the game twice as fast while the rest of the game finishes downloading. Get more specific details from Support.
Why buy from Microsoft Store
Extended price protection
Fast, free shipping
Complete peace of mind
Extended returns
- Discounts: Supplies limited. Actual savings depends on product availability.
- Price protection: Microsoft Store Price Adjustment: Holiday extended price protection valid on purchases of qualifying physical consumer and commercial products purchased from Microsoft Store online and Microsoft Experience Centers in select markets between 10/15/24 - 12/2/24. Price adjustment may be requested until January 31, 2025. Eligible Retailer Price Adjustment: Holiday extended price protection valid on purchases of qualifying physical consumer products purchased from Microsoft Store Online and Microsoft Experience centers in select markets between 10/15/24 - 12/2/24. Price adjustment may be requested until January 31, 2025. An Eligible Retailer Price Adjustment cannot be requested at time of purchase. Microsoft reserves the right to verify an eligible retailer's advertised price and availability of the product. The product sold by the eligible retailer must be identical to the product sold by Microsoft and must be in stock for purchase at the eligible retailer at the reduced price. Exclusions apply. Both price adjustments: Customer is eligible only if the product is in stock for purchase at Microsoft Store or a Microsoft Experience Center. Customers must contact Microsoft to request the adjustment. For purchases from Microsoft Store, contact Microsoft Store Sales and Support with your Microsoft Account information and any other information requested by a representative. For purchases from a Microsoft Experience Center, you must return to the location with your receipt. Limit 1 price adjustment total per product. Excludes Surface Hub, HoloLens, and Windows Devkit. See Microsoft Store Price Protection for full terms and list of eligible retailers.
- Returns: Available with eligible physical products purchased from Microsoft Store online and Microsoft Experience Centers in select markets. Return process must be started before January 31, 2025, or within 60-days after customer receives the product. Limit 5 product returns per eligible customer purchase. Excludes Surface Hub, HoloLens, and Windows DevKit. Applicable return policy applies. For purchases made at Microsoft Store, see applicable Microsoft Terms of Sale for more information. For purchases made at a Microsoft Experience Center, see receipt for more information. Microsoft reserves the right to modify or discontinue offers at any time.
-
Trade-in: Available only through the Microsoft Store online in Canada. Offer valid for reimbursements after trade in of qualifying devices (PC, laptop, mobile phone, tablet, video game console). Recycled devices are not eligible for cash back. To be eligible for trade in, you must own the qualifying device, device must power on, battery must hold charge and not be required to be plugged in to operate, and be in fully- functional, working condition without broken/missing components, cracked display/housing, liquid damage, modification(s) or have device warranty seal broken. Device cannot be password protected, and must include original chargers/accessories, and must contain hard drive. Customer must mail in the qualifying trade-in device to be eligible for the reimbursements. All trade-ins are final. Cannot be transferred or otherwise redeemed for cash or gift cards, or credit towards other devices or products. May not be combined with other offers. Applicable return policy applies to each purchase. Promotional items given, or discounted products bought with, a qualifying product are not valid or must be returned if the qualifying product is returned. Microsoft reserves the right to modify or discontinue offers at any time. Other exclusions and limits may apply.
Microsoft reserves the right to modify or discontinue offers at any time.
†This offer is operated by Teladvance, LLC and is not operated by Microsoft. Any appraised value will be determined at trade in and provided by Teladvance. All trade-ins and reimbursements are subject to Teladvance’s sole discretion and approval. Other terms and conditions may apply.