How to Redeem Xbox Game Code - Redeem Xbox Game Code or Digital Download on Xbox One and Series X

How to Redeem Xbox Game Code - Redeem Xbox Game Code or Digital Download on Xbox One and Series X

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These days, most games on the Xbox are acquired through digital downloads. More and more people are buying games online and using redemption codes instead of buying a physical disc. Today, I got mine in an email when I pre-ordered Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition. And if you have a game code for the Xbox, watch this short video and I'll show you how to redeem and install your new game.

On the Xbox, select and open the Store tab. Go to the left column and scroll down and select Redeem. This is where I'll enter the code from my email. An important thing for you to know is that official Xbox game codes are 25-digits. That's definitely a requirement! If you have more or less characters, it's not a valid Xbox code. Codes that are not 25-digits will have to be redeemed on the website that issued them before you will be sent an official code.

When done, select the Enter button on the bottom right. At this time, it's a good idea to confirm the Xbox account that will receive this game. And there's no way to transfer the game to another account if you redeem to the wrong Xbox account. So, if this email is incorrect, cancel and then log into the correct account before redeeming the code. I know I have mine right so I'll select Next. And I'll select Confirm to start the installation of Forza Horizon 5.

On the last screen just close out of this menu. Then I'll go back to the Home screen and select My Games & Apps so I can check the download and installation progress. To do that, go to Manage and then the Queue. That's where I can see the Horizon 5 install information. And since I bought the Premium Edition, I can see that there are two included expansion packs that are also lined up to install. This is a really large game file so I'm going to let this download overnight.

Here's the last thing you need to know. If you got a game that is a pre-order like mine, it won't be ready to play until the release date... even though the game is fully installed. But when Microsoft flips the switch to make the game active, it'll be ready to play the first minute on the launch date. If this video was helpful please give me a thumbs up and hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all my weekly videos!

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[yusufcali]

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[LincodRe]

Man u have no idea how this vid helps big time, I've been so worried abt buying games outside my console been missing out on great deals, no more thanks a lot bro 👌🏿

[ashroskell]

Thank you. I got a hard copy from Germany, with completely German instructions, so that was immensely helpful. Just as I was starting to think maybe I’d been ripped off. But the code went in nicely, thanks. 👍

[sandman_]

What happens when the Digital code is only 10 digits ? I have a NEW unopened Xbox Forza 4 Collectors Steel book Edition laying around & Decided to use it & It only has 10 digits when I scratched the card to get the code, So it has 10 digits and not the 25 digits that's needed, No Disc & Its not a add-on, It's a full digital game.

[sixtycargothefightinggameg]

Quick question my game is on the 360 store I want to download it to my Xbox one how does it work

[raduandrisoae]

I can redeem the digital code for game in browser ?

[BWRLD]

Do you need a backup payment for this?

[nicolecampbell]

Do you have to pay for the game if you redeem your code on to your xbox One

[maxsmith]

So if I buy a code for an unavailable game like f1 2020 it would right?

[NsamuraiC]

I'm planning to buy GTA 5 and it's gonna help me thank you 😁

[dylangilmaney]

Do you still need the gamepass to play the digital code game

[olimercer]

My code had to be redeemed online, I redeemed it to the correct email address. However, it is not downloading on my console. Please help

[daytonwilcox]

I just have a question about something different I have been wanting to get ufc 2 but I have an Xbox series s so I can’t get it because it’s not available digitally so is it possible to get it

[FicoMan]

Planning to get an Xbox series S for Christmas and a digital game code that is only available for Xbox One. Can I redeem an Xbox one digital code in the Series S or do I have to get it through the digital store?

[StFu.Thmas]

I payed for my game but I did all of this on my phone and now my game won’t show up and I can’t use the code on my Xbox so what should I do

[brierwilbanks]

i got MLB the show 23 on amazon digital and the code was 17 digits long?

[THEDEONJACOB]

i got a code from cd keys for xbox 1 and when i redeemed it it didnt work it was gta and i got an xbox series x code instead any ways of how to fix this

[Sope]

Can I buy a code from one account and redeem it on another account by just w entering it?

[harinandan]

So I planning to buy FH5 deluxe edition from online stores but how do I apply that digital order to play the game? please give a reply🙏

[mousaali]

after add forza 7 motorsport code i cant enter forza 4 code plz help me