Don't waste time looking for the right disc in your vast collection of games - just buy a game online and download it to your console's hard drive. You can of course install a game from disc to your Xbox hard drive, but you still won't be able to play it without the disc - this step will speed up the game load, reduce optical drive noise, and extend the life of the disc itself.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Connect your Xbox to the Internet
Step 1. Connect your Xbox to the internet using an Ethernet cable
To download the game, you need to connect to Xbox Live. This is only possible if you have an active internet connection. For a wired network connection, you will need an Ethernet cable, modem, gateway or router, and high-speed internet.
- Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the back of your Xbox 360.
- Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to your modem, gateway, or router.
- If you are connecting to the internet using a modem, turn off your Xbox and unplug your modem from its power source. Wait one minute, then plug in your modem to a power source and turn on your Xbox.
- Test your Xbox Live connection. Press the "Guide" button on the controller. Then select “Network Settings” - “Wired Network”. Next select "Test Xbox Live Connection".
Step 2. Connect your Xbox to the Internet via a wireless network
To do this, you will need high-speed internet access, as well as a wireless access point, gateway, or modem.
- On the controller, press the "Guide" - "Settings" button.
- From the Settings menu, select System Settings - Network Settings.
- From the Network Settings menu, select Available Networks.
- Select a wireless network and enter the password to connect to it.
Step 3. Connect the original Xbox 360 to the Internet via a wireless network
If you own an original Xbox 360 game console, you'll need a wireless network adapter, high-speed internet access, and a wireless hotspot, gateway, or modem to connect to a wireless network.
- Disconnect the network cable from the back of the game console.
- Insert the plastic tabs of the wireless LAN adapter into the grooves on the back of the game console.
- Connect the USB cable to the adapter and to the USB port on the Xbox bar.
- Turn the adapter antennas up and wait for the green LED to light up.
Step 4. On the controller, press the Guide button
Then select “Settings” - “System Settings” - “Network Settings”. Select a wireless network and enter the password to connect to it.
Method 2 of 4: Downloading a game from an online store to your hard drive
Step 1. Open an online store
The online store offers Xbox games and can be opened from the main menu.
- To return to the main menu on your controller, press the Xbox button and then press Y.
- If you are running the game, press the "A" button to confirm the return to the main menu.
- Go to the Games tab (located in the upper left quarter of the screen). The online store will open.
Step 2. Find the game you want
In the online store, this can be done in several ways: using the "Serch" line (Search) you will find a specific game, or you can browse games by category, or simply browse the list of the most popular games. Choose the method that works best for you.
Step 3. Select the game you want and purchase it
Highlight the game you like and click “Confirm Download”. Pay with your Microsoft account or credit card.
- Game prices range from $ 2.99 to $ 49.99 and above (200-3500 rubles).
- Game sizes range from 100 KB - 1 GB (and more).
Step 4. Wait until the download of the game is completed
The length of this process depends on the size of the game and the speed of your internet connection. It is recommended to start downloading the game before going to bed or before heading to school or work. When you wake up or return home, you will find that the game has completely downloaded.
Method 3 of 4: Launching downloaded games
Step 1. Open the Xbox dashboard (main menu)
Do this using one of the following methods:
- If the game console is off, turn it on. To do this, press the Xbox button either on the front of your Xbox or on your controller. The toolbar appears on the screen.
- If you're playing a game, press the Xbox button on your controller, and then press the Y button. To confirm your decision, press the "A" button to return to the main menu.
Step 2. Select "Games" from the main menu
Do this with a controller. The game menu will open; in it select "My games" (My games).
Step 3. Select the desired game and launch it
To do this, scroll through the list of available games and click on the desired game.
Method 4 of 4: Installing a Game from a Disc
Step 1. Open the Xbox dashboard (main menu)
Do this using one of the following methods:
- If the game console is off, turn it on. To do this, press the Xbox button either on the front of your Xbox or on your controller. The toolbar appears on the screen.
- If you're playing a game, press the Xbox button on your controller, and then press the Y button. To confirm your decision, press the "A" button to return to the main menu.
Step 2. Insert the disc and open the Xbox main menu
Insert the disc into the optical drive. If the game has automatically started, open the main menu by pressing the "Xbox" button on the controller. Then press the "Y" button, and to confirm your decision, return to the main menu press the "A" button.
Step 3. Highlight the game you want to install
Do this with a controller. Then press the X button on the controller and select Install. If the box asks you to specify the storage medium, select "Hard Drive".
Step 4. Wait until the installation of the game from the disc to the hard drive is completed
This process will take no more than 12 minutes. When the process is complete, do not remove the disc from the drive, but simply start the game.
Remember that installing a game to your hard drive will still not play the game without the disc - this step will speed up the game load, reduce noise from the optical drive, and increase the life of the disc itself
Warnings
- Downloadable content must be paid for with your own funds or (in some countries) with a gift card.
- Remember that any game you download will take up space on your console's hard drive, so check for empty space on your Xbox's hard drive before downloading a game.