Can I download Xbox 360 games on Xbox Series S?

The answer to this question is yes, you can download Xbox 360 games on Xbox Series S, but only if you have previously purchased them digitally, as the Xbox Series S is an all-digital console and does not support disc-based games. This means that if you have a physical copy of an Xbox 360 game, you will not be able to play it on your Xbox Series S unless you also own a digital copy of the game.

Frequently Asked Questions

Transferring Games and Saves

1. How do I transfer Xbox 360 games to Xbox Series S?: You can transfer your Xbox 360 games to Xbox Series S by downloading them from the Microsoft Store if you have previously purchased them digitally, or by using the cloud to transfer your game saves.
2. Can I put Xbox 360 disc in Xbox Series S?: No, you cannot put Xbox 360 discs in Xbox Series S, as it is an all-digital console and does not have a disc drive.
3. How do I install old games on my Xbox Series S?: You can install old games on your Xbox Series S by going to My games & apps > See all > Full library > Owned games, and then selecting the game you want to install.

Backward Compatibility

4. Can you download old gen games on Xbox Series S?: Yes, Xbox Series S supports backward compatibility, which means you can play digital and disc-based games from previous Xbox generations, including Xbox 360 and original Xbox.
5. Can I play my old disc games on Xbox Series S?: No, you cannot play disc-based games on Xbox Series S, as it is an all-digital console and does not support discs.
6. Can you play Xbox One games on Xbox Series S?: Yes, you can play all Xbox One games on Xbox Series S, as well as some original Xbox and Xbox 360 games through backward compatibility.

Game Saves and Cloud Storage

7. How do I save my Xbox 360 games to the cloud?: You can save your Xbox 360 games to the cloud by going to Settings > System > Storage, selecting the storage device that contains the saved game, and then selecting Move > Cloud Saved Games.
8. Can you transfer games to the Xbox S?: Yes, you can transfer games to Xbox Series S by using an external hard drive or solid-state drive (SSD), or by downloading them from the Microsoft Store.
9. Does Xbox 360 save games?: Yes, Xbox 360 saves games to both the hard drive and the cloud, so you can pick up where you left off on another console or switch to a new one.

Storage and Disk Space

10. How do I get more storage on my Xbox Series S?: You can get more storage on your Xbox Series S by using the Storage Expansion Card, which adds 2TB, 1TB, or 512GB of solid-state drive (SSD) storage to your console.
11. Do I need to buy my games again for Xbox Series S?: Yes, if you have disc-based games and buy an Xbox Series S, you will need to re-buy the games digitally through the Microsoft Store.
12. How do I permanently download games on my Xbox Series S?: You can permanently download games on your Xbox Series S by purchasing them from the Microsoft Store or Xbox Game Pass, and then installing them on your console.

Disc Drive and Backward Compatibility

13. Does Xbox Series S have a disc drive?: No, Xbox Series S does not have a disc drive, as it is an all-digital console.
14. Can you put Xbox 360 disc in Xbox series?: No, you cannot put Xbox 360 discs in Xbox Series X, but you can play Xbox 360 games digitally on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S through backward compatibility.
15. Why can’t I play Xbox 360 games on my Xbox One?: You may not be able to play Xbox 360 games on your Xbox One if the game is not backward compatible, or if you do not have enough free space on your console’s internal drive.