Can you link two Xboxes together?

You can link two Xbox consoles together using a system link cable or an Ethernet crossover cable, allowing you to play games and share content between the two consoles. This process enables you to connect two Xbox consoles and share Xbox Live Gold and Game Pass memberships, as well as digital game libraries, with family members or friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can I combine or merge Microsoft accounts? No, you can’t combine or merge Microsoft accounts, but you can share your Xbox subscription and content on your Xbox One or newer console by setting one console as your home Xbox.
2. How do I share games between two Xboxes? To gameshare on Xbox, log into an Xbox Live account on your console and make it the home Xbox, allowing you to share your digital game library with a friend or family member.
3. Can I play the same game on 2 different Xboxes? Yes, but when it comes to playing games, the rule is one at a time, so if you have a game going on one console and you launch a game on a different console, you’ll need to quit the game on the first console before you can play on the second.

Xbox Live and Game Pass

4. Can two Xboxes share Xbox Live? Yes, you only need one Xbox Live account, and the account that has the Xbox Live subscription will go on the second console and make that the home Xbox.
5. How do I share my Xbox Game Pass with two consoles? To share your Xbox Game Pass subscription benefits with friends and family, make your primary Xbox your home Xbox, which gives anyone who signs in to the console with their profile the ability to use your Game Pass subscription.
6. Can I use 3 Xboxes on one account? No, you can only set one console as your home Xbox at a time, so if you have three Xbox consoles, only one will be able to share your membership.

Games and Subscriptions

7. Can you play games you own on disc on any Xbox console? Yes, you can play games you own on disc on any Xbox console by inserting the disc, installing the game, and enjoying it.
8. Can I add someone to my Game Pass? No, starting July 17, 2023, primary account holders will no longer be able to add new members to their shared membership, and existing memberships will end on August 15, 2023.
9. Do you get free games with Xbox Gold Pass? Yes, existing Xbox Live Gold members will continue getting the benefits of online console multiplayer, plus access to over 25 high-quality console games at no extra cost.

Technical Questions

10. Can you link two Xboxes together using a system link cable or an Ethernet crossover cable? Yes, you can link two Xbox consoles together using a system link cable or an Ethernet crossover cable.
11. How do I set up two Xboxes in one house? To set up two Xbox consoles in one house, sign into the second Xbox using your gamertag, and set it as your home console.
12. Do you need 2 live accounts for 2 Xboxes? No, you only need one Xbox Live account, and the account that has the Xbox Live subscription will go on the second console and make that the home Xbox.

Account and Subscription Questions

13. Can you convert Gold to Ultimate? If you had an active Xbox Live Gold subscription, it was automatically converted to Xbox Game Pass Core on September 14, 2023, and any Xbox Live Gold codes you still have on hand will also convert directly to Game Pass Core.
14. What is replacing Xbox Live Gold? Xbox Game Pass Core is replacing Xbox Live Gold, offering online console multiplayer and access to over 25 high-quality console games at no extra cost.
15. How to get Xbox Game Pass for free? You can get Xbox Game Pass for free by using Microsoft Rewards, a loyalty program that rewards people who use Microsoft products such as Bing and Xbox, which can be redeemed for a free month of Xbox Game Pass.