How do I download an Xbox game I bought from the Microsoft Store?

Microsoft apps and games, including Xbox

On your taskbar, select the Microsoft Store icon, then select More info up by your account picture. Select My Library. Any app or game with a Download icon next to it hasn’t been downloaded yet. Select the Download icon to download and install the app or game.

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Can you play games bought on Microsoft Store on Xbox?

You can also play games you purchased digitally through the Microsoft Store on any Xbox console. Here’s how. Note You’ll always need to be signed in and connected to the Xbox network to play digital games.

How do you pay for Microsoft apps?

You can add your credit card, debit card, bank account, PayPal account, or mobile phone as a new payment method for your Microsoft account. The payment method will then show up as an option during the checkout step for your next Microsoft Store online purchase.

Can’t download any apps from Microsoft Store?

Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store

Make sure Windows is up to date. Select Start > Settings > Windows Update > Check for updates.
Make sure that your app works with Windows 11.
Update Microsoft Store.
Troubleshoot games.
Repair or reset your apps.
Reinstall your apps.

How do I download an Xbox game I bought from the Microsoft Store? – Related Questions

Why do I have a Microsoft charge on my bank account?

A subscription such as Xbox Live, Microsoft 365, OneDrive, or Skype had recurring billing enabled. You may have a Microsoft subscription set for recurring billing, or recently started a free trial subscription that rolled into a paid subscription.