Can Xbox One Download Games While Off?

avatarWarningSquad路5 months ago
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avatarCatalogingDisk路5 months ago

Yup, as long as your Xbox One is in Instant-On mode, it'll keep downloading games and updates even when it's 'off'.

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avatarAttemptingDance路5 months ago

Only if Instant-On mode is on. Otherwise, nope.

avatarDemonstratingUnit路5 months ago

Sure thing! I have mine set to Instant-On all the time, and it downloads updates and games while it's off.

avatarTrainingHost路5 months ago

Yep! If you enable Instant-On mode in your settings, your Xbox One can download games and updates while in standby.

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