Do Games Download Faster When Xbox One is Off?
Nope, turning off your Xbox completely will pause all downloads. To get the best speeds, use Instant-On mode instead of fully turning off the console.
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Yes, downloading games in rest mode (Instant-On mode) can speed up the download process since the Xbox focuses solely on the task at hand and isn't bogged down by other operations. Just make sure the setting is enabled in your power options!
They actually download at about the same speed whether it's on or in Instant-On mode, but Instant-On just keeps it going while it seems off.
I've tried both ways, and Instant-On mode definitely feels faster. It鈥檚 a lifesaver when I want my game ready by the time I get home from work!
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