Best Way to Set Up Multiple Xbox's

Brad Fry · Jul 4, 2023

Hello All,

I have been gaming since the 90's but a little lost with how best to set up multiple Xbox's. I currently have 3, but 2 are only used for streaming not gaming anymore but the few times we have tried to game on more than 1 have had sign in issues. I have bought my son his own xbox series x for his upcoming birthday so would like to get it set up properly. I will provide some details to help with any possible answers people may have.

1) Our main Xbox (Series X) has my main xbox account on it which has game pass ultimate

2) My son uses that main Xbox but under his own account for gaming and has access to all the games from my main account

3) His account is standard, no Game Pass etc

My question is, how do I set up my sons new Series X console so he has access to my Game Pass Ultimate games as well as any paid games as well as allowing me to play on my main xbox at the same time? Can this be done?

Thank you in advance.

:)

Brad Fry

Awesome, thanks for the help!!

Brad

Janet_C

My pleasure, I hope my attention has been to your liking, have a nice day.

Janet_C

Hello!

I'm an independent advisor and a member of the Xbox Community.

I will be glad to help you.

Let's take this example.

You use console A and your account is A, in this account you have everything bought.

Your son uses console B and he uses account B, which does not have any subscription or game.

For your son to be able to use all the content of account A on his console B, you must use the "Home Xbox" function, then you must set account A as the main account on console B, this way he will be able to use all the content from his own account.

Once you have it set up like this, console A will only be able to use the content by logging into account A, other accounts on that console will not be able to use it, only accounts on console B will be able to use it.

I hope the information has been clear, I will be attentive to any questions you may have.

Best Regards.

Janet_C

Account A (Dad) is set as "Home Xbox" on console B (Son), so he will be able to use the games of account A from any other account.

By doing this, both of you will be able to play at the same time in any game, you from the "Dad" account and console and he from his "Son" account and console.

Brad Fry

Hi,

I have set up the 2 x xboxes as described as above but still cant play on both consoles at the same time? Account A (Dad) is set as home xbox on console B but account A cant play on Console A when Account B is playing on Console B? Can you please assist further. Thanks!

Brad

Best Way to Set Up Multiple Xbox's