cant download backwards compatibility games

Hi,

As some additional information. to the answer already specified.

The backward compatible game while it is the same game the download is basically different version of the game, being the backward compatible version of the game. This is also the reason why inserting a backward compatible game via disc will result in the
backward compatible version being downloaded (disk is still required to start the game)

So in order for you to download that backward compatible version you will have to login to the Xbox Live Account that is used on the 360, which allows you to download backward compatible games that you own.

I cant even download a backwards compatible it says i cant make this purchase on xbox.com but im already on my console

It's not gears 3, (for as far as i know gears 3 is not backwards compatible)

I can't download any backwards compatible game.

Is there another way then to log in on a xbox 360 console? like if i buy a physical disc of a backwards compatible game, would it work then? and would i be able to download 360 games after that.

Do you have a payment method listed on your account? Even though the games are free you still need a card on file to "purchase" the free game. You will not be charged.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/my-account/xbox-live-membership/games-with-gold-faq

yeah i should do

Hey there!

If you're sure you meet all the criteria, you may want to hit up phone or chat support and have them take a look at your account. They can look closer at your account and see if they can figure out what's up.

Good luck!

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