If I get a digital download game that has a code for the Xbox one can I use and download...

Hi, I hope you're doing great out there. I am an Independent advisor and I am here to help you in regard to your concern.

Definitely, Justin. You just need to make sure that you’re signed in under the correct account on Xbox Series S.

I remember buying games from Eb games / Gamestop when it first comes out and entering a code to get extra stuff for the game. Will buying digital download correct that where I just get to download it and not enter the code because it is a digital download

It's not a "DLC code", just a digital copy of the game.

Yes, one can use the disc to install a game, then activate a digital copy. The digital copy will not need to re-download, it'll automatically use the disc install.

Ok, then why do i have the option to buy a digital copy of each game, including Gears 1 and 3?

If i go to the store on my xbox one console, i have the option to buy the game.

So i can buy them from the xbox store but i cannot use a redeem code for them.

Also, when inserting the Gears 1 disc, it downloads the digital game on my xbox one as per the console's requirements.

Where does that download come from?

If you use the physical disk you are only downloading the emulator patch

Not the game

have you checked in the my games and apps tab on your home screen: top right corner? Press that and check your list that says ready to install. When you get xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible, you have to manually select them to download.

If you are talking about using the digital download codes, you can login to your xbox live account on xbox.com. Enter the code there and then go into xbox one and manually download the game.