Where are Xbox games stored on Microsoft's end?

Discus and support Where are Xbox games stored on Microsoft's end? in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Today I decided to download an old game on my Xbox One. Destiny. While it was installing, I wondered where do the files I download come from? Do they... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Manerum, Aug 6, 2022.

  1. Manerum
    Manerum Guest

    Where are Xbox games stored on Microsoft's end?


    Today I decided to download an old game on my Xbox One. Destiny. While it was installing, I wondered where do the files I download come from? Do they come from servers at the company that made the game; Bungie? Or does every game published on Xbox get their game files stored at Microsoft's servers? I mainly ask this because download speeds seem to be inconsistent based on what I'm installing.

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    Manerum, Aug 6, 2022
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  2. JosefLBohorquez Win User

    Where are Xbox games stored on Microsoft's end?

    Hi and thanks for reaching Microsoft Xbox gamer's community. My name is Josef.

    I'm an Independent Advisor and a Microsoft Xbox user like you.

    Hope you're doing great today Manerum

    It depends on the game, some games are stored on the Xbox servers, while other games are stored on the developer's servers.

    So, this is why you experience different download speeds depending on the game

    Hope it helps, feel free to ask further questions if necessary!

    Greetings
  3. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Where are Xbox games stored on Microsoft's end?

    Xbox games are stored on Microsoft servers. While developers may manage the network functions, all purchases, uploads and downloads are handled by Microsoft
  4. Francia J. Win User

    Cannot redem code.

    I'm sorry but you will not be able to change it, if your Xbox Live Gold subscription is from another Microsoft Store region you will be needing to wait for the subscription to end or you will be needing an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the same store region.

    You should always purchase a subscription where you're physically located, Marian.
  5. mostavgguy Win User

    Halo MCC update bugged and now I can't uninstall...

    Thanks schnurren - looks like the game files are in a folder "WindowsApps" under Program Files or the root of an external drive. I wasn't able to delete it there, restricted access [maybe a gamepass thing?].

    What ended up fixing it? Run command prompt in admin and enter "wsreset.exe" - this will clear the Windows Store cache and then automatically open the Microsoft Store where there's a different interface than the Xbox(Beta) app which has the ability to redownload
    the game ...

    TL;DR - Microsoft is clearly cornering the market on PC game stores.
  6. XBF Paul M Win User

    Overwatch Legendary edition

    Hiya!

    Paul from the Xbox Forums Team here to assist. Where did you purchase the game, was it on the Microsoft store or at your local game store? Sometimes at local game stores they include a code on the receipt. Please let us know where the game was purchased.

    Happy Gaming!

    Paul Xbox Forums Team!
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