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How to Download Xbox One 4K Games Right Now
If you plan to buy an Xbox One X soon there’s one thing you should do before you get rid of your console: you should download Xbox One 4K games now. This article will show you how to do that.
You need to download Xbox One 4K games now because Microsoft and developers are upgrading the graphics in their games through massive updates. These updates are free for you if you own the game already. Unfortunately, these graphics updates are also huge. Forza Motorsport 7’s Xbox One X update takes up 100GB of space, for example.
Because there are so many developers updating their games, Xbox One X owners can expect a tidal wave of game updates when they connect their new system. At best, these updates can stress your high-speed internet connection for hours. At worst, you could get your new Xbox One X home only to spend days waiting for your 4K games to fully install.
Here’s how to download Xbox One 4K games, like Forza 7.
Read: 8 Best Xbox One X Accessories to Get the Best Experience
If you begin to download Xbox One 4K games now, you can save yourself a lot of time on release night. That way, you’re ready to play your favorite games the moment you finish setting up the new console.
Before you do anything else, make sure that your Xbox One is connected to Xbox Live and has the latest updates. You need the latest version of the console’s software to download Xbox One 4K games without an Xbox One X.
Even if you don’t have broadband internet access at home, don’t tether your smartphone to your Xbox One to download Xbox One 4K games. The downloads will take a very long time and you will deplete your wireless data plan. Take your Xbox One to a friend or family member’s home to attempt this instead.
Turn on your console by pressing the Xbox logo on your controller.
Press the Xbox logo on your controller again to open the Xbox Guide.
Use the left joystick on your controller to select the cog in the top-right corner of the Xbox Guide.
Select Settings from the menu.
Select System from the menu on the left edge of your display. It’s fourth menu item from the top of the list.
Select Back Up & Transfer in the center pane of your screen.
Now, select the checkbox beside Download 4K Game Content.
That’s everything you need to do. From now on, your Xbox One will automatically download 4K updates if the game is in your library. It doesn’t matter if you purchased a digital copy of the game from the Microsoft Store or have the game on a disc. As long as it’s installed, these updates will download.
Microsoft doesn’t allow developers to charge for 4K game updates, so you don’t need to worry about your console billing your credit card for any add-on content or DLC without your permission.
Once your new Xbox One X arrives, you can transfer Xbox One games to it. If you plan to sell your original console to pay for the Xbox One X, use the best Xbox One hard drives to back up your games before you reset it. The Network Transfer option lets anyone with two Xbox consoles move games from console to console too. It’s also available in the Back Up & Transfer area of the Settings app.
Read: How to Add a Hard Drive to Xbox One for More Storage
Better Looking Xbox Games on HDTVs with Super-Sampling | ||||||
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Microsoft continues to emphasize the enhanced visuals that Xbox One X buyers get with a 4K television, but the company has not done a great job of telling people about super-sampling. With super-sampling, you get better looking games without a 4K television. Read: Xbox One S 4K Guide: Features, Problems & Which TVs to Buy Super-sampling improves how the space around in-game characters looks, according to Microsoft. That is, characters look like they’re part of their environment instead of being on top of it. Because super-sampling works with high-definition televisions, there’s no need to spend money on an expensive 4K television when you’re not sure how much 4K gaming you will do on the system. | ||||||
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