And since the company has been investing a lot of efforts to maintain compatibility of games and hardware between consoles, if you’ve been using the original Xbox One or Xbox One X, the move to the Xbox Series X (or Xbox Series S) should be a smooth and straightforward process using the “Backup & transfer” settings. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to transfer your games and settings to migrate from Xbox One to Xbox Series X as quickly as possible.
How to transfer Xbox One games to Xbox Series X using external storage How to transfer Xbox One games to Xbox Series X using network How to transfer Xbox One settings to Xbox Series X
How to transfer Xbox One games to Xbox Series X using external storage
If you have a supported external storage to save your games, it’s recommended to simply connect the drive to the Xbox Series X (or Xbox Series S) to move all your content. However, if you have a lot of games stored in the internal storage of the console, or you want to use a new external hard drive, it’s possible to bulk move the games across devices. To transfer the Xbox One games to an external storage to use on Xbox Series X, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the games will be exported to the external storage, which you can then disconnect and connect into the Xbox Series X console to finish the transfer. Xbox backup & transfer Hard drive transfer Transfer Xbox games to external hard drive
How to transfer Xbox One games to Xbox Series X using network
If you don’t have an external hard drive, it’s also possible to move your games and apps using the network transfer feature. To transfer Xbox One games to Xbox Series X over the network, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the games and apps will transfer over to the Xbox Series X without having to redownload any content from the internet. Xbox backup & transfer Network transfer
How to transfer Xbox One settings to Xbox Series X
If you are planning to upgrade your console to the Xbox Series X (or Series S), you want to go through the transition as quickly as possible without having to go through setup process, and this is when the settings backup option comes in handy. Since both generations use the same operating system, the backup option on Xbox One allows you to move your account and many other settings (such as notifications, power options, sign-in information, and more) to the Xbox Series X. To backup and transfer your Xbox One settings to Xbox Series X, use these steps: If you have multiple storage devices connected to the console, remember to select the drive you want to use under the “Storage device” section. Xbox backup & transfer Back up my settings Back up to device Once you complete the steps, connect the storage to the Xbox Series X before powering it on for the first time, during the initial setup the console will transfer your settings automatically. If you’re planning to get one of the consoles, remember that you’ll need a 4K TV to take advantage of all the benefits of Xbox Series X. Below, you’ll find the links to order the console along with a short list of the best 4K TVs to get the best gaming experience. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
