This Seeking Tech guide will show you how to find Xbox One titles that are optimized for the Xbox Series consoles. To do so, you need to take the following steps:
1. For the first step, open the Microsoft Store on your console.
2. On the front page, you need to go to Search.
3. From the digital keyboard, input the star symbol and then select the Enter option.
4. In the search results page, press the X button on the controller to open up the Filter/Sort menu.
5. In the Filter tab, select Play With and then Xbox One.
6. From the same tab, select Technical Features and then Optimized for Xbox Series X/S.
7. Afterwards, press the RB button to switch over to the Sort tab.
8. Finally, select Title A – Z.
9. You should now see a list of Xbox One games that are optimized for the newer consoles.
This Seeking Tech will show you how to find Xbox titles that support local multiplayer. You can do so by taking the following steps:
1. Start by opening the Microsoft Store app if you haven’t done so already.
2. Inside the store, select the Search option.
3. Next, you need to input the star symbol and then select Enter on the keyboard.
4. In the search results page, press the X button on the Xbox controller to bring up the Filter/Sort menu.
5. On the Filter tab, select Multiplayer. You can then select Local Multiplayer. If you want to play co-op games locally as well, then you should also select the Local Co-Op option.
6. Afterwards, press the RB button to switch over to the Sort tab.
7. From there, select Title A – Z.
8. You should now see a list of local multiplayer titles that can be played on your Xbox.
This Seeking Tech article will show you several first-party titles that you can download on your Xbox Series console for free. You don’t need to subscribe to Xbox Game Pass in order to play these games.
Crackdown
Crackdown comes from one of the creative minds behind the Grand Theft Auto series. It was the first title from Realtime Worlds, a studio that would go on to develop All Points Bulletin before getting shut down in 2010.
Crackdown is more action oriented when compared to GTA as you can jump and leap great distances. It is also more of an open-ended sandbox since you will be able to take on any objective from the start of the game.
You can also level up by picking up specific orbs from defeated enemies as well as finding orbs that are hidden in the map. Not to mention there is also two-player online co-op to go along with free DLC.
Crackdown was originally released in 2007 with a Metacritic rating of 83. It was made free in 2019 to help create buzz for Crackdown 3.
Crackdown 2
After the success of Crackdown, a few members of the original development team left Realtime Worlds to form Ruffian Games to develop Crackdown 2. The sequel is very similar to the original since it takes place in the same city.
It does differentiate itself by adding infected enemies to go along with the regular humans. The co-op mode has also been expanded to up to four players.
Crackdown 2 was originally released in 2010 with a Metacritic rating of 70. The sequel was criticized for being too similar to the first title while also being less polished.
Like the original, the sequel was made free in 2019 to promote Crackdown 3. You can also download the free DLC packs from the Microsoft Store.
Doritos Crash Course
Doritos Crash Course was the winner of the Unlock Xbox competition that was held all the way back in 2010. This Xbox Live Arcade title was developed by Wanako Games and Behaviour Interactive.
Your objective is to make your way through the obstacle course before time expires. In order to do so, you will need to run, slide and jump your way through traps and obstacles. Fortunately, the controls feel tight and responsive when you run through these courses to beat the time limit.
Doritos Crash Course was released as a free title back in 2010 although it does have a paid DLC pack. It has a respectable Metacritic rating of 74.
Fallout Shelter
Before becoming a first-party branch for Xbox in 2021, Bethesda released Fallout Shelter. It was also co-developed by the aforementioned Behaviour Interactive.
This simulation title lets you build and manage your own Vault. You will also be able to explore the wasteland in addition to protecting your base.
It was originally released as a mobile title before being ported over to the Xbox in 2017. Although it was free from the beginning, Fallout Shelter relies on a lot on microtransactions.
If you are a massive fan of the Fallout franchise, then you may still find some enjoyment from this spin-off release as it provides a different take when compared to the traditional RPG titles.
Fallout Shelter has a Metacritic rating of 71.
Harms Way
Harms Way is the runner up in the Unlock Xbox competition that was held in 2010. This racing title was developed by Bongfish, a studio that would go on to provide support in the development of Microsoft Flight Simulator.
In Harms Way, you can either play as the Driver or Shooter. As the driver, you have to finish the race in first place. As the shooter, your job is to take out any drivers you see with turrets that are littered throughout the map.
While racing can be fun as you will be dodging incoming fire from turrets, the shooter portion can be frustrating since it can be hard to hit a moving target.
Harms Way was released in 2010 as a free-to-play title. It has a Metacritic rating of 65.
Hexic HD
Hexic HD is a simple puzzle title from the creator of Tetris. The Xbox 360 version was developed by Carbonated Games.
The objective of this title is to match tiles of the same color by rotating different clusters. If you managed to match colors, then the tiles will be destroyed, creating a cascading effect that may lead to other tiles matching.
You will be able to pick between the Marathon, Timed and Survival Modes.
This is a very easy title to get lost in, especially if you are into the puzzle genre.
Hexic HD originally came pre-installed with Xbox 360 consoles. You can now download it for free on the Xbox One or Xbox Series console.
The puzzle title has a Metacritic rating of 79.
Phantom Dust
Phantom Dust originally came out in 2005 for the first Xbox. This title got remastered for the Xbox One in 2017 as a completely free release. Although not perfect, the new version does have higher resolution textures in addition to improved online elements.
It was developed by Code Mystics, the same studio that ported GoldenEye to Xbox in 2023.
Phantom Dust is a third person combat title with card deck building elements. Once you get used to the unique features, this title should provide a compelling experience to go along with a rather lengthy campaign. After all, there is a reason it became a cult hit when it was first released back in 2005.
The Xbox One version has a Metacritic rating of 73.
Too Human
Too Human is rather infamous for being a troubled project. This action RPG was developed by Silicon Knights, the studio best known for Eternal Darkness. Too Human took around a decade to complete and was initially expected to be a trilogy.
However, Silicon Knights lost a lawsuit, which forced them to file for bankruptcy and stop this title from being sold. Fortunately, it became a free-to-play release.
Despite being a little bit on the shorter side with an abrupt ending, this RPG can be fun if you are a fan of this genre. Not to mention that it has a unique setting.
Too Human has a Metacritic rating of 65.
Call of Duty Warzone
If you are into multiplayer, then Call of Duty Warzone can also be played for free on the Xbox One or Xbox Series console. This battle royale title originally came out in 2010.
Halo Infinite
The multiplayer portion of Halo Infinite is also free as well. The latest Halo title first came out in 2011.
An Xbox Game Pass subscription is not needed in order to play either Call of Duty Warzone or Halo Infinite online.
You are now able to use the PayPal Pay Later payment option when purchasing games for your Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One X, Xbox One S or Xbox One. To find out how you can do so, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.
Before we begin, it is important to note that you can’t currently use PayPal Pay Later if you are buying through the Shop App directly on your Xbox console. Instead, you need to use the web browser version of the same digital store.
2. Next, make sure you are signed into the same Microsoft account that is linked to your Xbox Live account.
3. You can then start adding any games, downloadable content and other digital products for your Xbox console.
Keep in mind that the minimum order for PayPal Pay Later is $30 for bi-weekly payments or $199.99 for monthly payments.
The bi-weekly payments are interest-free. You will need to pay for 25% of the total order immediately and then the other three 25% payments two weeks at a time. This type of payment will work with orders of up to $1,500.
If you decide to go with a monthly payment method, then you will be charged interest. The fixed APR can be anywhere between 9.99% to 35.99% depending on your credit score. During special promotional periods, the rates can be dropped as low as 4.99%. For the monthly payment method, the maximum order limit is $10,000.
Since you are buying games and/or DLC for your Xbox, you will most likely use the bi-weekly payments feature for PayPal Pay Later.
4. Once you are done adding items into the cart, select the shopping cart icon.
5. In the cart, make sure you meet the minimum requirement for PayPal Pay Later, which is $30, for the total amount of the order. You should then select the Checkout option.
6. In the Step 1: Payment section, make sure that the Payment Method is set to PayPal Pay Later or Pay Now.
If it isn’t, select the Change link and then the “Select a different way to pay” link. Afterwards, make sure that the PayPal Pay Later or Pay Now is selected.
7. Go through the rest of the checkout process to purchase the items in the cart and then select the Pay Later option.
8. You can then choose to either Pay in 4 for biweekly payments or Pay Monthly. If you select pay Monthly, then you will be able to pick between a 6-month, 12-month or 24-month payment plan.
The Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X can play thousands of digital games. To see how you can see the entire catalog of these titles, you can take a look at this guide from Seeking Tech.
Can you view all games on the Microsoft Store App of your Xbox?
Unfortunately, there is currently no way of viewing all the games available on the Microsoft Store App from your Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X console. Instead, you will need to visit the store from a web browser in order to do so.
How to see all games from the Xbox Store website
To find all the digital games that are currently available on the Xbox Store, you need to visit the official website from a web browser. If you are in the U.S. region, for example, then you will be able to find the full list of digital releases with this link.
How to sort the full catalog of games on the Xbox Store
From the Browse All Games page of the Xbox Store, you are able to sort the listing from the Sort By drop-down menu located on the left side if you are viewing the desktop version.
In the mobile version, you need to tap Refine Game Results before you can find the Sort By drop-down menu.
You can then sort the listing based on Relevance, Title A – Z or Title Z – A.
For the desktop version, any changes you made to the sorting order will be applied instantly. For the mobile version, the sorting changes will only be applied after tapping the See Results option located at the bottom.
Sort and filter menu from the Browse All Games webpage of the Xbox Store.
How to filter the complete list of Xbox games from the store
You can also filter the listing in the Filters section on the left side if you are viewing the desktop version of the Browse All Games page.
In the mobile version, you need tap Refine Game Result first to find the filters in the Refined Game Results section.
You will be able to filter the full games list based on the following categories:
Play With (aka the platforms you can use to play these digital games)
Accessibility
Prices
Genre
Age Rating
Multiplayer
Technical Features
Supported Language
For the desktop version of Browse All Games page, any filters you add will be instantly applied to the listing. For the mobile version, you need to tap the See Results options to apply to filters.
One of the perks of being a member of Xbox Game Pass is that you can get special discounts. To see how you can find deals that are exclusive to subscribers of this service, you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.
1. For the first step, make sure you turn on your Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X console if you haven’t done so already.
2. You should also make sure that you are signed into the Xbox Live account that is currently subscribed to Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
3. Next, you need to open the Store App on your console.
You can do so by selecting Store from the home screen on the dashboard. Alternatively, you can press the Xbox logo button on the controller and then select the shopping bag icon to open the shopping application.
4. Inside of the Store App, move the cursor to the left until you see the left column menu.
5. From there, move the cursor to the Home option and then select the Deals option.
6. Once you get to the Deals section, scroll down until you get to the Xbox Games Specials row.
7. In the aforementioned row, scroll all the way to the right and then select the Xbox Games Special – Show All option.
8. You should now see a full list of games and downloadable content that are currently discounted for Xbox Game Pass subscribers.
9. If you want to filter this list, then you need to press the X button.
10. On the Filter tab, you will be able to filter the sale list based on the following categories:
Accessibility
Genre
Age Rating
Multiplayer
Play with
Prices
Supported Language
Technical Features
10. If you want to sort the list, then you need to switch over to the Sort tab in the aforementioned Filter menu. Afterwards, you can sort the Xbox Game Pass deals list based on the following order:
Games with Gold is a feature of Xbox Live Gold where you get to claim 2 to 4 titles on a monthly basis. If you previously redeemed these games on your Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X console but don’t know where to find them, then you can take a look at this tutorial from Seeking Tech.
1. Before we begin, it should be noted that you need to previously claim the games when they were made available in Games with Gold. If you didn’t redeem in time, then you won’t be able to find these titles on your Xbox account.
It should also be noted that any Xbox 360 games you claimed previously will be listed separately from the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S GwG catalog.
2. To start off, turn on your Xbox console and then sign into the Xbox Live account that you used to previously redeem the Games with Gold titles.
3. Next, you need to head over to the home menu on the dashboard if you aren’t there already.
In order to do so, press the Xbox logo button on the controller and then select the house icon at the bottom of the Guide menu.
4. From the home menu, find and select My Games & Apps.
5. On the left side of the new screen, you need to select Full Library.
6. On the right side of the same screen, press the RB button on the controller once to switch over to the Owned Games tab.
7. The Owned Games tab shows a list of games you previously purchased. This listing should include the Xbox 360 games that were claimed through Games with Gold.
To filter this listing to only show Xbox and Xbox 360 games, select the Filter option in the Owned Games tab. Afterwards, you need to select Console Types and then Xbox 360 & Original Xbox.
For any Xbox 360 game you claimed with Xbox Live Gold, you are able to play them with or without being an active Xbox Live Gold subscriber.
8. To view Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S titles that you previously claimed via Games with Gold, return to the Full Library section in the My Games & Apps menu.
9. Afterwards, press the RB button several times until you get to the Games with Gold tab.
You should be able to view the full list of titles Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S titles that you redeemed.
If you are still an active member of Xbox Live Gold, then you are able to download and play them.
When trying to link your Ubisoft+ account to your Xbox Live account, you can end up seeing the following error message:
“There was an error getting account details. Try again later.”
To see how you can fix this account linking issue, you can take a look at this troubleshooting article from Seeking Tech.
This problem is mostly related to the Ubisoft server. For the uninformed, the company recently launched Ubisoft+ Multi Access, a subscription service that grants you full access to Ubisoft titles on the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X.
As a result of the launch, the servers are getting overloaded. Therefore, you may end up seeing the “there was an error getting account details” error notification when you are trying to link the Ubisoft+ account to your Xbox Live account.
In our case, we are able to get the account link to go through on a second try a few minutes after our first failed attempt.
If you can’t get the accounts to link after trying over and over again, then you can try linking at a less busy period in the day.
If you are in the North American region, for instance, then you can try to go through the process when most everyone else is sleeping on a weekday, such as very late at night or early during the day. With less server load, you should be able to go through with the account linkage.
Of course, you can also wait until Ubisoft announces that the servers are fixed. You can check out the official social media channels such as the official Ubisoft Support Twitter page for any updates.
If you still can’t get the Ubisoft+ account to link up with your Xbox Live account, then we recommend contacting a Ubisoft support agent to see if they are able to manually connect the two accounts on their end.You can open a chat request from this page on the official Ubisoft website.
Ubisoft+ has launched on the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X. This subscription will allow you to play over 100 Ubisoft games, including day one releases, on your console for a monthly fee.
If you are already a member of this service, then you can check out this guide to see how you can link your Ubisoft+ and Xbox Live accounts.
1. Before we begin, it is important to note that you need to be subscribed to Ubisoft+ Multi Access in order to gain access to the Ubisoft Xbox games. The regular Ubisoft+ is only for PC games.
If you need to upgrade, then you need to head over to the My Account Page on the Ubisoft Store. From there, select Change Plan and then select Ubisoft+ Multi Access. Go through the checkout process to complete the upgrade.
2. Once you become an active member of Ubisoft+ Multi Access, turn on your Xbox console and then head over to the Store App.
3. In the Store App, move to the left side until the left edge menu appears.
4. From there, move the cursor to either Home or Games. Afterwards, you need to move right and then select Subscriptions.
5. From the Subscription section, scroll all the way down to the Gaming Subscriptions row and then select Ubisoft+.
6. In the product page of Ubisoft+, select the Join option.
7. You should get a screen saying that you need to log in or create an Ubisoft account.
Here, you can either use your phone to scan the QR code or manually input the URL shown on screen to a web browser on another device.
You can also use the built-in Microst Edge browser on your Xbox.
8. The aforementioned URL should bring you to the Link Your Accounts page. From there, you need to select Link Accounts.
9. If you haven’t done so already, you will need to log into your Ubisoft+ account.
10. After logging into the Ubisoft account, you will be asked to confirm the account link. Select the Complete Link option and you should see the following message:
“Success! Your accounts are now linked.”
Once you linked your Ubisoft account with your Xbox account, you should now have full access to the Ubisoft+ games on the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X.
To see how you can find the full list of these titles on the subscription service from your console, you can take a look at this walkthrough.
