This hidden Xbox function can save your Christmas

Here you have a function that will serve you as help for your new Xbox games.

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If this Christmas there are Xbox-related gifts under the tree and you already suspect which titles they might be, there’s a little-known feature of Microsoft’s consoles that can save you hours of waiting during the holiday season. Especially useful when free time is plentiful, but long downloads ruin the first contact.

The problem is well-known: getting a new game often involves heavy downloads and mandatory patches, even in physical format. On Christmas Day, that can translate into long waits just when you’re most eager to start playing.

How to use remote download on Xbox Series to save time

The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles have a built-in feature that many overlook. Through the official Xbox app for mobile or tablet, you can initiate the download of any game from the store remotely, directly on your console.

• The process is simple: just log in to the app with your Xbox account, search for the game in the Xbox Store from your mobile device, and tap install on console. The title will start downloading automatically, even if you haven’t purchased it yet.
• This means that, if you know which game you’re going to receive (whether in physical or digital format), you can have it installed and updated in advance. When the time comes to insert the disc or redeem the license, the game will be ready to start instantly.

In addition to Christmas, this feature is also very practical when you buy physical games online and are still waiting for them to arrive home. All the hard work is done beforehand, and you just have to play.

A small hidden feature, but incredibly useful, that shows just how much the Xbox ecosystem is committed to player convenience.