If you’re like most gamers, you know the feeling of excitement when you see a new game that you just can’t wait to play. But then the download starts, and it’s painfully slow. If your Xbox games are taking forever to download, here are some troubleshooting tips to help speed things up.
Check your internet connection
Whether you’re trying to download new games or updates for existing ones, you need a fast and reliable internet connection. Check your connection speed and make sure it meets the minimum requirements for downloading games on Xbox: 3 Mbps for standard definition (SD) content, or 6 Mbps for high definition (HD) content.
To test your internet connection speed:
1.Open the guide and go to Settings.
2.Select System > Settings.
3.Select Network Settings > Detailed network statistics.
4.Check your “Download” and “Upload” speeds. If either speed is below 3 Mbps, you’ll have trouble downloading games or updates.
If you’re satisfied with your internet connection speed but still can’t download games or updates, try the following solutions:
Check your Xbox Live connection
If your game is taking a long time to download, there might be something wrong with your Xbox Live connection. First, check the Xbox Live Service Status page to see if there are any current service outages. If there are no outages, try the following steps:
-Test your network connection: On your Xbox One console, go to Settings > Network > Test network connection.
-Clear your cache: From the main menu of your Xbox One console, open Settings. Select System > Console info & updates > Reset console. Select Reset and keep my games & apps to reset the console without affecting your saved games and apps. For more information, see How to clear the system cache on an Xbox One console.
-Restart your console: Press the Xbox button to open the guide, then go to System> Restart console.
Check for updates
First, check for updates to see if there’s a problem with the game or Xbox Live.
1. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
2. Select Settings > All settings.
3. Under System, select Updates & downloads > Check for updates > Install now.
If there’s no update available, try the next solution.
Check your hard drive space
One of the primary reasons your game might be downloading slowly is because your console doesn’t have enough storage space for the game. Most Xbox One games are between 20 and 60 GB, with some games, like Red Dead Redemption 2, taking up as much as 100 GB of space.
To check how much storage space you have available on your Xbox One console:
-Press the Xbox button on your controller.
-Select System > Settings.
-Under System, select Storage.
-Here you’ll see how much free space is available on your hard drive.
If you need to free up some space on your Xbox One hard drive, here are a few ways to do it:
-Uninstall any games or apps you’re no longer using.
-Move games and apps to an external hard drive (you’ll need a USB 3.0 hard drive with a capacity of 256 GB or more).
-Delete screenshots, game clips, and other files you don’t need (you can always re-download them later).
Check for system errors
If you’re having trouble downloading games or apps on your Xbox One console, it may be a problem with your connection to Xbox Live. First, check for any system updates that may be available. Open the Guide and go to System > Settings > System > Updates. If an update is available, install it and try again. If that doesn’t solve the problem, it’s probably due to a network issue beyond your control. Check Xbox Live service status for information about any current outages.
How to make games download faster on xbox
If you’re download speeds are consistently slow, the problem may not be with your console or internet connection. Instead, the server you’re trying to connect to may be experiencing high traffic or maintenance. One way to rule out this possibility is to try downloading a different game from the Xbox store. If that game downloads without any issues, it’s likely that the problem lies with the first game you were trying to download.
Try a different console
If your game is still taking forever to download after restarting your console, there may be an issue with your Xbox itself. To rule this out, try downloading the game on a different console. If the game downloads much faster on the other console, then there may be a problem with your Xbox that you’ll need to troubleshoot.
