Winter is coming. And no, not in a Game of Thrones way. With Christmas approaching soon, there is no better time to show someone just how much you care about them. Although it must get hard to decide what gifts to get someone, the answer for gamers is simple. Video games! And for anyone looking to gift an Xbox owner some games, Microsoft has made it very easy to do so.

At first, physical copies was the way to go. Now, with everything going digital, turns out you can gift digital copies of games too. To make sure that your gift reaches your loved ones on time, there is a very simple guide for how to send Xbox games to friends and family digitally.

Gifting Through the Xbox

The holiday season is upon us, and for players seeking the perfect gift for their gamer friends or family members, gifting a digital game is a seamless and thoughtful option. You can gift almost any game possible from the Microsoft Store to a friend. To do this on an Xbox console, you must follow these steps:

1. Head to the Microsoft Store to begin the gifting process.
2. Locate the game you want to gift and keep an eye out for the gift wrap icon.
3. Click on the charming gift wrap icon to reveal the “Buy as gift” options.
4. Select a recipient from your friends list or type in their email. Ensure they are in the same country.
5. Add a personal touch by crafting a short message. Remember, characters are limited, so get creative.
6. Choose your preferred payment option to complete the purchase.
7. The recipient will receive a message on their Xbox console and associated email. They can then click on “Redeem code” to start playing their new game.

Along with gifting games, it is also possible to gift the Xbox Game Pass, which will include a long list of amazing titles. Now, instead of going to the Xbox store through your console, you can use a regular browser as well.

Gifting Through Web Browser

It is possible to gift Xbox games using any internet browser too. To send a game over as a gift using the web browser, you must follow these steps:

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1. Visit Microsoft Store Online
2. Select the Game or Add-On
3. Right below the buy button, click on “Buy as a Gift.”
4. Log In and Choose Payment Method

So here is how to gift someone an Xbox game digitally on Christmas. Now that you know all the steps, place your order, and let us know which game you are gifting in the comments section below.

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