How can I play the content from another account on my new Xbox 360 console? [duplicate]

My brother bought a lot of games and game expansions a while ago on our XBOX 360, and I could play those as well. Now we have a new 360 and I can't play them on my account any more, while he can. Is there a way to re-install them without having to purchase them again?

Also: When I launched Skyrim once on his account and then switched back to mine, I could play the expansions, but when I came back to play the next day I couldn't, and logging in on his account no longer worked.

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Best Answer

You were able to play his content previously because the Xbox 360 uses a license system that is bound to the console.

Your brother will need to do a license transfer to the new console:

Sign into the new Xbox with your brother's account
Go to settings, and then select Account
Go to Your Billing Options and select Licence Transfer

You will need to redownload the games again in some cases (this will download the new license details per game).

If your brother still uses the old console he won't see any difference as long as he plays his games whilst connected to Xbox Live. If he disconnects he will not be able to use some of the content (if he is mid-game, he will get a 10 minute countdown before the game automatically closes). Note that this refers to download content such as DLC and games on demand titles. Playing from disk is fine.

There is a cool-down period for license transfering. Currently, you need to wait 4 months between each transfer.

You can find more information from Xbox's official site:

Xbox 360 DRM Details

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Can two accounts play on the same Xbox?

Certain games will allow only one player, while other games will allow multiple profiles to play. If you have more than one profile saved to your Xbox One console, you can switch between profiles from the Home screen too. I hope this information helps. Was this reply helpful?

How do I transfer game data from one Xbox 360 profile to another?

From Xbox Home, go to Settings, and then select System.

Select Storage.

Highlight the storage device that contains the content you want to transfer, and then press Y \ue3cc for Device Options.

Select Transfer Content.

Select the destination storage device.

How do I share games between Xbox accounts on the same console?

How to Gameshare on Xbox One

Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.

Scroll left to the 'Sign In' tab.

Select the 'Add new' option.

Either get your friend's Microsoft account email address or phone number plus password they use to sign in, or let them sign in on your Xbox One.

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