How to refund a game on Xbox – Refund Policy, Explained

There are countless games to purchase and play on Xbox, both digitally and physically. With so many games, it can be difficult to choose what to play and if a game is worth buying. If you find yourself purchasing a game only to not like it, you may be wondering if you can get a game refund through Xbox.

How to get a game refund on Xbox

Xbox has a return policy that will allow you to get refunds on purchases. This can apply to various content, including games. There are restrictions on what you can refund, so read the refund policy before attempting to refund a game. Title on Xbox Game Pass are not eligible unless you purchase them separately. Here is how to refund games on Xbox.

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• Create a refund request through your Xbox Order History.
• Find the item you want to refund.
• Select Request a Refund.
• Provide an explanation for your refund request.
• Click Next.
• Verify the information is correct and select Submit.

Once you have successfully submitted a refund request, you will need to wait up to 72 hours for the request to be processed. You will receive updates through the email used on your Xbox account. Alternatively, you can check the process through the Refund Status tab.

If the return is accepted, you will receive a refund. There may be a delay once you have been approved, so allow some time once your refund is accepted. If your return is denied, you will likely receive a reason why and will not receive a refund. Keep in mind that once you refund a game, you will no longer have access to it and must purchase it again to play it.

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