Add DLC to Xbox 360

Additional content provided via Xbox Live after the game's release is becoming popular as an industry trend. The ability to purchase this extra downloadable content, known as DLC, extends the life of the games purchased and helps keep gamers occupied in between major releases. Here's how to add DLC to an Xbox 360 so you can enjoy each game purchase to the fullest.

Steps

  1. Turn on your television and the Xbox 360 console.
  2. Ensure that your Xbox console is connected to the Internet via Ethernet cable or a wireless adapter.
  3. Sign in to the gamer profile that will be accessing the downloadable content.
    • Press the Xbox "Guide" button, which is the center silver button on your controller, if you need to switch profiles.
    • The blue "X" button allows you to sign out of the current profile and back in as the correct profile.
  4. Browse to the Game Marketplace screen by pressing up on the left joystick until the correct screen scrolls into place.
  5. Hit the green "A" button to enter the Game Marketplace.
  6. Choose the "Add-Ons and Extras" menu by scrolling up with the left joystick.
  7. Search for the game you want the Xbox to obtain DLC for by choosing the "Titles A-Z" menu and pressing the green "A" button.
    • Choose the first letter of the game in question and then scroll through the list of games.
    • Once you see the game, press the "A" button to select it and review the DLC available.
    • Press the "A" button for the DLC you want to add.
  8. Confirm your download by choosing this option and pressing the "A" button.
    • You can choose the "Add Points​" option to purchase more points if you do not have enough Microsoft Points on your account.
  9. Wait for the content to download to your Xbox 360 console's hard drive. It will be available when you load the related game.

Tips

  • Parents who are purchasing Xbox DLC for their children can elect to add a certain number of Earn Microsoft Points to the account and then allow the child to decide how and when to spend them on DLC. This gives parents some control over their children's spending habits and helps teach them about budgeting for the most desired DLC.

Warnings

  • Xbox DLC is typically nonrefundable, so be careful when spending your Microsoft Points. If your download becomes corrupted and will not run, you can delete it from the hard drive and download it again without making an additional purchase. Your Xbox 360 console will remember your purchases for you.

Things You'll Need

  • Television
  • Xbox 360 console
  • Internet access

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