How to Watch Blu-ray and DVD Movies on Xbox Series X
While the main purpose of a game console is always games, you can watch movies on an Xbox Series X or S through a number of different methods. If you download an optional Blu-ray player app, you can use your Xbox Series X to watch DVD and Blu-ray movies on its 4K UHD Blu-ray drive. Here’s how to watch Blu-rays and DVDs on your Xbox Series X:
How to Control the Blu-ray Player App
You probably don’t have a remote for your Xbox Series X, but your Xbox controller can serve the same purpose easily enough. Functions like fast forward, rewind, and pause are all mapped to buttons on the controller, making it easy to skip over parts you don’t want to see or go back to something you missed. Here’s how to control the Blu-Ray Player app on your Xbox Series X console:
Play/Pause: X buttonBack one chapter: Left bumperForward one chapter: Right bumperFast forward: Right triggerRewind: Left triggerAccess on-screen controls: B button
How to Stream Movies on Xbox Series X and S
In addition to physical Blu-ray and DVD discs, the Xbox Series X also allows you to stream movies and TV shows through a variety of different movie streaming services. The Xbox Series S, which can’t play Blu-rays and DVDs due to the lack of a disc drive, can stream using all of the same apps and services as the Xbox Series X. Here’s how to stream movies using your Xbox Series X or S:
How to Purchase or Rent Movies on Xbox Series X or S
In addition to streaming services, you can also purchase and rent movies directly from Microsoft through your Xbox. Here’s how to rent or buy movies on your Xbox Series X or S:
