Xbox: Information about the save, load, and delete options in Xbox games (909939)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Xbox Video Game System

SUMMARY

This article contains information about the save, load, and delete options that are available in Xbox games.

MORE INFORMATION

Depending on the game, there are different options that you can use to save, load, or delete game information.

Save a game

There are different types of save game features that are available for Xbox games. Typically, you can select from the following types of save game features:
  • Auto Save
    The game automatically saves your progress after you reach a particular point in the game.
  • Character Save
    You can save attributes of your character at any point in the game. However, when you save character attributes, you may or may not also save your game progress.
  • Quest, Mission, or Campaign Save
    You can save your complete game progress and character attributes at any point in the game.

Load a saved game

To load a game, select the file that you want to use on the Load Game menu option.

Delete a saved game

Typically, you can delete a saved game in the following two ways:
  • Inside the game
  • Outside the game
To delete a saved game, select the file that you want to delete on the Load menu option, and then select the appropriate action to delete the saved game.

Note Sometimes you cannot delete a saved game from the game itself. To delete a saved game, you must remove the saved game file in the Xbox Dashboard.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/26/2005
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