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<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-2"><strong>How to check my Xbox 360 downloads?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Before going into solving the issue of Xbox 360 slow download, it’s vital to know whether your downloads are truly sluggish.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Luckily, you can check the Xbox 360 network statistics to see the Internet connection speed for your console.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Follow our instructions:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">On your controller, press the <strong>Guide </strong>button <img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/qPSYDZtJ3TcMv7lfvtA6cVNwOvcJaNU7XkqJ7lmmPaMxKVTd4QniHxd_CGXiGLwy5OOR2rqZ3kVgh0r8jo6sGdoOX1AetnXKhfVg6XhisdNn9EdSYM6DyLAG0t9UGq67mbUsOz5o9mR6XLayymWjxtPrQPqGAsKO_vME4v9KK22IWDiRGIYLiPftSEEC" style="height:20px; width:19px">=&gt;<strong> Settings</strong> =&gt; <strong>System Settings</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-2.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Choose <strong>Network Settings</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-3.jpg" style="display:block; height:360px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Choose the name of your wireless network</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-4.jpg" style="display:block; height:480px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Choose <strong>Network statistics</strong></p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-5.jpg" style="display:block; height:364px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Write down the following details from <strong>Your Network Status</strong>'s results when the network connection test is finished:</p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Download speed</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Upload speed</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Latency</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">As you can see in the picture, the download speed is 0.88 Mbps.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Is it good for online gaming?</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Get the answer in the following part!</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-45"><strong>What is a good download speed for Xbox 360?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">After getting the information about your current Internet connection, compare your speed test results to the following minimum recommendations.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Keep in mind that these are the minimums.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">For the best online experience, the faster your connection, the better your experience will be.</p>

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<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Requirements</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center"><strong>For online gaming</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center"><strong>For online gaming</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center"><strong>For online gaming</strong></td>
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<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Download speed</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center">at least 3 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">at least 1 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">at least 3.5 Mbps</td>
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<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Upload speed</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center">at least 0.5 Mbps</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">no impact</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">no impact</td>
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<td style="text-align:center"><strong>Latency</strong></td>
			<td style="text-align:center">less than 150 ms</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">less than 150 ms</td>
			<td style="text-align:center">less than 150 ms</td>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Back to the download of 0.88 Mbps mentioned above.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Well, unfortunately, it’s too slow for online gaming, SD streaming, and HD streaming.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In this case, you should find ways to speed it up.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">But what makes it run at that snail-paced? </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Read on…</p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-84"><strong>Why is your Xbox 360 download slow?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xbox_360" rel="nofollow">Xbox 360</a> is significantly different and more powerful than its predecessor. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It's a complete media center that lets users play, network, stream, and download all kinds of media, including high-definition movies, music, and game content. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If your Xbox 360 download speeds are very slow, it can ruin your experience for sure. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Before getting a detailed answer to <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-increase-download-speed-542">how to increase download speed</a>, have a look at the reasons for slow download speeds. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The most common ones are </p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">There are issues with your ISP - Internet Service Provider (especially in the US).</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">You’re far away from your router.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Being far away from the router can slow down Internet speed" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-6.jpg" style="display:block; height:422px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Being far away from the router can slow down Internet speed</em></p>

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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The Xbox ethernet controller - a first-generation 360 will have an outdated adapter. Still, newer 360s will have strong wireless N cards.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The local area network still has to be optimized.</p>
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	<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Power lines, neighbors, or your equipment might all be sources of interference</p>
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<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><em>Also read: <strong><a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/why-is-my-download-speed-so-slow-on-steam-663">Why is my download speed so slow on steam</a>?</strong></em></p>

<h2 dir="ltr" style="text-align:center" id="tag-113"><strong>How to speed up Xbox 360 downloads?</strong></h2>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">For these aforementioned reasons, we’ve listed tips for speeding up downloads on Xbox 360. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Let’s check it out!</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-117"><strong>Check for WiFi interference</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Due to their simultaneous broadcast on the same frequency as wireless routers, third-party wireless headsets might cause active interference. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">So, disconnect the power from the wireless headset's base station to see if the problem is being caused by the headset. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Next, recheck your Xbox Live connection.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Your console should now connect to Xbox Live if the wireless headset was the issue. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Continue looking for more wireless interference if this does not fix the connection issue.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Ovens, microwaves, air conditioners, cordless phone systems, baby monitors, other wireless networks, etc are common sources of active interference.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Concrete, glass, gun safes, insulation, mirrors, filing cabinets, tiling, and plaster are some materials that induce passive interference.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">So, avoid these WiFi obstacles as much as you can.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Wall is a kind of WiFi interference" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-7.jpg" style="display:block; height:385px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Wall is a kind of WiFi interference</em></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If you face wifi factors, secure it, transfer it to a separate room or add repeaters if necessary. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If it's physical, get some cable ties and organizers and make sure no cords create loops (causing inductive self-interference).</p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-133"><strong>Use Ethernet connection</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Unless you can solve the problem of WiFi interference, go wired.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">WiFi may be more practical, but your connection will be more reliable and your downloads will move along more quickly with an Ethernet cable.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">When compared to WiFi networks, wired Internet provides substantially more bandwidth. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This is because using an Ethernet cable to connect the devices allows for direct data transfer. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">When a WiFi signal moves from one location to another through the air, some signal loss is to be expected.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">So Ethernet is your best option if you want consistent speed and low latency.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="A wired connection" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-8.jpg" style="display:block; height:426px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>A wired connection</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-145"><strong>Go for a direct-to-modem connection</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To rule out any router difficulties, connect straight to your modem.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">This is a temporary measure designed to assist in identifying the issue's root cause.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Direct modem connections to Xbox Live indicate that your console and modem are operating as intended. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Remember that you might need to adjust a setting on your router in order to connect to Xbox Live using it.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Xbox 360 direct-to-modem connection" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-9.jpg" style="display:block; height:358px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Xbox 360 direct-to-modem connection</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-155"><strong>Change firewall settings</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">The purpose of firewalls built into network hardware is to protect your network by limiting the amount of data passing between your devices and the Internet. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">However, if your firewall blocks essential traffic, you can have connection problems. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">Additionally, some firewall options, like IP flood detection, may interfere with connections.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">To test your connection, disable the firewall as described in your router's manual or on the manufacturer's website. </p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">If it’s successful, you can gradually adjust your settings until you find a setting that will let you connect to Xbox Live while maintaining network security.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="Change your firewall settings" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-10.jpg" style="display:block; height:533px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>Change your firewall settings</em></p>

<h3 dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify" id="tag-166"><strong>Contact your ISPs</strong></h3>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">In case all the above methods don't really work for you, speak to your Internet Service Providers (ISPs) about faster connection speeds.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">It’s because the slow downloads may be on their side.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify">You can also use this method to solve the problem of <a href="https://gospeedcheck.com/article/how-to-increase-firefox-download-speed-660">how to increase Firefox download speed</a>.</p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:justify"><img alt="ISP’s network may cause slow Xbox 360 downloads" src="http://gospeedcheck.com/filemanager/data-images/how-to-speed-up-xbox-360-downloads-11.jpg" style="display:block; height:315px; margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; width:640px"></p>

<p dir="ltr" style="text-align:center"><em>ISP’s network may cause slow Xbox 360 downloads</em></p>
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