A Quick Guide to Watch Prime Video on Xbox

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January 21, 2025

Game consoles have transformed into versatile entertainment centers, providing not just gaming but also music and video streaming. This eliminates the hassle of switching between devices, allowing you to enjoy your favorite music, shows, and movies directly on the big screen.

One such popular streaming service is Amazon Prime Video, offering compatibility with a wide range of devices, including gaming consoles such as Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and the Xbox family. This guide will specifically focus on how to watch Prime Video on various Xbox models: Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One X/S, and Xbox Series X/S.

Contents

• What Do I Need to Watch Prime Video on Xbox?
• Get Prime Video on Xbox One & Series X/S
• How to Watch Prime Video on Xbox 360

What Do I Need to Watch Prime Video on Xbox?

Here’s what you’ll need to watch your favorite Prime Video movies and shows on your Xbox.

1. A compatible Xbox model: The Prime Video app is currently available on Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X/S, and Xbox One. Unfortunately, as of November 1st, 2021, Amazon no longer officially supports the Xbox 360 app. If you have an Xbox 360, you’ll need an alternative method to watch Prime Video.
2. A Prime Video subscription: Prime Video comes with an Amazon Prime membership, which offers a variety of benefits beyond streaming, including Amazon Music Prime, free shipping, and access to exclusive deals. Subscriptions cost $14.99 per month or $139.00 annually. New users can enjoy a free 30-day trial to test out Prime Video before committing. While there’s some free content on Prime Video, a Prime membership unlocks the full library.

Get Prime Video on Xbox One & Series X/S

Ready to binge-watch Prime Video on your Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One X/S, or Xbox One? Here’s how to quickly download the app and sign in to your account.

Install Prime Video on Xbox

1. Go to the Xbox 360 home screen and select the Store.
2. Search for “Prime Video” and select it in the results.
3. Select “INSTALL” and wait for the app to be installed on your Xbox.
4. After the installation is complete, launch the application.

Activate Prime Video on Xbox

1. Launch the Prime Video app on your Xbox and select “Sign in.“
2. Prime Video offers two ways to sign into your account.
   • On the web: Visit amazon.com/mytv, log in to your account, and input the code shown on your TV screen.
   • Scan the QR code: Use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code on your TV screen, and choose “Allow” on your phone.
3. After you’ve signed into Prime Video on Xbox, choose a profile to start streaming.

How to Watch Prime Video on Xbox 360

While the official app is no longer available, you can still enjoy Prime Video movies and shows on your Xbox 360. The Xbox 360 allows you to play compatible video files stored on a USB flash drive. If you can convert Prime Video titles to MP4 or MKV format, which are fully supported by Xbox devices, you can simply transfer them to a USB drive and enjoy them on your Xbox 360.

Pazu Amazon Prime Video Downloader allows you to download Prime Video movies and TV shows, including free titles (Freevee content), in MP4 or MKV format at Full HD 1080p. It is compatible with both Mac and Windows platforms. Once downloaded, you can easily transfer the files to any compatible device for offline viewing.

With this smart downloader, you won’t face any download restrictions or expiration dates of Prime Video. It offers the ultimate entertainment experience in offline mode, ensuring you can securely preserve your favorite content forever, even if it leaves Prime Video someday.

Features:

• Download Amazon Prime Video to MP4/MKV
• Download movies and TV shows in up to 1080p.
• Built-in Prime Video web player. No Prime Video app is required.
• Multiple downloads at a time.
• Keep any or all audio and subtitles.
• Save subtitles as Soft subtitles, External subtitles, or Hard subtitles.
• Keep Audio Description and Audio surround sound.
• Multilingual interface: English, Deutsch, Español, Français, 日本語, 简体中文,Čeština, Dansk.

Step 1. Run Pazu Amazon Prime Video Downloader

To get started, download, install, and run the Pazu Amazon Video Downloader app on your Mac/Windows and sign in with your Amazon account.

Click the key icon and enter your registration code to unlock the full version if you have purchased a registration. If you haven’t, go ahead with the free trial version.

Step 2. Choose video format/quality

Click the “Settings” icon (gear icon) to access options like video quality, format (MP4/MKV), audio language, and subtitles. Customize these settings to your preference.

Step 3. Download Prime Video movies/shows 

Once you’re ready, search for the movie or show you want to download by either typing the title or pasting the video link directly into the app. Click the Search icon to find the title you’re looking for.

Click the “Download” icon next to the movie or show you want to download.

For movies, click the Download icon to begin the process.

For shows, click the Download icon to select the specific episodes you want to download. You can also use the Settings icon to choose subtitles and audio tracks for each episode. Click the “Download” button after you’ve done with the Settings.

4. Transfer downloaded Prime Video to a USB drive and play on Xbox

Once the download is complete, access your downloaded content by clicking the “History” icon on the top right.

Now you have located the downloaded Prime Video titles, you can transfer them to a USB flash drive. Connect the USB drive to your Xbox and play the downloaded content using the Media Player app.