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Xbox One · Error code

87E00008

A game failed to start on Xbox One — commonly a temporary services issue or corrupted local game data.

Multiple causes Last reviewed June 13, 2026

Explanation

What this error means

Error 87E00008 occurs when starting a game on Xbox One. The launch failed, usually because the console couldn’t complete a quick services check or because the local game data is corrupted. It’s typically resolved by refreshing the connection and, if needed, reinstalling the affected title.

Official reference: Microsoft support page for 87E00008

Diagnosis

Most likely causes

Cause How likely Fixable at home?
Temporary Xbox services problem Likely No — wait and retry
Corrupted or partial game install Likely Yes — reinstall
Stale sign-in/licence state Possible Yes — re-sign-in
Pending game update not applied Possible Yes — update the game

Repair

How to fix it

Ordered easiest-first. Try the next step only if the error comes back.

  1. Restart the console

    Profile & system > Restart console. A clean restart clears most one-off launch failures.

  2. Check for a game update

    Highlight the game > Menu > Manage game & add-ons > Updates, and install anything pending before relaunching.

  3. Sign out and back in

    Refresh your profile’s sign-in and licence state, then try the game again.

  4. Check Xbox status

    If core services show problems on the status page, wait for recovery rather than troubleshooting locally.

  5. Reinstall the game

    If only one title fails, uninstall and reinstall it. Cloud saves mean your progress is preserved.

Escalation

When it's not your fault

Signs the problem is on Microsoft's side — or in the hardware — rather than anything you can change:

  • The Xbox status page shows a services issue at the time.
  • Other players report the same title failing to start.
  • It launches fine once services recover.
When to contact Microsoft: If a reinstall and re-sign-in don’t help while services are healthy, contact Xbox Support to look at your account. Check the official Xbox One server status page first, then reach Microsoft support if the error persists.

Questions

FAQ

Is my game corrupted?

Maybe, if only that title fails. A reinstall rules it in or out, and cloud saves keep your progress safe.

Why does a restart fix it?

A restart clears stale session and licence state and lets a quick services check complete cleanly — enough to get most launches working again.

Could it be an outage?

Yes. Launch checks touch Xbox services, so an outage can block startup. The status page tells you in seconds.

E100 A startup/update error on Xbox One — the system update failed and the console can’t finish booting normally. E101 An Xbox One startup error after a failed system update — usually fixed with an offline update from USB. E102 Xbox One won’t start or update because a system update failed — the offline update usually repairs it. E105 Xbox One fails to start with error E105 — a corrupted system update that typically needs an offline update or reset.