How to set up an Xbox One, One S and One X

Our Xbox One setup guide is here to assist you get gaming as quickly as possible. Here’s how to set up an Xbox One S or One X.


Hurrah! You deliver an Xbox One, Xbox One S or 4K-enabled Xbox One X. You deliver a great game console and entertainment center, and you are about to go into a universe of outstanding digital entertainment.

Nowadays you require to fix up your Xbox One. It is a pretty simple procedure, but our Xbox One setup guide is here to fix it even more wide-eyed.

If you're fresh to the world of Xbox, be sure to get a look at our Xbox One S vs Xbox One X comparison, and our recommendations for the best Xbox One games.

Set up and plug in

Make certain you have access to and the details of a Wi-Fi network, a TV and the space for your Xbox.

Get everything out of the Xbox One box and position the console on a flat surface near the TV you are blending to apply. Make certain nothing is stopping the releases of the Xbox, and that you are in reach of plug sockets.

Now get your HDMI cable. Plug one end into the HDMI socket in the backrest of the Xbox One, and then the other into the backrest of the TV. Also, get the Xbox Controller and put the batteries in the rear. If batteries aren't your thing, you can also pick up a rechargeable battery pack for the accountant.

If you own an original Xbox One, plug the power line into the power socket at the rear of the console, and then stop up the secondary cable into the power source (the big black cube). The other end will become into the fire hydrant in the rampart.

If you've got, the more recent Xbox One S or One X, the power source is built in so you can plug your console like a shot into the wall socket using the supplied cable.

Your Xbox is directly set up and good to go, then we will focus on the digital set up.

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Step-by-Step Xbox One Setup Guide

Once everything is in place, power up the console by putting your finger over the Xbox One logo, press the Xbox One logo on the One S or One X, or push and support the Xbox One logo on the accountant.

If you powered on the Xbox from the button on the forepart of the console, you will be reminded to turn on the controller. To make out this, merely press the Xbox button in the center of the restrainer.

You will experience a close up image of the right hand side of the controller, and be inspired to hit the A button. Do so.


Now you will be prompted to select your language. Do that and the next stair is to link up to the net. When prompted, select ‘Add wireless network’, and the Xbox will scan for local nets. When it finds yours, take it and put in the word.


Or else you can join a network transmission line to the backrest of the Xbox One and to your router, and select ‘Use wired connection’. Or manually add a wireless network. This requires you to enter the SSID (network name), security type, and parole. And if you don’t know what this implies, don’t answer it.

In one case you are online you will be required to choose your location. Assuming you know what state you are in, this step should be uncomplicated.

Following the Xbox One will prompt you to download and install the latest system update. You need to do this to secure that your Xbox has the latest, most secure software. Click Start update and the Xbox will do the rest.

The download may take a while, and the system will ask to restart so now is a good time to get a cup of tea.


At this point the Xbox will request that you take a time zone. Why it can’t do so based on your localization is one of life’s big secrets. Here in the UK by default it will automatically synchronize with local time. So just let it!

Next, you choose whether to expire to the Instant-On option, or select Save Energy. We’d got for Instant-On as it prevents your Xbox One ever beating down and means you can go straight in and play after two seconds. Merely as the name suggests Save Energy will, well, save energy!

In the end, it’s time to sign in with your Microsoft account. If you already hold an Xbox this will be elementary. If you don’t, but have an Outlook or other Microsoft account, just use those details. Or set up a new one.

Your Xbox One is now set up and ready to go!


How to set up an Xbox One, One S and One X How to set up an Xbox One, One S and One X Reviewed by Unknown on December 18, 2017 Rating: 5

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