10 HUGE Tips To Get The Most Out Of Your Xbox Series X|S In 2021

In this video, we give you 10 amazing tips to get the most out of your Xbox Series X, Series S and Xbox One. From next gen capability filtering through to getting the best display options for 120fps gameplay, this video has everything you need for 2021.
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[@FastLaneGaming809]

*Step 1: Find an available stock*

[@xSTiCKFiGAx]

Got mine months ago

[@luisjusto4193]

Step 2: buy a 8k hdmi cable on Amazon

[@K_ingh16]

@@luisjusto4193 you mean HDMI 2.2

[@luisjusto4193]

@@K_ingh16 yes

[@Jrobb1999]

Picked up a series s in November from AntOnline, then sold it and got my series x directly from Microsoft in January. Was one of the easiest purchases. Much easier than trying to get the PS5, which I finally did last week.

[@xSTiCKFiGAx]

Quick resume is the best feature

[@orpon0098]

Chudina

[@R.B.90]

Yes but it doesn't work for every game. I recently played through watchdogs 2 after it got that fps boost and every time I go back to the dashboard it starts the game over. I didn't mind, it's an older game. Im just making the point its not perfect.

[@RayRayZ28]

It is good, but not the best feature.

[@denu1879]

Quick resume is definitely under-rated! What's better then loading quickly? Not having to load at all! 😁

[@dovahkiin8559]

Fps boost

[@bosmansam485]

We NEED more dynamic wallpapers!

[@thejakester6458]

They should introduce community-made dynamic wallpapers, as well as let you import your own dynamic wallpaper

[@Brmeel]

@@thejakester6458 I don’t think they will let people make their own because people can make NSFW dynamic wallpaper which we don’t want

[@Broski1198]

Is it like a detail where you use your own screenshots from gaming and use then for wallpapers?

[@TheseEyesSeeDarknessClearly7]

@@Brmeel I think that's exactly what we want (:

[@ddcheckchaser2014]

Facts the green Waves one is the only one bareable.

[@Exonneth]

Just got myself a series S yesterday. loving my Xbox so far. Video is helpful 👍

[@madds1973]

Loving my Series S, very underrated imo, a good stopgap before getting a Series X eventually.

[@captaindestruction9332]

I honestly think its the better option of the two. Its cheaper, plays the same games at a lower resolution and FPS etc. currently those are the big differences. Imo not enough there to justify an extra $200 and hunting down a series X.

[@Adrianrafael04]

stick with it. Playing on 4k isn't worth so much money

[@healsnkills614]

I'm LOVING mine so far. More budget friendly for those who are unsure if they need all the bells and whistles

[@psychominded3243]

Hey Andy, can the controller be soley powered by the type c port or do I need batteries? I can't find an answer to this anywhere.

[@madds1973]

@@psychominded3243 yes you can, I removed my battery and plugged into Series S via USB C cable and works fine as a wired controller.

[@halo3gamefuel]

Got my Series S yesterday! Love it so much!!

[@XsweetstarliteX]

bought an xbox series s today, so excited to set it all up! turning off my phone for the weekend

[@axelbernal3090]

it would help a lot if y’all made more than 12 consoles

[@xSTiCKFiGAx]

Didn’t pre order hey?

[@Undertakerfan700]

I have one of the 12

[@johnmillay6790]

@@Undertakerfan700 same. Paid 380 for my s which sucks but oh well its awesome

[@thejakester6458]

@@Undertakerfan700 same, I was lucky to snag an Xbox series x all access from Best Buy

[@tajvanrijnsbergen4714]

@@Undertakerfan700 Then we have 2 of the 12 here

[@adityamisra7702]

I will maximize my gaming experience, *once* *I* *get* *one*

[@PierreTheCore55]

I got my Series X May 22nd in the morning ( i didn't bought it from a malicious scalper ) .... I'm very happy now 😎

[@Phantom12227]

1:38 yes I have a very humble tv at 50fps and 1080p…

[@buschg7106]

Series S is sneaky powerful and aesthetically beautiful. I've got X and S... still won't sell my s lol

[@lamboking8able]

my cousin bought one didn't think it was worth it so he sold it and went back to his one s. and immediately bought the new series x again. idk how he keep getting these things.

[@ItzTweaker]

I can’t help but think Narcoleptic Nugget with this lmao

[@slashnburn9234]

I finally managed to order my Series X this week, purely by chance. I just checked the stockist’s site at work whilst waiting for a bit of code to run & managed to get one; messaged a colleague who went on literally 30 seconds later and they’d sold out again. Surely there’s a better way for the retailers to restrict them to one console per person/address or something? Anyway, mine is on its way, and my 13 year old Xbox 360 (yep, 360!) can finally be retired.

[@zakkmarks6040]

My last console was the 360 too, except it stopped working back when I was 13 😂 Now I’m 21 buying my own console for the first time and boy does this feel like a different world. The boot and load times don’t feel real.

[@slashnburn9234]

@@zakkmarks6040 my 360 had died twice, but thanks to my techie experience I was able to resuscitate it. These days it still works although it’s missing it’s front plate and the disk drive only opens if it’s in the horizontal position but it’s not been booted up since I got the Series X. I know what you mean about load times though, the days of being able to go and make a drink whilst GTA V loaded are gone, and I don’t get chance to read the load screens on Skyrim either!

[@izginzs]

this video was needed. thanks!

[@Silversaiyan500]

I'm so happy I got my xbox series x 2 weeks after launch from the Microsoft store. I dont gotta worry about hunting for 1 and the new console itself just easily makes gaming easier and look better

[@mash2481]

Congrats!! I sucked it up and bought from a scalper on eBay. Kinda got a deal at $800. Lol! Love the console, though.

[@Silversaiyan500]

@@mash2481 since I paid from the Microsoft store I paid a 30 dollar tax and it said it was coming December 23rd, but as soon as it hit the ups it said November 30th and actually came November 30th

[@jordanx4797]

Need more background themes

[@donwoods5188]

Definitely want more dynamic

[@HAHAHA-oo5co]

Download tmx there’s tons of themes and backgrounds

[@zombeat7376]

Switch between Scottish and an English person talking. Worked out quite well. :) Thanks for the info. Just got my xbox s yesterday. Need to try this sending games to device. Does your xbox need to be switched on for this to work? Or does it just link through your account and give access to the games on the cloud?

[@josea.martinez2234]

After all this time o finally got a series X on Sunday. And I love it.

[@blackend4385]

When can we get more dynamic backgrounds

[@DOOM41]

😔

[@waynusmaximus4234]

Tip Number 1 should be don't unplug your xbox series x for a long time 'a day' or you will find it resets itself, 15 minutes are ok for swapping rooms etc... If longer than that be careful as I had to do a hard reset to get working properly again... bless the cloud saves to...

[@JorgeNotReal]

If anyone on series x is having troubles getting on to Cold War, like crashing when checking files on when opening the game. Start the game on a second account and switch to your main on the main menu

[@dababybababy8004]

Thanks bro tomorrow imma hop on and play UFC 3

[@dosjaimitoss]

Can you guys please update the Xbox Series S/X software to allow us to play 1440p at 120hz with our 1440p monitors that actually support +120hz? Thanks

[@Mrtnz17]

I know right I got a Samsung (144hz , 1440p ) monitor but I can’t play 1440p I’m still on 1080

[@ttgNiqqa]

Need that 4K boi

[@dosjaimitoss]

@@ttgNiqqa if I had the money I would’ve gotten a good 4K +120hz but you’re looking at $500 or more🥴

[@uijexx]

@@dosjaimitoss that’s pretty cheap

[@daquanthebroncosfan]

@@dosjaimitoss $500 isn’t bad at all

[@itssenseijiren]

after months of wait i got a call and got mine yesterday :)

[@horuserb483]

I really wish we can menu change,to background can we see like on ps4.But hey hope for series s come something like that

[@BlueBuffalo207]

Cant wait to play mine.

[@Jivan212]

Got my Series S a few days ago and Cold War runs so good on it! My favourite console, best thing is the tiny size!

[@coolstuffaboutlife]

I had my xbox one s and surprisely it runs well on that console but now I just got my series s and it runs good

[@TheJusticeLeague]

rip i think its actually weaker than the xbox one x

[@piraat070]

@@TheJusticeLeague Xbox one X got 6 TF but a very very weak CPU from 2013 days. And with the series S you get 4 TF and a very good/ high end CPU with DLSS, fast SSD and quick resume just for 299 euro. It runs games on 1080/1440P in 60 fps and indies on 4K/60 fps. For a little machine its a beast. I think its better than the Xbox one X

[@ugocesarmartinez6447]

@@piraat070 I have both one X and Series S, I am blown away by the series S. Quick resume, the faster SSD drive, it's a power beast this machine I'm telling you. Note that I play on a 55" 4k TV and the series s feels smoother every step of the way. It's fast, it does upscale to 4k just like the one s does. In the end I understand just now that I'd rather have a smoother gaming experience at 60/120fps rather than a 4k sub 30 for most of the time with the one X. Anyone that says the One X is a more powerful machine hasn't tried the new gen yet.

[@itssenseijiren]

@@coolstuffaboutlife had a series s felt very poorly made and buggy, def upgrade to the series x when you can.

[@stephenmason5682]

Great vid!! Are the Xand S controllers interchangeable or model specific?

[@danielallen7384]

@1:02, I love how they talk about how the console can do ray tracing, native 4k, 120 fps. They advise it like it can do all those things at one time in a game. When in reality it usually does only one or the other at a time. You either get 120 fps, or 4k, or ray tracing. It should be 4k at 60 fps (sometimes), ray tracing at 1080p, and 120 fps at 1080p or 1440p.

[@ddcheckchaser2014]

Dude what the hell are you talking about. I play 4k 60fps on most games . 1080 120 and even 4k 120 on some games

[@piraat070]

@@ddcheckchaser2014 Not with the S

[@ddcheckchaser2014]

@@piraat070 you never played a updated s and it shows

[@DarkwareTNP]

@@ddcheckchaser2014 I have one and you're either capping, hard or misinformed. It's true with backwards compatible games for original Xbox and 360 you can do 4k60 since it's pretty easy to do with new tech. You're likely to do 1080p60 (high to ultra settings) or 1440p60 (high settings) with the s in it's current state with series s enhanced games. Will it get better optimized to a point of 4k60 consistently? It's likely but right now? 4k60 ain't the norm but I can appreciate that majority of games can reach 60fps since I'm a huge sucker for frame rate

[@gazb0075]

2:03 how are you selecting more than one option? My series X is only letting me select one at a time. If I select a second option it replaces the first.

[@michadomeracki5910]

Hey guys. I don't have an Xbox because I am a pc player but I just want to say that I really enjoy this channel and wish you all good with your Xbox.

[@milanbrahimi776]

Thanks! I personally bought a series s a month or two ago and gotta say it's the ultimate budget console!

[@rusty8311]

@@milanbrahimi776 I have a ps5 and switch but want to get a series s sometime too

[@michadomeracki5910]

@@milanbrahimi776 Good for you. What games do you play on your Series S?

[@michadomeracki5910]

​@@rusty8311 Great. What games do you plan to play on Series S?

[@milanbrahimi776]

@@michadomeracki5910 i play Forza horizon 4, the Division 2, NFS Heat and i also have game pass so yeah

[@REECE187Dp]

Buying an xbox series x tomorrow. Easy to find in my small town.

[@missionbep]

Thanks for the advice

[@JoshuaJones-qb5ed]

Tip one live outside store to even get an Xbox series x.We’ve had no deliveries since December.

[@pabloescobar9370]

Download speeds are so much noticeably better and looks so good playing insurancy sandstorm from xbox one og console to series x is really night and day.

[@jorgep3512]

Target has hella S models throughout the day here in Chicago! Checked at 4 am 2 days ago and got myself a Series X!

[@TheJusticeLeague]

yeah same here they restock everyweek from what ive seen

[@adk4986]

Just ordered my first ever Xbox om Argos, that being a Series X

[@allie12212]

Finally got 1 a few days ago, got the Halo edition

[@ozzman123]

I just ordered one, hope it recognizes my TV as a 4k hdr TV

[@ARD1177]

You can also download a wallpaper from your pc onto a usb and use it for your background on XB

[@LilD1988]

How do u do that?

[@ARD1177]

@@LilD1988 My Background > Custom Image

[@bobtuff4473]

I just for the Xbox series's at Argos I love it

[@DarkPanda1]

This is the video I was waiting for

[@taliongravewalker6776]

What's this fabled Seris X/S never heard of them??

[@daveshrum1749]

I quite like quick resume. And I also like the various upgrades for back gen games. Although I'm extremely disappointed that as far as I can tell there is not one true next gen game out. There's some that are upgraded and use some of the features of next-gen. I own five games myself that are supposed to have a series X version but no release dates. How do you launch a console with no games ?

[@realjoemavro]

You probably already know this by now, but the problem with quick resume is that it can cause certain games to glitch up after a while.

[@daveshrum1749]

@@realjoemavro yup.

[@Null_Knight]

My birthday was may 10 and I got Xbox series s now I’m watching dis.

[@primemegatron22]

Wow, the Filter button within the store can show you available Ray Traced games!

[@jacobinocente1856]

Oo it’s a beauty like mines I bet!

[@nightsean5193]

Why am I watching this I don’t have one😂

[@mike2954]

Got a series S for $100. Brand new gotta love offer up!

[@gaming-zombie1392]

Awesome tips

[@charleedraco8500]

Nice review👍💟🎮😸

[@zerom.7642]

So i have a 4k tv and the series s and still the UI is only at 1080p ? Is that because of the series s or is it because the UI is old gen ??

[@w7ck3dold56]

How about fixing the issue for HDMI to run 1440p 120 on gaming monitors. I can run 1440p at 60 Hdr10 But what's the point for 60fps when I can to go to 1080p to get 120 and hdr10 for a better experience. You claim 4k 120fps but a regular TV has to much input lag. Gaming Monitors are better but system will not detect properly. Currently using Lg 27gl850 1ms Ips nano screen

[@GarryHirst]

I also have a 4k asus gaming monitor I have bought all manor of cables but it won’t detect it it won’t run and I don’t want to put it a large 4k tv coz the refresh rate will kill me

[@w7ck3dold56]

@Solderben those settings do not work with 1440p 144hrz monitor almost 98% of the monitors that run 1440p and above 120hrz will and are not compatible with the series x no matter what you try. As soon as you put it in 1440 mode it will drop the refresh rate down to 60fps. I did my research before buying this and was lead to believe that it will at 1440p 120fps compatible. This is something that can be fixed by via patch by Microsoft. Overall Lg27gl850 monitor is great and I love it. Only down side is getting it to 120fps at 1440p seems to not be possible. Also if you're able to achieve 1440p @ 120 refresh rate please put on here step by step instructions so people can get the help they are looking for. I have tried every possible setting and trick and no go here. As soon as it is in 1440p and switch to 120 refresh it get the incapital will reset to 60fps only

[@mikeyb4u654]

You have to have a high speed 2.1 hdmi cable. I switched out the hdmi that came with the series s and it allowed me to change to 1440 with 120 fps

[@Technicallyaddicted]

You can customize your dashboard to look like the OG Xbox. And I don’t think ppl understand how powerful the adaptive controller is..

[@bekindtoothers.1397]

Wait, how do I make the dashboard look like a Xbox 360?

[@thee0ryx939]

I've been having a blast since launch but over the past week my series x continually disconnects from Xbox live and I can't sign back in for ages. I haven't changed anything at all and all my other tech is unhindered.

[@rodplays3726]

Is it still happening?

[@raminkon9521]

Does xbox series cotroller have any problems?

[@apo9094]

The Series X runs so smooth but I need a monitor that actually supports up to 120FPS any suggestions?

[@jamiethorpe2124]

benq x1211k

[@Mrtnz17]

Anything from Samsung

[@Vatam]

Lg ultragear 144hz monitor

[@Twiggymaster666]

Just let me be able to buy one!

[@toetag4]

Not there fault scalpers get em

[@yourstonersensei1907]

Just got mine😝😝

[@AngelInTheDesert]

I really want the Home Screen UI to be 4K HDR

[@mrrglass3407]

Why?

[@Kshesho]

I've wondered if they'd add HDR to the home screen. I wonder why they don't? Maybe so you're TV doesn't have to switch to HDR every time you go home. Then again, they could add an option to disable it.

[@Haveuseenmybaseball]

It is 4K now

[@Dog-ht6zc]

I have a tv that isn’t 4K or anything like that, would that be the reason why my series x is running like an Xbox one?

[@jaytejada1861]

If I could only get my hands on one then maybe I’ll consider this. 😐

[@garland2clean452]

hot stock app is the best way to find them in stock, but be fast lmao

[@Broski1198]

Amazon

[@jkmlg3550]

haha go cry to ur MOM

[@soumil2945]

When are Free To Play Games being unlocked?!

[@JackMcSomeone]

Just got my Series X and on my current setup, I can do everything except 4K at 120fps. I can do 1080p at 120fps, though

[@Gothgoon999]

Same

[@_The_Worst_]

I got myself a Series X today...through a scalper, but I'm just happy to finally have one...🤗💯✔

[@beetlejuicejr6133]

How much my dude

[@_The_Worst_]

@@beetlejuicejr6133 I paid $650.00...💸

[@beetlejuicejr6133]

@@_The_Worst_ that's soo much, yikes. In the UK I can probs get it for 500

[@fmjericho887]

I paid $650 as well, very happy with the purchase. Also the cheapest one in my area.

[@Max86421]

I can't wait to see what next generation games look like graphically on Xbox series X 💯%

[@Gothgoon999]

As someone who has had the Xbox series s for 1 year it is AMAZING

[@demo_akudama]

Here's a tip for Microsoft! Produce enough units to meet demand

[@Shinobi467]

@@kolo5141 in mine too

[@raphaelokoye6459]

Not Microsofts faukt

[@demo_akudama]

@@raphaelokoye6459 whos fault is it then...Sony?

[@demo_akudama]

@Auþhyx die from what..working?

[@demo_akudama]

@@kolo5141 lucky for you

[@SkippiSkip]

Lol, my TV runs at 720p. My computer that I often hook my Xbox up to will run a 1080p.

[@markdunn78md]

Just a shame you can't get one because of scalpers. So i will just wait a few months

[@clifftoncoffey1218]

I finally bought an Xbox series X today and I want to play Series X games, not Xbox 1 game. Can you point me to the gmaes?

[@K_ingh16]

Xbox should make a controller that is 15 -20% larger

[@Celibrimbor]

Why would you want that? Good size as is

[@K_ingh16]

@@Celibrimbor not everyone has tiny baby hand's like you, my hands aren't giant but most men do have larger hands and would prefer a larger controller

[@Attrqctive]

@@K_ingh16 deal with it

[@K_ingh16]

@@Attrqctive shut up

[@thetechk1ng764]

Does Minecraft support 120fps?

[@leiflala]

How do you bring up the filters menu?

[@astralmaster]

you have to press the view button

[@JAYD20101]

How to find filters tab in store?

[@ib-bip-66]

"Ancient Xbox wisdom". "There is no point buying a Ferrari if not gonna take it out of first gear, right?" Bex you're killing it. 🤣Maybe do a video on how to engage FPS boost on supported titles.🤔

[@lewis523]

- 4k HDR Dashboard - Better capture settings - Removal of "instant game response" notification on the LG OLED TV I'm not asking for much!

[@mlkblackhole3577]

can you share one video to download all game free like hitman 3, gta v, fifa or call of duty

[@iAliMD85]

Why did Microsoft removed Transparency for the personality menu? Bring it back plz

[@tsunamiguay8956]

What do you mean

[@irish7611]

Any help with dev error 6634 on series x???

[@1987jugernaut]

One thing I wish I knew before getting series s Shutdown console doesn’t completely turn it off came home from work the next day thing was very warm oooooooopsie

[@yowhaatsup]

Set it to energy save mode

[@vpr_dalton]

Anyone notice the Headphone at 0:48? there the new ones, and the trailer was released like 4 months ago with the Series X/S. A hidden teaser...

[@DigitalDissident]

Where do I buy one... Sold out.

[@LoadingGames.]

Mine is constantly crashing back to the dashboard 😭

[@ryanhemmings8179]

On my series x forza h4 taking ages to download 8to10 hour wait for game makes head hurt yes wireless more need to be do secure fast load times

[@fuckodell]

wait when is the update coming for games we dont need for gold

[@txlradez5407]

What was the game she was playing at 1:06

[@safenkurdish5705]

Back ground for Xbox one pls

[@MoreRift]

I've have copped the s

[@thetechk1ng764]

Me to

[@zurc314]

I just got one today as well

[@thetechk1ng764]

@@zurc314 that’s crazy hope you use it well

[@MoreRift]

Best xbox console for price to pay off ratio

[@MrNyphen]

Fix the 1440p@120Hz Issue!! It's annoying!

[@nintendoplaystationandxbox1088]

I have the black and withe ones with mah series x but aslo like Nintendo

[@Drippkun]

I didn't pick up xbox series because it not available

[@cerebrix]

The funny part is, if you do own a Ferrari. You only decrease it's value by driving it. Hence why most Ferrari owners (that are allowed to buy new. More on that later) don't drive their cars. Ferrari seems to reward this behavior and only allow people that tend to not drive their Ferrari's by allowing them to buy new rather than used (In case you didn't know. If you have lets say millions and walk into a Ferrari dealership to buy a new Ferrari. You won't be able to. They will only sell you used. They have to "qualify" the kind of owner you are before they decide on if they want to allow a dealership to sell a new car to you. Yes, it's crazy. But that's how it is. Only hypercar manufacturer out there that will let just anyone with money buy new, is McLaren)

[@khmerutube]

Unless someone is a noob, they should already know all of this.

[@jkmlg3550]

Innit or they are MOM

[@bekindtoothers.1397]

Well this video is very useful to me because I used to be a stupid ps4/ps5 fanboy and i am probably going to get the new xbox

[@khmerutube]

@@bekindtoothers.1397 I'm glad the video helped you out. As an Xbox Series X owner who also owns a PS4 Pro, you will love it.

[@nomex.x03]

Can I buy game and play multiplayer for free without Xbox Gold Live?

[@BarryGGould]

wheres the tip on getting the series x without spending $200+ over msrp?? i finally can afford one but im not paying over msrp for it

[@ahmadmelhem1499]

To get the most we need games are designed for new Gen consoles, not enhanced, streaming on phone or tablet don't work properly it keep freezing, I am setting 3 meters awat from console and router connected to 5G

[@mariusbeernink9441]

...but some people are all about games... me having 4k gamerscore in one month ha that's right

[@luisjusto4193]

That awesome

[@shabananawaz5234]

Is your name dean because it say’s Dean’s setup or is it a game😂