19 Xbox Series X|S hidden features & settings you DIDN’T KNOW!

[@xcpointx]

First Xbox I ever bought was the X. There's nothing hidden about this. I found all these features just by using the machine.

[@simplyhuman3982]

The Xbox one does most of these.

[@TheDuked]

@@simplyhuman3982 I had to double check the title to make sure i was watching next gen console as I do most of these daily on the xbox one...

[@Jactional]

@@simplyhuman3982 at 1080p 30 fps sure

[@greekstyle5788]

@@ultimatepu5h You always feel like there might be even one thing you didn't know but then it turns out these are just a load of features that everyone knows 😂

[@gilzidan5452]

Wkwkwk yeees buuuuuy

[@Z.Spen10]

The one year I have the money but just can’t find one

[@quackula9190]

We should be able to buy them in April no problem.

[@Z.Spen10]

@@quackula9190 I feel like we could maybe get one sooner, buncha people getting them on black friday

[@northface24]

@@Z.Spen10 trust me they’ll sell out in 2 seconds every re-stock but sometime you get lucky

[@aidenbarratt3636]

There will be more available on the 18th December

[@BridgeBoii]

I ended up gettin a xss cause the xsx was out of stock smh

[@quackula9190]

The bots seem to buy them faster then I can.

[@PixelBravo]

That's why they are bots

[@patrickman3755]

If you can't beat them, join them

[@JuanCarlos-dz4tz]

@@patrickman3755 no niggah

[@matthewwalter727]

Yea unfortunately I got stuck getting mine from a scalper. Luckily a generous one and cut me a deal.

[@Joe_doesnt_know]

Idiots buying this trash lol.

[@Mister_Joxx]

Where are the hidden features at? All the things you guys show are common sense options.. Click bait is what this is..

[@matthedipper5138]

Or maybe it’s for people who don’t own one and want to see what the Xbox is all about

[@veryraree]

@@matthedipper5138 but it isn’t.

[@matthedipper5138]

@@veryraree maybe that not what the titles implied but it helped me get an idea of it now I want it even more

[@betelztube]

I LITERALLY WASA GOING TO MAKE THE EXACT SAE COMMENT DUDE!

[@Alfieblue2202]

@@matthedipper5138 these are all on the ordinary xbox

[@flippaflippa7742]

Dark theme all the time gang wya

[@drexel8198]

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[@123camdm2]

Hwre

[@terms162]

Yesssirskiiii

[@dionl4292]

Most of these are available on my Xbox One X, so I'd wager they're available on the OG Xbox One

[@wicked8139]

🙌🙌

[@bhargavapothakamuri4218]

The very surprising feature is it’s unavailability.

[@BuddyButterson]

You’ve been able to have achievement art as your background for years

[@gurtlord]

I remember that was one of the first features I found out about when I first got a One X lmfao

[@oCapri]

A lot of theses ‘hidden features’ have been available for years

[@Thawhid]

I ain't gonna bother watching this video lol.

[@burton8426]

Got to love the that all the “Next Gen” features were implemented Before next Gen was even announced

[@B01]

This dude seriously talked about cloud saving and parental controls as if the 360 didn't effing have that. Clickbait af

[@simplyhuman3982]

Xbox one does most of this.

[@Carrxie]

@@simplyhuman3982 No it does all of it if anything just not the ray tracing thing

[@simplyhuman3982]

@@Carrxie you're probably not wrong. 🍻. ( this guy seems to hope we don't remember the console that made its way to my bedroom.)

[@BxnS]

Literally 90% of these are last gen features

[@ibrainperez2130]

Right!!!!

[@arid1871]

He didn’t say they were new 😂

[@ighur]

I mean, that is true.

[@leooo770]

But it’s better than PS5 right?

[@rouvericksworld3668]

@@leooo770 maybe, maybe not

[@Gurman27]

I finally got one this monday, on the 23rd and still havent opened mine 😭 recovering from eye surgery and what not so yeah. It’s literally sitting there calling out to me saying “open meeee”

[@NothinButGame]

Glad the surgery was a success. I’m gonna have to pay resell unfortunately smh my daughter wants one for Christmas so I gotta make that happen lol 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@Gurman27]

@@NothinButGame Resell isnt that bad where i am in Canada, theyre listed for like 100CAD over retail but i still couldnt see myself paying more than retail. I dont know what system they have where youre from or if youre from Canada, but EBGAMES over here had a waitlist, i put my name up and as soon as they got stock they called me on Nov.23 and thats when i went and picked it up

[@Gurman27]

@@NothinButGame oh and thank you!

[@Balt2512]

Damn bro I hope youre better or are getting better

[@Gurman27]

@@Balt2512 thanks man! I unboxed it and have just been using it for netflix, cant play cod or anything since it requires focus 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@zerocool5238]

I went to Game to get mine. Had to wait in line for 2 1/2 hours but was worth it. Game also gave me a free official Xbox charge kit too. Console has been amazing so far.

[@zerocool5238]

@bigboofus ‘Game’ is the UK’s ‘GameStop’

[@DustinFox.]

The best hidden feature of all is the console itself

[@BKWhite07]

it's beautiful

[@Sleepy_Chihuahua]

Yeah I hide mine behind the TV because it's so f ugly

[@alexcarrino420]

I have watched this vid have they just re uploaded it but with a different thumbnail??

[@JM.COSMIC]

Same here 🤔🤔

[@reece9928]

Yup, thought the same.

[@Dixy_1989]

I was thinking that 🤣

[@jasonmoore8765]

Yup definitely

[@carlperkins1812]

Is this a copy of the video you released a couple of weeks ago about non hidden features most of which are already on the current gen consoles???

[@Thawhid]

😂 😂 😂 It's just for the casual viewer and gamer

[@ldyal09]

Looks like the same to me. And it's funny all these 'features of x/s' as they say are available for me on x1x so I'm thinking they are Xbox features not exclusive to the s/x

[@brotherclan2581]

@@ldyal09 lol it’s the same coz they haven’t updated it yet, they will soon tho.

[@iladdiewhiskynerd4924]

So what you are saying is that all these “hidden” options are available in the not-so-hidden standard menu? Just as long as one makes an effort to browse through the menu.

[@Imagination972]

I'm new to the X Family. I had a 360 back then, then switched to Sony. After years I'm back with the Series X and I gotta say, overall experience is just better. And I got a PS5 aswell but my daily driver will be the X.

[@Sleepy_Chihuahua]

I have both as well and the PS5 UI just seems more exciting and welcoming and smoother running also the controllers feel way more higher quality the Xbox controller feels really generic but comfortable but still has that cheap plastic feel and I don't think nobody can argue that one 😂

[@gmintraining4597]

Why do I feel like I’ve seen this video already???

[@thatguyoncheese]

Because we have.

[@TheBobcatlover]

I thought I was going mad!

[@wilfredpadilla5246]

Because the new Xbox is basically the same as the old one

[@wilfredpadilla5246]

Im a big xbox fan but tbh Playstation is way better this year most of the things u can do in the new xbox u can do them in the old one

[@FurianFlame129]

@Exenal i agreed with you till you said "better exclusives"

[@fightnight14]

Just got my Series S which is my first X-Box. It's so sleek, powerful and didn't break my bank

[@salahudeensohail8887]

Same for me, and I agree with u on everything, my bank still standing too

[@dontaylor4464]

I got the ps5 while back I’m thinking 💭 bout getting the series s is the graphics okay ?👌

[@salahudeensohail8887]

@@dontaylor4464 the graphics re less than series x. But are still pretty good seeing as it's a cheaper version.

[@jackleclair507]

How is it so far?

[@salahudeensohail8887]

@@jackleclair507 asking me or the other guy

[@MKB1L]

Who tf has ever lost a controller down the side of a couch?? 🤣

[@b2rdistheword942]

me... it was a wii remote

[@thelastair1]

does stolen count as lost 😂

[@basemkhoury3400]

Got my series X two days ago, it honestly is amazing, and so is this video, thanks for your effort!

[@BridgeBoii]

Got the series s cause the xsx was out of stock 😞

[@basemkhoury3400]

@@BridgeBoii Still a decent choice, mate.

[@BridgeBoii]

@@basemkhoury3400 appreciate it

[@basemkhoury3400]

@@BridgeBoii If you want we can share games etc

[@BridgeBoii]

@@basemkhoury3400 u can game share on Xbox too

[@ionbucur2416]

People always say that they cant find one, but I dont even have money

[@pvkkv6318]

Ong😭😭

[@Silverdurag]

I can get but no money

[@Silverdurag]

I have a 360

[@ionbucur2416]

@@Silverdurag thats cool, I only managed to get a one s all digital last year

[@radicallarry1006]

Save smarter

[@tobydammit]

My favorite hidden feature is when it hard crashes and shuts the entire system down mid-mission in Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. What a time saver!

[@Highkeyfilthym8]

@Faith Driven it’s not a console thing it’s the game itself. Happens on ps4 as well

[@macchingon]

Considering I've been an MnK user before even the original XBox was released, the adding of mouse and keyboard is great.

[@zebra666ovaries7]

I had the first 5 "hidden features" on my forza 6 Xbox from 9.15.2015. Besides the dynamic (swooshy) background, you could always set it from any device

[@ObliviousBeas7]

Some of these features have been there for years now on the Xbox One like the custom gamerpic and choosing your own background of a saved image I've done that last year lol but I'm still trying to get my hands on a series x, day 11 of going to Walmart and best buy wish me luck

[@ForburyLion]

Controllers have firmware updates, something people don't realise but you can go into the settings and check for updates You can switch the controller between xbox and whatever other device you had it connected to by either tapping the connect button on the back of the controller once or twice, but I can't remember which is which!

[@chrispaul837]

They have been doing those automatic since the one x as far as I know

[@SlipStreamTV]

I was fortunate to get one finally.... loving it so far.... leagues ahead of my original Xbox one

[@mikeshatford6706]

I always do this with my new devices😂 watch the new features and get excited

[@ProBroOfficial]

Managed to get Xbox series x on Christmas Eve. Smyths dropped few in and couldn't say no even though I'm on a RTX 3080 system lol. Have to say it's quite an impressive machine

[@414heavymotion]

Finally snagged one up at gamestop restock yesterday and loving it.

[@TacticalVillain]

Same

[@lonnycactus5593]

Same

[@purpluxed]

Wow, if only I had one, but I can’t find any :)

[@azaniazwane5556]

Good thing you can afford one I'm still stuck with a xbox 360

[@wadeadpool4796]

You will bro. Stay positive and stay blessed

[@BridgeBoii]

@@azaniazwane5556 dam bro that is tuff Get a series s not that much

[@rogeliozamora1821]

I want a series x now but no stock😭😭😭

[@azaniazwane5556]

@@wadeadpool4796 thank you bro

[@chriswaudby1084]

I'm going to buy one tomorrow and a 32" oled TV aswell should be awesome can't wait 😊👌👏

[@itspaperdiglongshot9161]

The scheduled dark and light background theme has been out for over 3 years lol

[@kamikaze__0029]

I have a quick question I'm upgrading from xbox 360 s to a xbox series s will cloud saves work from there or only from xbox one

[@abutimelanin]

This video really sounds like a re-upload 🤔.

[@markgatty]

Im 100% sure ive already seen this video before.

[@chrispaul837]

You can also press y from the main page to access search. You can also do most of these things on the xbox one x.

[@MJBrouwerTu3]

Thankfully found mine on BF! Loving it so far.

[@dinham16]

A lot of these tips are on the old Xbox One. Streaming is a decent addition but with some games it isn’t great, makes me feel a bit dizzy especially games like PUBG

[@lugo_games6210]

Was really lucky and blessed to actually get the series x. As a first time xbox player ever im really loving it. Its so amazing 😁😄

[@James.E90]

I’m a bit late but welcome to the family and remember dont be toxic

[@lugo_games6210]

@@James.E90 oh for sure ik that i love both consoles I will get a ps5 but xbox will be my main. Its amazing powerful console no complaints at all I'm honored to join the xbox family

[@edv8064]

I just bought the Xbox series x! Will set up tomorrow. Got lucky, was able to get it at target this morning. Can’t wait!!

[@paulbuckley5748]

This has already been on once already most of these features are available already on xbox x . Try doing a new video

[@Alfieblue2202]

And xbox s

[@the_full_english]

Yeah but you wouldn’t have watched it if it was titled ‘things the new consoles can do that the old ones do already’ 😂

[@user-zs4cp4hl7j]

@@the_full_english Exactly, cause it's clickbait and not an actually useful video

[@phatdog]

4:12 this is the only supposedly ‘hidden’ feature I didn’t know about and by god is this life changing. The amount of times I’ve had to slowly go down to get to notifications!

[@DonaldMcKay]

You didn't mention that the controller can remember a xbox and Bluetooth device at the same time, allowing easy switching from say a console and a phone. Just sync normally to your console, then with the controller off press and hold the sync button to sync via Bluetooth. After that you can switch between the 2 by double tapping the sync button for your Xbox and holding the sync button for Bluetooth while the controller is on.

[@vpr_dalton]

Thats cool the controller probably has a higher GHZ than a normal 2.4

[@jayhix123]

Is this only the new controllers or did xbox one controllers do this also? I always switched it on to sync..

[@DonaldMcKay]

@@jayhix123 it was mentioned in the press release about the series x controllers, so I believe its only available on those.

[@mike_a1933]

@Xbox On , Heyy, what's up. Mmm I have a question bro, so in my app it says the console is in a waiting mode( something like that) , so what does that mean- is it turned on, but in sleeping mode, or it's fully turned off? Thanks a lot!

[@SoSickRick]

I hope they add better more games custom moving backgrounds, I’ve been using achievements as backgrounds for years

[@SJ-kb1kz]

I ended up with ps5 disc and series x on launch day both amazing

[@Welquant]

Look how far gaming has come. It was first the classics like Tetris and super Mario 64 to now what seems to be next ten features like raytracing and 4k graphics that are so realistic that seems real even in virtual reality too. Some games can really give you the creeps they are so realistic! Everyone better appreciate who actually decided to create wonderful things for this world like Xbox’s pcs and even more like switch’s PlayStations etc. What a world we have

[@Whaddle31]

Console gaming**

[@Welquant]

😐

[@wedontdrivestock223]

Finally found one today!

[@nicolasc.4547]

I don't see anything in my TV after doing this! Because I don't have one Stupid stock! 🤧

[@SuppaiMono]

Maybe next year. Just wish companies didn't allow scalpers to get away with what they're doing to inflate sales figures. Really didn't need to when gaming demand is at a high with the pandemic ongoing... 😒

[@nicolasc.4547]

@@SuppaiMono hopefully I convince my mom to camp out GameStop the 27th

[@AtZeroDansGames]

@@nicolasc.4547 good luck scalpers are buying everything

[@nicolasc.4547]

@@AtZeroDansGames yeah 🤧

[@phill5802]

Yea, I just got mine today. I was wondering what the Xbox Home looks like because it was almost exactly the same as my Xbox One. Turns out, it's true, lol. I'm sure the performance is 10x better. I've had friends tell me that some games can only run on the latest and greatest Xbox.

[@ed0985587]

Awesome, really excited to play with the remote and Alexa features, which I haven’t explored yet. Also he’s not just trying to drop an advertisement, Game Pass really is awesome for what you get. I was skeptical at first, but for the library you have access to its well worth it. I was worried about being limited to games when I first bought my Xbox, now I have more than I have time to play lol..

[@elziyt]

This !!! I got introduced to SO many of my favorite games through game pass such as the RainbowSix Siege and Extraction duo. It is well worth the $15 since you get hundreds of dollars worth of games

[@Toobroke4gold]

Anyway to browse through the xbox store on the mobile phone like on pc and xbox?

[@cobblery3276]

You can literally do most of these things on the Xbox One too

[@Silverdaboi]

Just got a Series X today, so excited

[@mrbarney4176]

Same lol

[@pollyaloy]

I have both new consoles and I can't believe how silent the series X is compared to my ps5 which has coil whine . A constant buzzing sound which is very annoying It's the only thing spoiling the ps5 for me . Also the removable covers on the ps5 vibrate and make a racket ,I have to press on the casing to stop it vibrating. My Xbox has been flawless so far really pleased with it

[@shizymcnizy2215]

My ps5 is silent never hears a single noise unlike my series x which is also quiet but god dam the heat coming from it is way higher

[@trimmingmybush2663]

A lot of people report Headsets having loud static and wavey noises when used with new controllers. Anyone know if Xbox have mentioned when they will fix the problem?

[@joshuaewalker]

Seven months later, still can't find one. 2020 will never go away.

[@dervthebeast5130]

Just pay 100$ over Retail

[@joshuaewalker]

@@dervthebeast5130 Actually, I managed to get one at my local GameStop the other day. Not exactly blown away, but I'm use to PC graphics and frame rates.

[@dervthebeast5130]

@@joshuaewalker never got into PC, but I have both Ps5 and Series X… pretty much Ps5 is like HBO and Xbox is like Netflix lol one feels premium and the other just has many options.

[@joshuaewalker]

@@dervthebeast5130 I've had the PS5 for a few weeks; got it for the wife. Astro's great. Just got Rift Apart, it's great. The old God of War runs smooth and looks just as good as it always did. Otherwise, not blown away with it either. I do like the DualSense controller, not because of the triggers or anything but just because of how it feels in my hands. It's big, hefty, and conforms to the inside curves of my hands just right. Hate the black and white style though.

[@dervthebeast5130]

@@joshuaewalker completely agree..

[@robertclent5502]

How do you get rid of the ''Out of Stock '' sign on Best Buy, Walmart and such?

[@shanebigfella1636]

I got both the Series S and Series X, Got the S on launch day at gamestop. I had that preordered and then my Series X arrived 5 days ago. I recieved the Seagate 1TB SSD Expansion Card same day my Series X arrived. I also own the One X and XB1 I'm loving the machines. I been using the Series S more like my daily driver 🎮

[@bigstilws8614]

I just ordered mine yesterday. I’m switching from the ps5 and it’s my first xbox ever , I was a sony “boy” since ps3, and I’m barely waiting to see how is it , hope it’s worth it

[@Bigjonmetal]

I got lucky enough to get one, other than the lack of launch games I'm loving it so far. Really like quick resume

[@pchrisman96]

The load times are pretty nice as well

[@TheSethywethy]

Quick resume is amazing innit!

[@spittaz1]

Yea yea. That quick resume helps get a ball off with the quickness

[@kingez8658]

Can you put music from a cd from either system onto the hard drive so you can listen to your own music while you play the games? Are used to be able to do this with the Xbox and 360

[@unitedglobalgaming2243]

Absolutely love my new Series X on my Samsung QLED Q70t.

[@unitedglobalgaming2243]

@Aaron Warrior Not you poor boy lol.

[@vpr_dalton]

Do you have 120hz at 4k? I have the QLED 80t and it runs very smooth.

[@vpr_dalton]

@Aaron Warrior dude doesn't matter its called a comment no one had to ask

[@Joe_doesnt_know]

Terrible decision lmao. Ps5 way better

[@Turmoose]

@@Joe_doesnt_know your name explains everything and why you are very weong

[@skulledmonte84]

@ 5:30 I don't have the Accessories option? But do have Controllers & headsets in it's place.

[@stas7378]

Number 20: out of stock

[@markwolfe8537]

Cool 😎 I love that can you still transferred on old Xbox one to the the new one

[@UFSAK]

Glad my mom doesn’t know about the second to last one, edge comes in clutch when screentime is on 😈

[@MrHouse42069]

Just got mine delivered about an hour ago, I seriously suggest people in the uk try ‘GAME’ and keep checking all bundles, I got the bundle that came with an extra controller and it wasn’t sold out as quick as just the console by its self

[@MrHouse42069]

@Stuart Cumings I might try get ahold of a series S to sell but I hate being that guy ahaha

[@njackson3148]

How about the coolest feature. The inherent audio delay from eARC, and the fact that eARC doesnt support dolby atmos or DTS:x. Couple that with the fact that there are no receivers available that are hdmi 2.1 and fully support 4k 120hz.

[@jerseybound717]

Some of these are features that were on the one x. like customization of the home menu. The theme thing dark night and schedule is old too.

[@vpr_dalton]

I love the xbox series but it is already having issues with quick resume 😒

[@rayanaltowayan9558]

Yeah same, quick resume doesn't work with some games for me.

[@vpr_dalton]

@@rayanaltowayan9558 I found that multi-player games don't quick resume like fort, Battlefield, cod etc. Grounded doesn't work all the time. Idk thats just some of the games I tried.

[@bizboy5]

How about volume control for the headset? I can't modify the GAME volume and CHAT volume independently.....like i used to be able to do. I can only hear my friends chat if we're playing a quiet game....co-op shooting game might as well be playing with randoms without mics

[@jap122c]

You can only like this if you own it.

[@kgotsoherry2785]

Can you please tru connect an external Blu-ray disc drive on the Series S.. It is working on a Ps5 digital so i want to see if it can also work on the Series S

[@dusangrzunov2438]

Another hidden feature, you need internet to install a physical disc.

[@jakobisharp5094]

Helpful thx

[@MotorCityMob]

You can click Go Offline and install a disk without using internall at all

[@donkhorse]

Can you change the colour of the Xbox guide button?

[@lmc1dj]

It's great at hide and seek too.

[@AZM195]

What is the name of the game you are playing, I really like the graphics

[@GoofieNewfie]

nobody ever mentions the ir port on the front for universal remotes. So just like last gen xbox you can use harmony remotes for blu ray, Netflix etc while the ps5 can not use ir

[@NiftyGam3r]

Was hoping this video would go over the instant on feature

[@josedunn4355]

Commentator talks too fast and doesn’t describe what buttons to press to find certain menus. Speaking too fast is as bad as not speaking at all.

[@mallorymosley7037]

Thanks it works now. And great job your video

[@RazzPlay]

These are not hidden features at all.

[@janlucamuller8431]

Please give us the option to put the Audio settings all the way to the left of the quick trigger settings, or customise this part of the menu in general.

[@ybbnplanes]

Thumbnail: You never knew you could turn your Xbox on

[@djmaroigy]

Wait... I can turn it on??

[@asylumrain]

Is their a way to check FPS because I don’t know if my tv shows games In 60

[@CyberThug1080i]

PS5 HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth of 32GB/s capped and also Slower than Xbox Series X's 40GB/s

[@iRavenHD]

How will the controller buzz if it’s off?

[@DreamsAreLies]

I’ve been doing 90% of these “hidden features” for over two years on my XoX. 😂

[@panopeds]

lol...

[@bailey3209]

Bought mine today, it's supposed to be here by the end of the year and I am pumped, been on Sony for years and wanted to get a ps5 but game pass got like "noice"

[@Chris.Pippin]

Yep, got my Xbox Series X for $2,000! Lol lmfao not! I'd never buy one from a scalper!... F that, I'd rather see those scalpers lose money for getting greedy...

[@jamesfmarquess6466]

I finally got one. Fingers crossed, it's on the way. A year and a half later!

[@lewisbleakney]

I bought a series X and my progress did come over but my dlc didn't and that's for a majority of my games any help would be appreciated thanks

[@Kolba_Team]

Hello from Seattle lol so I say hello from Poland. where do you put your controllers together? in some remote shed? I bought an xboxs series x. with an additional elite 2 controller, hopefully two controllers do not work ?? I ask what is going on with your company ??? I hope that after the warranty service I will get new, checked controllers, not renewed !!!

[@IzWolfPack]

I got a Series X and my trick was to put it in my cart and wait until it came back into stock because when I was buying it, Best Buy had it coming in stock every few minutes. So I put it in my cart and was able to buy it at the same time. My friend was able to get it and he had it in his cart then bought it when it came back in stock.

[@Kolba_Team]

One more thing about change trigers we can swap bumper with trigger I try and can't? Only on elite u can make that

[@alex-nx7qp]

can someone please help how to connect usb headphones to xbox series s?

[@Realjulius184]

Ordered xbox series ✖️ from Microsoft last Wednesday and it got delivered last Friday. Ow happy days!

[@ThePicasoBlack]

Does it have a “exclusive” feature? Or a “fun” feature? Cuz this thing is just sitting by my tv.

[@Curator134]

If you're on Xbox One pres the 2 menu buttons it does the same as the media button