7 Things to Do First With Your Xbox Series X

Before you immediately hop into gaming on your new Xbox Series x or Xbox Series S, consider doing these 7 things with your new system for an optimised experience.
Digital Assistants, screen options, customising you home menu and guides and even extending your capture settings. There's lots of way to optimise you new Xbox.

[@Xspartanzx]

You forgot "find one in stock"

[@jaxonhines3387]

Patience buddy jesus

[@triston8278]

@@kyled.9240 i think you forget that retailers can only hold so much in stock lol. Millions of people are buying these consoles man, give it time and you'll get one.

[@jaxonhines3387]

It was kind of a joke but ya he’s right lol, it wont be hard to get one and im sure they wont be sold out for the holidays

[@ozzypuff8957]

funny how in Mexico I had no problem, cuz not as many people buy these things. It got delivered by amazon day 1

[@e3vL1]

*vape in front of it

[@Matty-Z]

First thing to do is go to the bathroom cause you know you're not getting back up for a few hours.

[@jhonsmith2150]

Haaa wtf 💩😂 lol

[@darksimx4020]

@Malay Ghosh I think he means that once you turn it on, you will be deeply immersed in whatever game you choose to play so needing to get up and interrupt everything with an annoying bathroom break is unnecessary if you plan wisely.

[@blair5475]

@@darksimx4020 No, I think he means you should take it to the bathroom, get the bathtub running and then hop in with the series X turned on... then you won't be getting back up for a few hours.

[@darksimx4020]

@@blair5475 haha sure, I'll go with that 🤣🤣

[@patrickalmquist4762]

Even though you have to download the games before you can play even if you have the disk even if it’s a 360 game

[@Lync0n]

When he changed to light theme..I could feel my eyes crying for help

[@marcuslightbody6933]

Anyone who uses light mode is a confirmed cereal killer It's just a fact

[@egel7736]

To be honest, I'm one of the few people who enjoys this option a lot. Simply makes me feel a lot more awake and happy when I use a light mode during the day and a dark mode during the evenings and nights!

[@emilianocastillejos1330]

@@egel7736 it is... acceptable

[@themagnus2919]

Using the light mode at night would be absolutely unacceptable to me.

[@Lync0n]

@@rls531 There is.. To be honest, he explains it

[@jusvibin7949]

Idk why Im watching this when Im not getting one anytime soon

[@IAmHereOrThere]

Sometimes it's just nice to see how things work. I feel you lol.

[@meowforjasper2838]

I'm never getting one lol. Pc and ps man myself. I'm just a fan of all things video games.

[@thgang7596]

Same 😭😭

[@andrewbleier2198]

Same

[@fluffyspark798]

I am a pc gamer and haven't used my ps4 in monthes. I am not picking up a next gen console any time soon.

[@L0neSiPh0n]

Vape on it and pretend it's broken

[@otisb.driftwood9075]

Like how dumb is that person?! I’m sure it’s great for the inside to blow smoke into it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@coolmeransom]

Nobody cares about Xbox it’s ps5 day today

[@brandons2640]

@@coolmeransom if you can even get one LOL

[@jahraeljames2573]

@@coolmeransom then why u on a Xbox video 😂 you can leave.

[@L0neSiPh0n]

@@coolmeransom "I just decided nobody cares because I need to create a fantasy world that confirms my pre-concieved bias" Get it? Nobody cares. He said it therefore it is true.

[@doomsriot8251]

step 1: *turn it on*

[@funkam0nkey]

Step 2: Turn it off.

[@DanielGuzman-wg5dm]

Step 3: turn it back on

[@funkam0nkey]

@@DanielGuzman-wg5dm Step 4: Blow Vape through it.

[@LucasDiblasio]

Step 5: Smash it with a sledgehammer

[@LucasDiblasio]

Step 6: Buy a PS5 I'm joking, I like both consoles

[@TerraWare]

1st, don't blow vape smoke inside your Series X and post it on social media. It doesnt make you look cool.

[@negativezer0741]

Oh I didn’t see that. What did he post it on?

[@IHydro]

@@TheSlasher0123 That makes no sense...

[@TheSlasher0123]

@@IHydro you know what I read it again and you're 100% right

[@manuelzamora3651]

Who in their right mind would blow vape smoke in a console. 😂

[@HKgaming86]

@@manuelzamora3651 Snoop Dogg?

[@ShatteredPieces26]

I bought the ps5 which isn't relevant but I am impressed by the xbox system, I truly hope their developers give them the love they deserve.

[@chadachee3446]

Troll

[@onespicysauce6599]

@@chadachee3446 How?

[@MrSwitchblade327]

Yeah phil needs to deliver them games

[@GlaciusDreams]

@@chadachee3446 he's not trolling. I have a ps5 and think XSX is sexy also. Biconsoleality is a thing.

[@rtswift]

@@chadachee3446 yeah def sounds like a back handed complement.

[@caseylindsey102]

Long time PlayStation guy here. Couldn’t get the PS5 for the life of me and got a chance to get the Series X. I’m extremely happy with it especially with the Game Pass to try different games. I haven’t played a full “Next Gen” game yet but I can imagine that next year we will see some great graphics. Wish the Xbox had a haptic controller. Other than that I’m SOLD!

[@M3Busssin]

The Xbox controller does have haptic feedback, what do you mean?

[@BigChief1529]

@@M3Busssin no it doesn't. Look up haptic feedback ps5 dualsince, not the same thing

[@M3Busssin]

@@BigChief1529 haptic feedback is literally just vibration, PS5 dualsense is Sonys higher tech version of haptic feedback. YOU look up haptic feedback, better yet, look up haptic feedback for Xbox series XS controllers.

[@NachoBrochacho.]

elite 2 controller my friend

[@swiggityswagunion1223]

I’m glad you’re liking it! I’m a long time Xbox fan and it’s always been my favorite way to game

[@dellcruz]

I had no idea I could turn off my tv with my Series S,its a nice feature to have,thanks for this tip

[@jsinister_vq8303]

Yes, should’ve mentioned auto HDR calibration in console settings.

[@Warren-Wheeler]

Got one the other day and love it! Was super lucky I asked in store, they had a few left but weren’t allowed to advertise them or something. Xmas came early :)

[@paulajjeanes3828]

That should happen to me.

[@ijustwannaflybutigotworktodo]

I've had this since launch and didn't know about half of these features. Thanks!

[@generikgamer1234]

1. Make enough so I can get one

[@jacobbrill3620]

Best video out there for Xbox series x start up intro. Answered all of my questions that were stressin me out thank a lot ! Appreciate the content keep it up !🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@bfmainisnunu8064]

A full year after release I’m finally getting one in December lmao

[@HDLDesigns]

Is it just me but when I choose ‘dynamic background’ there are no other option to choose from

[@mondo2548]

there are a few others in preview atm, I'm sure they're gonna be adding a lot more over time.

[@bryanbeckett869]

Pressing A seemingly did nothing, but when you go back home it has changed to the dynamic background with the colour you chose before.

[@TheJspan]

You gotta change the color then click dynamic backgrounds then go back home you will see it changed

[@begamer90]

i try to do this all the time but i dont see the options as well. Maybe the ones that we saw in youtube videos were just for the preview :(

[@HDLDesigns]

@@TheJspan Yeah but that’s only for the colour,the theme doesn’t change

[@GrandNoble]

didn't know i could make my xbox turn on the TV, that's useful gotta set that. thanks

[@mw3isbetterthanmw22]

You can do it with the one too

[@danixnikki]

You could even do that with the Xbox 360 😆

[@Swampsong117]

You forgot “blow vape smoke into it”

[@Rohit.Gaikwad]

@@kamisatoshogun121 Piss off

[@dellman2kawesome]

Don't forget to sub

[@Swampsong117]

@@kamisatoshogun121 no thanks.

[@TheJayHenderson]

@@kamisatoshogun121 no I don’t think I will just because you asked me to

[@blair5475]

@@Rohit.Gaikwad You are so rude

[@mohsin7702]

Finally managed to get one coming tomorrow!! Been on playstation since PS2 never owned an Xbox can't waiiittt

[@sadpotatoo493]

Any updates? What do u think?

[@majorgear1021]

the ps2 is pretty awesome still. I’m currently playing games on mine

[@jazzycup9274]

Step 1: ignore the phone set up ability if your SSID is hidden, no option for hidden wireless in the app.

[@randomstuff4954]

Just got one, Im used to a PS4 so I'm new to Xbox, so this helps

[@samkal2041]

1. Pick it up from store or post 2. Go home with your console 3. Take xbox out of the box 4. Put your console next to tv and plug wires 5. Put batteries or battery accessory to your controller 6. Sit down 7. Start up the console I think these are real 7 things to do first.

[@andrewm4835]

I got one for Christmas thank you bro

[@kennethalarcon440]

I just got one I’m happy af

[@Kyubbigirl]

Ironically enough I just got one for my brother and I’m just watching these videos to see what it does lol.

[@CvltFabrics]

Hell yeah had to check this out after getting one my mans came thru! 👏🏼✨

[@Anyonewhos]

just got one ordered! can't wait it's coming tomorrow lol

[@ish_02]

yo. did it arrive?

[@CajunSoda]

Mines coming today :D

[@JayD_5446]

Let me save everyone the time, "Just go through your settings".

[@drakenra]

Is there an option to shutdown external USB drive (my USB drive light is still on and consumes 1.6W says my wattmeter) completely when Xbox Series X is off?

[@kingeris1657]

1:13. Who thought that was a game added to your library that you could not remember installing lol. It got me 👍

[@izachdanielcanete7214]

7 things to do first with your Xbox. 1. None because you have no money to buy one.

[@sonicandroxas]

Get your money up not your funny up.

[@dellman2kawesome]

If you try buy one now in UK you're expected to get it by the 18th December 😂

[@J7Niorr]

@@sonicandroxas why so rude

[@98ek9]

@@J7Niorr why so soft?

[@coolmeransom]

None because I’m getting a PlayStation 5

[@TomahawkFoss]

Finally got one today!!

[@nkorst21]

Thanks for this👍 I’m getting mine on sunday

[@cloutduck2859]

Just bought one so this is super helpful😅

[@thatsreallyam5758]

wish i could follow this list, but they’re sold out everywhere.

[@gossipboynyc2434]

First things to do were registration and setup, you have to set the console up once you boot it, like installing Windows

[@Skorpion-zo5rm]

I will sell mine to you 1,200

[@EBGamez1]

69th like :)

[@braidenj152]

After a year of trying, finally got one today lol

[@boots8562]

Same here

[@majorgear1021]

Congrats!

[@CharlesVanexX]

Still trying.

[@daveyp4804]

@@CharlesVanexX try buy and collect with argos if you’re in uk. just bought mine :)

[@CharlesVanexX]

@@daveyp4804 In the US, my wife just got me one for my birthday, super stoked.

[@greeny4741]

I was waiting for this video

[@ninjabanana3488]

Just got mine today😊😊😊

[@NBKVamp]

First one should be “find and buy one that is in stock”

[@steeliermammal3362]

If my monitor does 1080p HD and 75hz, should I select the option for 60hz and it will override, or select 120hz and it will downgrade to my 75hz? Also, will it look better if I choose 4k even if I have no 4K?

[@doquis7139]

No you have to set it to 60hz and 1080p

[@mastercyclonia]

This was very helpful

[@mattwaters6987]

Just ordered my XSX tonight from BestBuy (Canada) should be delivered Friday. Best of luck everyone!

[@smittyjohnson9554]

I can't wait until Xbox's 23 first party studios start to drop exclusives for this thing. It's going to be awesome.

[@williewilson2250]

This aged beyond milk

[@joseluislopes3956]

1:26 flashbang incoming

[@rickyosher4817]

Hello future person I see you finally got the series X.

[@kushorises9871]

Yeah yesterday mate

[@TheJusticeLeague]

Not yet

[@kushorises9871]

@@TheJusticeLeague 🙁

[@bertieseale7313]

For Christmas !

[@kwright663]

Actually yes I did on Thursday. Getting on January 29

[@JahDidDat]

where's the setting to make your games stop freezing and for Cold War to have audio when I try to play and stop crashing.

[@SjP_92]

Best trick is to be able to set the brightness of the LED light on both the console and your controller lower than default (when gaming in the evening)

[@Soupy_loopy]

Where is this option?

[@mrsenor32]

Finally got one! Waiting for it in the mail tho🙃

[@charltonchiggls4468]

Nice

[@majorgear1021]

it’s been 10 months, did it ever show up? or did porch thieves get it?

[@Stardxst0]

Thanks for the tips! ❤️

[@kieranjackson9261]

Getting mine 2morrow ☺️🥳

[@duncanmcintyre350]

The first thing i'm doing is putting a ping pong ball over the fan

[@biddlybongwong]

I got one yesterday it’s insane

[@notrenbanney2450]

You like it? Mine is coming today

[@maxh8475]

@@notrenbanney2450 what country are you from and where did you get it ?

[@themoe85]

Been Xbox users since the first one and it's nice to learn stuff idk about the new series x thanks.

[@goldsnafu]

none of this is new its all the exact same on the xbox one

[@willm.9687]

343 better give us a Pillar of Autumn Dynamic Theme when Halo CE turns 20 next year.

[@lenniegodber7805]

1 - Nothing, because there is so little stock you can’t buy one anyways

[@Marqc420]

I’m so happy to have finally got one. I’m in love and will never get off of it. It’s so smooth and the quick resume feature is amazing. Forget those PS5 goons 🙃

[@Bomaximus]

Look up and breathe ha

[@Darkstar301]

It might be a dumb question i was wondering why no power cord for the Xbox Series x controller I can ?? I even picked up an extra controller and it didn’t even have one ether?

[@boxing4life410]

Is there sound on game clips when you share them on the x box series x? Mine has no sound when I share them

[@ramseyschroeder8531]

Dang... disappointed vaping into it wasn’t on this list....

[@NamiKing]

I thought first thing to do is to find a store that has the console. Smh.

[@lamajaune6265]

mediamarkt

[@barrynzay]

Online is your best bet.

[@timgoodwin6008]

Ine arrives next Thursday, im stoked

[@Deadmatt777]

Man I need one this is crazy

[@darkula6665]

First thing is to be amazed at the controller which is amazing and unchanged, and see why it deserves a 8/10!!!

[@nicolasc.4547]

NICE

[@youraveragewatcher8527]

I’m so lucky I was on Costco when they dropped if

[@TheoryPhilosophy]

I like how you only blurred your gamertag for tip 2, the most important tip obviously.

[@jamessolly6367]

Why does my Xbox not have some of these features? Just got the series X and some of these features don’t seem to be available just look like the Xbox 1 setting still?

[@TronLegacy7]

Me after he turned the light mode on: *TURN THAT OFF YOU MONSTER*

[@TheDevilsAccountant]

Basically everything you can do on the One X.

[@xtentiong.f2537]

And your point is?

[@TheDevilsAccountant]

@@xtentiong.f2537 are you thick

[@xtentiong.f2537]

@@TheDevilsAccountant idk

[@dwightschrute3721]

@@xtentiong.f2537 at least you’re honest

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

One X can't do VRR, Quick resume, full RNDA hardware or ray tracing.

[@coolbreeze7132]

when I click dynamic background it doesnt let me select any like how it does in the video anyone know why?

[@SamButler22]

Some of these are useful tips for the Xbox One too

[@trash-boiii]

I'm still waiting for "get a Series x" step

[@darrenevans7551]

Expensive this year. Got ps5 for Xmas and ordered a console Dock, black side panels and ordering a series x in 3 weeks on payday with a Arctic pro wireless. Next month lg c1 and a wheel with pedals with clutch. Great year for gaming. Anyone know of a wheel/pedal set that works with ps5 and xsx?

[@jukingmaster]

This new Xbox has become my *dale-y driver* from now on.

[@kritizismmusics9737]

Just got one im so happy im gonna cry

[@sebastienhabicht2195]

Are you making on of these for PlayStation too?! 🥺

[@victorhojgaard1769]

I'm actually considering getting the xbox series x over the ps5, cuz on ps5 there's no.... Viable refresh rate. Dolby atmos. Games that I'm looking forward to. So maybe get xbox first, and then later on get the ps5 when horizon forbidden west comes out. Ps4 has ben my main console since release, so its still a tough choice to make. Cuz I just bought a new TV, Samsung q80r with viable refresh rate. New soundbar with dolby atmos. And i have no 4k blu ray driver.

[@marcuslightbody6933]

Honestly if you have the money you really can't go wrong with getting both It looks like there is going to be major 1st party games support for both systems this gen Very exciting

[@PSISilent]

I’m doing the same, Demon souls and Spider-Man doesn’t interest me, I’m just waiting until Final fantasy 16 comes out to get a PS5

[@victorhojgaard1769]

@@marcuslightbody6933 sounds great, but for the xbox series x I'm more curious to see whats all the fuss is about with VRR, and dolby atmos I know well, but not much support it on media apps, and they are very compressed. Both consoles got 4k blu Ray driver. Its probably what I'm doing, cuz I can still use my ps4 Pro for the games I have already and play with my friends on there

[@themagnus2919]

I also was excited for Horizon 2 but looks like I'm getting the xbox series x. Oh well...

[@PSISilent]

@@themagnus2919 well it’s coming out hopefully next year (around 1st or 2nd quarter I think)

[@DavidODST]

Finally got myself one. GameStop just got a shipment and got it so quick

[@rashakikizer9889]

Hdmi cec doesn't work and haven't been able to get The Alexa echo to work with it.

[@Umarasow]

I love this Pc😆

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Lol. A PC can't do what the X does for under a grand.

[@Donald_Allan]

The 2 games that I played on my Series X that I was impressed with were Titanfall 2 and Halo Combat Evolved from the Master Chief Collection. When I played Titanfall 2 on the Xbox One X I noticed that there was dips in the framerate and it would slowdown when it got busy at times. I also noticed that although it was supposed to be 4K on the One X, the textures didn't always look sharp either and the colour appeared washed out as it lacked HDR. On the Series X however, Titanfall 2 was running at a buttery smooth 4K 60fps and there wasn't a single drop in the framerate especially when it got busy and it didn't bug out or slowdown. The textures also looked very sharp all the time and the auto HDR mode really enhanced the colours and made the visuals look so much better. It was a significantly marked improvement in performance. With Halo Combat Evolved. I played that on my Xbox One X last week and the frame rate kept dipping and when it was busy it would also slow down and bug out. However, just like Titanfall 2 when I played Combat Evolved on my Series X yesterday, it was a vast improvement also running at a buttery smooth at 4K60 fps and the frame rate didn't drop once nor did it slow down or bug out. Also can the textures appeared much sharper. I need to finish installing Forza Horizon 4 on my Series X with the smart delivery option when I get back home this evening. If my experience with Halo Combat Evolved and Titanfall 2 are anything to go by, I'm expecting to see a much improved level of performance with Forza Horizon 4.

[@johny1220]

Duuuuuuuuude I love Titanfall 2 as well!!!! Playing it on my Series X right now! 😄

[@Drivaawwrrr]

Nice, I've been looking for an excuse to go back to titanfall 2 as well haha. Picking my series x up next month on pre-order for new stock.

[@mitchellrusso2898]

Even after adjusting the proper settings, my console still won't turn my TV on and my Xbox button does not switch the input 😕

[@lamri2470]

My Xbox series x is not turning on or off my tv. My tv is a 2019 LG C9 65” OLED. It works with my old Xbox one S tho! Can someone help?

[@cthulhulives1696]

Yeah when I went to buy one on launch day (8 A.M. EST), literally everywhere was sold out. Very cool.

[@lukeb1536]

Who dropped at 8 est?

[@brandons2640]

step 1: slam battle axe directly through system for the new renovation settings

[@jhonsmith2150]

Lol

[@rasheemthebestfirstone3274]

Did you change your name man

[@brandons2640]

@@rasheemthebestfirstone3274 no this is a Big L picture, he is a 90’s rapper

[@KevinIsNice6984]

0:54 imagine your playing this on speakers and you have an alexa and then your alexa actually launches forza

[@muzakkirkhan139]

I got my 3 days ago By the way thanks for the video

[@markd9318]

You gotta be able to get one 1st. Out of stock, unavailable, out of stock, unavailable. Want to throw money at Microsoft? Forget it. Out of stock.

[@blair5475]

I'm a scalper and I have 5 Series X for sale. You want one?

[@Rin_FGC]

@@blair5475 Hur hur hurrr. Clown.

[@blair5475]

@@Rin_FGC ?

[@VerticalStrafes]

@@blair5475 amount???

[@alastor1227]

@@blair5475 loser

[@sanders457]

I can do almost all of this on my original xbox one 😂

[@sooryaunshumulawkar6700]

well thats the point of both of them sharing similar ui

[@marcuslightbody6933]

Yes that's the point a UI that evolves over time Compare this UI to the launch Xbox one UI and you can see just how far it has come. There is your "generational" leap people love to look for

[@MarkYeeDaMajor]

I wish PlayStation did this.........nah.

[@SolarPeel]

They are still using the same architecture so it’s is the same yes.

[@vvvvv9040]

4k?

[@simplyded1055]

Even tho I'm a playstation boy, and will buy the ps5, the Xbox SX will really fit in my home decor

[@user-in2dy6zy8j]

Hope to get mines soon

[@knaapz1300]

Step 1. Buy a fire extinguisher

[@Am-zf3gq]

Why?

[@samharrison7390]

I hope the 5 people who actually got one enjoy this video

[@dertythegrower]

Tons of people got them.. imagine youre an adult PC gamer, cpu and gpu sold out 1 day

[@VelocityDrift.]

I will thanks 😌

[@carbonclaw7280]

Some of the features are available on the one X so how are they new on the series x?

[@xanderveal]

Great video mate 👍

[@SayakMajumder]

first and foremost , don't offer it any smokes ...

[@austinpruitt4165]

It was faked

[@SayakMajumder]

@@austinpruitt4165 yea ... it was pretty obvious

[@alfredo6900]

Me watching this knowing damn well i cant afford it

[@doyouseeagoat4036]

Same lol.

[@SuperMaanas]

true

[@Regular_1k]

I should watch this video in about a year or two when I actually get one

[@woodland_witch]

Mine arrives tomorrow I've been trying to get one since they came out