Set up Your Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S Gaming Console

Are you struggling to set up your new Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S gaming console? Well, if you are, then this guide is for you because today, we will show you how you can set up your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S gaming console for the first time without any issue or problem.

Here’s how you can set up an Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S gaming console.

How Can You Set up Your Xbox Series X, Series S Gaming Console Using the Xbox App?

Follow these steps to set up your Xbox Series X or Series S gaming console using the Xbox app:

1. Install the Xbox app on your smartphone.
2. Now hit the “Console” icon, which is present in the top-right corner.
3. Next, hit the “Set up a new console” option.
4. Now submit the 10-digit code, which is being shown on your TV.
5. Next, hit the “Connect to console” option.
6. Now hit the “Join” option.
7. Hit “Next.”
8. Next, confirm your language and location and tap on the “Next” option.
9. Now connect to your Wi-Fi network or tap the “Use wired connection” option if you are using a wired internet connection.
10. After that, hit “Next” to install updates on your gaming console.
11. Now hit “Next”  to confirm your choice.
12. Next, select your desired power mode.
13. Now, you have to select your sign-in preferences (No barriers, Ask for my passkey, Lock it down).
14. Hit “Next” and then choose the “Enable instant sign-in” option to automatically sign-in to your gaming console when you turn it on.
15. Now select your “Automatic update” preferences and  then tap “Next.”
16. Next, tap on the “Turn on” option to enable remote features or tap “Skip” if you don’t want to enable them.
17. After that, hit “Next.”
18. Sign in to your account (Microsoft account).
19. Now hit “Next.”
20. Next, tap on the “No thanks” option to stop your console from sending usage data to Microsoft.
21. Now tap “Next.”
22. Next, give a name to your gaming console and then hit “Next.”
23. Now select your “Communication” preferences.
24. After that, hit “Next.”
25. Now hit the “Apply Settings” option to restore your system preferences from the cloud. Else tap “No Thanks.”
26. Next, choose the “Link Controller” option to sign in to the gaming console automatically using your controller.
27. Finally, hit the “Take Me Home” option to complete the process.

How Can You Set up Your Xbox Series X, Series S Gaming Console Manually Without Using the Xbox App?

Follow these steps to set up your Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S  gaming console manually without using the Xbox app:

1. Press and hold the power button of the gaming console to turn it on.
2. Now hit the “Menu” button.
3. Choose your desired language.
4. Now connect to your Wi-Fi network or tap on the “Use wired connection” option if you are using a wired internet connection.
5. Next, hit “Continue.”
6. Choose your location.
7. Now hit the “Start update” option to update your gaming console.
8. Next, turn on your controller by pressing and holding the “Xbox” button.
9. Now press the “A” button on your controller.
10. Next, update your controller by tapping on the “Update Controller” option.
11. Now hit “Next.”
12. Hit “Next” again.
13. Sign in to your account (Microsoft account).
14. Now tap “Next.”
15. Next, tap on the “No thanks” option to stop your console from sending usage data to Microsoft.
16. Now hit the “Apply Settings” option to restore your system preferences from the cloud. Else tap “No Thanks.”
17. Next, choose the “Link Controller” option to sign in to the gaming console automatically using your controller.
18. Finally, hit the “Take Me Home” option to complete the process.

Conclusion

This is a step by step guide that you can follow to set up your gaming console easily without any issue or problem. So, carefully follow all the instructions of the guide to set up your Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S gaming console for the first time without any issue.

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