GETTING STARTED WITH YOUR
XBOX CONSOLE


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Set up your Xbox console

The Xbox setup experience is easier than ever before. All you need is a Microsoft account, a broadband internet connection, HDMI-capable TV, and Xbox console.

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Your away game

The Xbox app keeps you connected to your gaming community. Share game clips and screenshots, chat, get notifications, explore Game Pass, and more. Plus, play games from your console.*

Microsoft Complete for Xbox

Play worry-free with up to three years of accidental damage coverage for your Xbox console and included controller.

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One account to manage all things Xbox

You’ll need an account to play games and access other experiences on your console, Windows PC, and Xbox mobile app. If you don’t already have an account, you can create one for free.

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Find and add friends

Search for friends by their gamertag or connect to your Facebook account to see who’s playing. Manage and connect with friends on the Xbox app or your console.

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Earn Rewards with Xbox

Get rewards for the games you love to play. Start earning points by shopping for games and eligible items at the Microsoft Store, playing games, completing Quests, and more.

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Manage your children’s console gaming activities

Xbox consoles come with family settings built-in to help manage screen time, social interactions, online spending, and access to mature content. Easily manage your children’s console gaming activities with the Xbox Family Settings app, directly on the console, or online.

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Explore the Xbox dashboard

The Xbox dashboard allows you to easily manage your profile, find and play games and entertainment, and connect with others. Check out the latest improvements.

A selection of games available or coming soon with Game Pass including Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Starfield, Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, and Sea of Thieves.

Discover your next favorite game

Enjoy hundreds of high-quality games on console, PC, and cloud. Dive into legendary franchises. Play together with friends.

Box shots for Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Fallout 76 Skyline Valley Deluxe Edition, Grand Theft Auto Online, EA SPORTS™ College Football 25, and Elden Ring.

Grow your digital games library

Buy and download digital games and content directly from your console or at xbox.com.

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Play with friends

Join the greatest community of gamers on our advanced multiplayer network.

A mobile device is clipped to an Xbox controller, showcasing a selection of titles to play. The world of Halo Infinite stretches beyond the phone.

Play your Xbox games on phone and tablet

Play games from your console straight to your PC, phone, or tablet over the internet with Xbox remote play.

Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Xbox Series X|S, Legendary Viking Eivor leads his army into battle.

Experience games built for Xbox Series X|S

Games featuring the Optimized for Xbox Series X|S icon will showcase unparalleled load-times, visuals, responsiveness, and frame rates up to 120FPS.

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Bring your favorites with you

Play thousands of games from four generations of Xbox with Backward Compatibility, including Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Original Xbox titles.

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Manage storage

Xbox consoles come with either a 512GB or 1TB internal hard drive to save your games and apps. You can gain additional space by either uninstalling games you’re not actively playing, connecting an external hard drive to your Xbox console, or adding a Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S.

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Share your favorite gaming moments

Use the dedicated share button on the new Xbox Wireless Controller to capture a screenshot or video and share it directly to popular social media sites.

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Enjoy 4K entertainment

Access your favorite entertainment apps and stream 4K video on Disney+, Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Microsoft Movies & TV, and more. Movies and TV shows can also be purchased directly from your Xbox console.

BROWSE ENTERTAINMENT APPS
Various Xbox accessories including the Xbox Wireless Controller, Play and Charge kit, and Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S are arranged next to each other.

Elevate your game with Xbox accessories

All Xbox gaming accessories work across Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S consoles.

Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller

Xbox Elite Series 2 Wireless Controller

Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable

Xbox Rechargeable Battery + USB-C Cable

Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S

Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S

Connect to your console on the go with our Xbox apps

Xbox app on mobile

Share game clips and screenshots, chat, get notifications, explore Game Pass, and more.

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Xbox Family Settings app

Easily manage your children’s gaming activities on Xbox console, all from your phone and in real time.

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