1. upgrade your Xbox Series X

So youve just pulled your brand-new console out of the box.

But who knows how long it was in there before it found its forever home?

Updating your console to the latest version as soon as you might is definitely the best option.

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The short version ofwhat Xbox Game Pass is, is that it’s a gaming subscription service.

Kind of like Netflix, but for video games.

Within reason, of course.

Close up shot of the Xbox Series X vent

The future really is now.

Log Into Your Spotify Account on Your Xbox Series X

The Xbox Series X doesnt just play games.

Whether she will understand it or not is another question.

Xbox Series X Settings to enable Voice Commands

By assigning your controller, it will also automatically sign you into your Xbox account.

Adjust Your Display configs to Suit Your TV

The Xbox Series X is capable of some pretty beefy graphics.

The console can easily display your gameplay in up to 4K without breaking a sweat.

Person holding a white Xbox Series X S Controller over RPG Keyboard

The Home Screen, by default, shows a series of apps.

You might want to customize those so that the apps you are most interested in are listed first.

you’re able to do so by pressing the view button on your Xbox controller.

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Xbox Series X Settings to turn TV on with Console