If you've just purchased an Xbox One, here are some essential tips and tricks you should know to get the most out of it.
25 Essential Xbox One Tips and Tricks
To connect your Xbox One to your TV, plug the included HDMI cable into the labeled HDMI output port on the back of the system and the other end into an HDMI input on your TV. Connect the power cable and plug it into a wall outlet as well.
When you turn on your Xbox One for the first time, you’ll be guided through a series of initial setup steps to do things like select your language, set up a Wi-Fi connection, and create a new Xbox network account or sign in with an existing account. Just follow the on-screen instructions once you’ve got it plugged in and connected, but if you need help Microsoft has a great step-by-step guide to walk you through it.
No one wants to sit around for an hour after opening up their new Xbox One on Christmas morning while it updates, so it's a good idea to go through the initial setup and update process ahead of time and then pop it back in the box. That way, your kids (or you…) can plug it in and start playing right away.
