You will also need to create a gamertag, or screen name that will identify you when playing online. If you have one (like an or email address or an account with Skype or Windows), you can log in to that account here. Microsoft will need you to log into your Microsoft account. A year's subscription regularly runs $59.99, though it does have a few perks such as discounts on games from the online store as well as a few free games of Microsoft's choosing each month. A free trial is often included as a redeemable code with your new console, but Microsoft also sells it in its Xbox online store under memberships (not to mention traditional retailers). To play games online, you're going to need an Xbox Live Gold subscription. Hey, Google: Getting your smart speaker up and running Setting up Xbox Live More: Just got a new PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro? Here's how to set it up right More: Got a new Nintendo Switch? Here's how to set it up properly Do it, go open some more presents and then we'll continue. Once connected, you'll likely be prompted to install a software update. The left joystick or directional pad will allow you to move the cursor while the "A" button will select. If you're connecting through WiFi, you'll need to add in your WiFi password. Ethernet is often more reliable and faster than WiFi and if your Xbox is near your router or an Ethernet port in your wall we recommend using that to connect online. You'll then be asked to connect your console to the internet, either over WiFi or a wired Ethernet connection. Once the controller is set up and the console is plugged in and turned on, follow the on-screen instructions for language and date and time. The wireless controller is also where you can plug in headphones or a headset to chat online. (This is also how you can add additional controllers in the future). Both white lights should flash rapidly before slowing into the same rhythm which will symbolize they are paired. If it is not synced, hold down the little dot above the "Xbox" button and a similar tiny button below the Xbox light on the console. It should already be synced with your new console. Put the batteries into the controller and press the "Xbox" button in the middle to turn it on. Make sure the Xbox isn't placed in a closed cabinet or with other devices on top of it that would block its fans. Plug the power cable into the Xbox and the included HDMI into the HDMI port labeled "To TV" with the other ends going to their respective sides. For this guide, we're going to focus on setting up just the Xbox portion. Unlike the PS4, Microsoft actually has two HDMI ports in the back of its systems, one to go out to the TV and one to connect to your cable or satellite box if you want to make the Xbox the hub of your TV. With the exception of 4K, the setup process for both the Xbox One S and One X is virtually identical and both systems come with what you'll need in the box including a controller, batteries and HDMI and power cables. While things were more complicated in the past, with the rise of WiFi and HDMI for TVs – a single cable that transmits digital audio and video from the console to the screen – things have gotten a lot simpler. Whether you bought an Xbox One S or an Xbox One X, we are here to help to make sure that you are making the most of your brand new system right out of the box. Now comes the real fun part: Getting it set up properly. Well done! You got that new Xbox One and have officially won the holidays.
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