How to Plug in an Xbox One S
To plug in an Xbox One S, simply connect the power cord into the power cable port on the console, marked by a single raised dot, and then plug the power cord into a power outlet. Additionally, connect the included HDMI cable to your TV and the Xbox One’s HDMI Out port to complete the setup.
Setting Up Your Xbox One S
Step-by-Step Guide
To set up your Xbox One S, start by connecting the console to your TV using an HDMI cable. Then, connect your console to your cable or satellite box by unplugging the existing HDMI cable connecting your cable or satellite box to the TV and plugging it into the Xbox’s HDMI In port.
FAQs
1. What Cords Come with Xbox One S?
The Xbox One S comes with an Xbox Wireless controller, two AA batteries, the Xbox console, an HDMI cable, a power cord, and a quick-start guide.
2. How Do I Plug My Xbox into My TV?
The most direct setup option is to connect your cable or satellite set-top box to your Xbox One with an HDMI cable, and then connect your Xbox One to your TV with another HDMI cable.
3. Why Won’t My Xbox One S Connect to My TV?
A damaged or incorrectly connected HDMI cable can prevent the video signal from reaching your Xbox correctly. Check your HDMI cables to make sure they’re securely connected to your devices and free from damage.
4. What Cords Do You Need for Xbox?
You can do a wired connection by using an Ethernet cable to connect it to your Internet source or you can also connect wirelessly if you have a wifi router available.
5. Do You Need a Power Cord for Xbox One S?
Yes, you need a power cord for Xbox One S, which is included in the box.
6. Does the Xbox One S Have a Power Cord?
Yes, the Xbox One S has a DC power cord that is approximately 3 feet, 6 inches (1.1 meters) long.
7. Why Won’t Xbox S Turn On?
The most common reasons your Xbox is not turning on are hardware, software, and power supply problems.
8. Is It Worth Buying a Series S?
Despite coming in at a super low price point, the Series S can play all the same games as the more expensive Xbox Series X.
9. Why Won’t My Xbox One Start Up?
If your Xbox One won’t turn on, it might be due to controller, HDMI, or power supply issues.
10. Why Won’t My Xbox One S Connect to HDMI?
A damaged or incorrectly connected HDMI cable can prevent the video signal from reaching your Xbox correctly.
11. Why Does My TV Say No Signal When My Xbox Is Plugged In?
An Xbox One ‘No Signal Detected’ type of error can often be caused by a minor glitch in the console’s hardware or operating system after an update.
12. Why Does My TV Say No Signal When Everything Is Plugged In?
This is often a result of either the TV box being powered off, not being properly connected to the TV, or the TV being set to the wrong input.
13. How Do I Force My Xbox to Start Up?
Unplug the power cord from the console, wait 10 seconds, plug the cord back into the console, and then press the Xbox button on the front of the console.
14. What to Do If Your Xbox One Won’t Load?
Try restarting your console, resetting your console, downloading the Offline System Update file (OSU1), updating your system, restoring your console to factory defaults, or having your console repaired.
15. Why Is Series S So Cheap?
The Xbox Series S is less expensive to manufacture and therefore more affordable to buy due to its lower GPU and CPU, less RAM, and smaller hard drive.