5 Things To Do Immediately About XBOX

Have you got an Xbox set at home gathering dust? Grab some love for your console, whether it be an Xbox One, the beastly Xbox Series X, the sleeky  Xbox Series S or a nostalgic Xbox 360.

And if you want to maximize its potential? Here are five things you should do NOW.

1. Update That Bad Boy

So, starting with the most basic concept: updates. The last thing anyone wants to see when they’re about to game is the dreaded “Your console needs an update” message.

Ensure that your Xbox is up-to-date with the latest system software. These updates frequently enhance performance, introduce new features, and eliminate bugs for both Xbox One or a cool console edition called series X.

Bonus Tip: Enable automatic updates to keep your Xbox prepared. We all know that waiting on an update is like waiting on a pizza delivery—never-ending.

2. Get Xbox Game Pass

Stop reading, go get yourself an Xbox Game Pass subscription if you don’t have it already. No, seriously. It is like having a game buffet at your fingertips.

It is the perfect subscription service for every type of gamer, with Game Pass covering everything from indies to blockbusters.

Also, it works on all Xboxes—Xbox One, Series X, and Series S—and PC. You’ll have an endless array of games to play. Just don’t come crying to me when you lose all sense of time and are gaming till 3 AM.

3. Download the Xbox App

This has become a kind of game-changer (pun intended) in the Xbox app. Access your console remotely, chat with friends and set downloads while not at home—this is all possible thanks to its app.

Imagine downloading the latest game you purchased at work and then it is waiting for you to play when you get home. Talk about an efficient use of time!

And it is great for uploading those completely intentional epic moments too — clips and screenshots can be posted directly to social media.

4. Spruce Up Your Gaming Setup

Its safe to say your Xbox is worthy of a home. Be it the miniature Xbox Series S or the monolith Xbox Series X your setup counts.

• Get yourself a good TV or monitor — If you are still using a 720p display to play your games, then somewhere deep down inside your Xbox is weeping.
• Get a quality headset — No seriously, you need to hear every little enemy step or slight gameplay sound; it is a game changer.
• Game FeaturesCable management — Because no one wants to activate the mid-game tripwire of tangled cables.

Or, throw in a few RGB lights. Because what would a gaming set without some glowing LEDs right?

5. Revisit the Classics

Dig out that dusty Xbox 360 from the closet, it’s throwback time. Because nothing evokes the nostalgia of old school Xbox gaming like a little Halo, Gears of War or Fable.

The best part? Great news: lots of Xbox 360 games are backward compatible on Xbox One, Series X, and Series S, so you won’t even have to whip the ancient hardware out.

Bonus Tip: Game with Friends

Friends make gaming better, you know that by now. Be it teaming up on the virtual battlefield, or dishing out some unwanted trash talk during a casual match — it’s the memories that count. Check new co-op games or find online pals using Xbox Game Pass or the xbox app.

Your Xbox Awaits

So there you have it — five easy things you can do today to improve your Xbox experience. If you are a casual gamer or a hardcore one, these tips will have you leveling up your console game soon.

Now go, power up that old Xbox One, flex that new Xbox Series X or dust off the good ol’ Xbox 360. Just remember — every now and then, step away … or at least stay hydrated during those marathon esthesias.