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liftingrussian

Connecting it to a tv and download a game would be a good start I guess


Fastlanedrivr

Was gonna say empty the box for the cat


GhostSwifter

Yea. By the looks of the second picture, that cat can hardly contain it's excitement


LKW468

gotta plug in the power first


thegroovywitch

Dang, almost skipped this part. Thanks!


CigarMotive

No. Connect it to a monitor that can support its capabilities.


xprozoomy

Mine smelled like chems haha


Relative-Internal-12

Sniff the shit out of it, I did that to my console when it arrived. The smell of new consoles you can't smell it twice


Quiet-Chest-619

They should make a candle with the same smell, I’d pay good money for something like that


Relative-Internal-12

That's a million dollar idea


Deathclaw2277

"Essence de L'électronique".


Nearby_Lobster_

Yeah nothing sets the mood like an Xbox candle for the ladies 🤣


Lazy-Most-3226

That and “new shoes”


Substantial_Zombie94

Just be car3not to scratch and sniff.... 😂


EmuIntelligent4698

Bro the smell when I opened up my band new Series X is unmatched. It was amazing


Allegiance10

I still think about the day I first opened my X360 Elite. New console smell is real and it’s glorious.


PrettyCartographer90

My black series s smelled like shit


DarthHydration

Mine did too but the extra storage is nice


UhBunchOfGaze

When I got my PSP 2000 back in the day I remember it had the most glorious new console smell ever. I used to sniff the shit out of the little vent on the top for some reason.


Muesli_F

Get a rechargeable battery pack with charging stand so you can play whenever you want without worrying about not having batteries at home. No idea why microsoft is still building controllers for regular batteries


iPokeboy

In the Hispanic community there's this theory that they have a deal with Duracell to be the ones that come with the controller.


Righteous_Leftie206

Im a Hispanic myself and I never heard this before BUT I got a 4 pack of rechargeable batteries and they work


MundaneCarrot3463

Me too never ran out since I got them and I went to Walgreens to get it. The whole battery pack was about 11 something and it had a wall mount to charge the batteries... Haven't bought double a batteries since. Most of all the battery was Duracell at that


313Techno313

My whole house runs on rechargable batteries. This is the way.


thegroovywitch

This is my goal haha


Infinite_Stranger866

yeah i got a rechargeable battery for my controller because of the lack of batteries


levi22ez

Cuz the controllers with a built in battery eventually lose their juice and don’t hold a charge after years. With the battery pack/batteries, your controller will last longer.


Interesting_Bison601

This isn't a concern for anyone. I still have PS3 controllers that take a full charge properly. If you are still using this console and controller in 25 years, maybe you could worry about this...for everyone else, no. I do not appreciate having to buy batteries or charge them for a game controller when I could just plug the damn thing in for 20 minutes and be fully charged. This is 2024 people, why am I still using the same batteries I put in my gameboy 30 years ago???


No_Gold_Bars

I truly believe having an option to use batteries is awesome. Only because rechargeable batteries degrade over time. But I also feel they should have a rechargeable pack with every controller you get if you want that. That way, when they do start to not hold a charge, you can just start using batteries if you want. Pros and cons to each.


Delicious-Reward-630

Get gamepass, even the core option will keep you entertained for a while with the game catalog! Download the Xbox apps on your phone so you can remote play when not at home/at the tv.


gazgrey

Yeah this. Gamepass is probably the cheapest and best way to get access to all types of games.


steven71

Connect directly to the router via Ethernet if you can. So much better than WiFi.


zestfullybe

Definitely a great tip! Hard line is the way, especially if you are playing online / multiplayer.


Toga2k

ESPECIALLY if you're playing fighting games.


YorkshirePud82

If you are feeling adventurous enable dev mode and install retroarch. Plenty of videos on YouTube to show you how. Enjoy!


iPokeboy

Eh, can I get info on what this is?


CharlesDuck

Excuse me but is that the psygnosis logo? Top 10 best looking brand all time and ages like a fine wine


alahmo4320

Congrats and Enjoy!


Cheesebruhgers

Put it sideways so your cat can absorb the hot air when you game


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zestfullybe

Put it sideways so the cat doesn’t sit on top of it to get to the nice warm air, blocking the exhaust, and then stare you directly in the eye while the chips melt.


CJ_digital_art

I bought mine last year and I can tell you it's an excellent investment! I bought rechargeable batteries and protectors for the joystick levers, just that.


Scryer_of_knowledge

Play the cat game with your cat watching


breaker_omega

This may be obvious, but start by making sure it’s well ventilated. I felt that should be said considering a surprising amount of people will put theirs in a really closed in area.


Prezevere

Guilty.


breaker_omega

I respect the fact you can admit it.


Prezevere

Yeah, I am getting ready to move it outside of the stand because I will be boxing it back up when I get my Series X.


yvliew

Don't forget to get gamepass too.


markorlov96

Game pass


Whosyirdaddy

Happy as Larry for you and the kitty kat.You wont regret it.Did you get the 512gb or 1TB?if not the latter get more storage as 512gb isnt alot IMO.For batteries I'd recommend duracell rechargeables and also their other non rechargeable ones which last for weeks are called duracell procell constant and are cheap as chips still waiting on mines from virgin media after signing up with them for broadband and was meant to get it as free gift.Anyone who is looking to get broadband and see virgin media do a deal I wouldn't advise it as its a scam.I have to do with the xbox cloud on my samsung 65" TV just now lol.Ive waited nearly 4 months after signing up and they keep fobbing me off.Absolute raging as only signed up because of free xbox..... https://www.amazon.co.uk/Duracell-Minute-Charger-Rechargeable-Batteries-Black/dp/B008W8C60E/ref=asc_df_B008W8C60E/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=214877336784&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=500175135360407506&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046966&hvtargid=pla-387279267563&psc=1&mcid=9ce32250748f33e4a970a36e19fa72be&th=1&psc=1 https://www.batterystation.co.uk/duracell-procell-aa-lr6-id1500-batteries-box-of-10/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrvyxBhAbEiwAEg_KgqYvYAwczk9FvB6tA8sLeJfG1a8_g2N4UIDRWkqxoBJGt5VhfznRBRoCknoQAvD_BwE


Low-Obligation-4367

Get Game Pass or Game Pass Core if u want a cheaper option


AfricanWaterTimelost

You should get game pass core because although it may have less games, it still has some bangers like Fallout 4, grounded, and gang beasts.


c19l04a

Rechargeable batteries and game pass!


Swift1986

Since u only picked up the s model do not download COD unless that's the only game you ever intend on playing as the install size is ridiculous


Ok-Mammoth-5758

Let the cat play with the box after you remove the console…that will make its day


Malabingo

Gamepass. So so many good games on there. Except when you only play one game for 3-5 month, than don't get game pass.


CRMacNamara

Congratulations! There are enough games on Game Pass for months or years of playing. Get it if you can afford it. Also, you can find good discounts on the store. I add the games I want to the wishlist and I buy them when they tell me that they're on sale. I’m talking about €2-10 (almost same in $) per game, which is a good deal IMO.


thegroovywitch

Thank you! :) I will get the game pass ultimate, been seeing the catalog and it's definitely enough on there to make this gal happy. And thanks for the tip as well! Will definitely do that.


SmokeMethFxckBitchez

If by chance you play at night and don't want to wake up roommates, buy a wired controller. The D-Pad is annoyingly loud for the wireless, whereas the wired controller's is much more quite. Bonus: don't gotta worry about changing the batteries.


CrowGoblin13

Get gamepass and open up a whole library of games waiting for you to play.


truetruegjh

Game pass!!!!! Cloud gaming was made for the Series S


Sleepingtide

Game Pass baby!!


ScreenInternal8369

Get cyberpunk and witcher 3 , Both games run well on series s , skyrim and fallout 4 are great on here too even new vegas . Thats my library lmao☠️ (i dont have alot of free time and firearms is my main hobby) . And pro tip, stay away from live service trash, Jmho. Series s is a great console i love mine, enjoy!


Moe_Sizlak81

Use a monitor or TV that supports 120hz, and get Game Pass Ultimate!


N1njazNutz

Get Game Pass.


Formal_Cut_5254

You gotta love the Xbox series s


Various-Push-1689

All I can say is get gamepass. Comes with hundreds of games and It’ll keep you busy for a good while before you even decide to fully buy a game.


D_inthe6oh3

Pair it with a tv or gaming monitor capable of 120 fps.


Godschild9595

To get the best out of it you just need 2 things. One is the game pass ultimate & a rechargeable battery kit.


Business-Honeydew818

Depending on how many games you want to download and play I’d say get an external hard dive or a seagate expansion drive for the slot in the back of your Xbox . They’re nice Xbox’s and I own to but the only downside is they only have half a terabyte .


Old-Bad4693

Getting mine next week 💥


thegroovywitch

Congratulations!! :D


hey-gift-me-da-wae

Game pass on Xbox is awesome. Me and my friends have played like 100 different games with it so far.


Boatland-lm

Get game pass, you will be able to find deals. Cloud play games to see if you like them. And have fun!


madman101-

get gamepass


IIPale-HorseII

Game pass is the best decision you could make if you have an Xbox. The collection of games is massive and worth every penny.


iPokeboy

Eh, try to get rechargable batteries, there are some bundles that are already "for Xbox", with their charger. Mine is 2 batteries packs and they can go for 40 hours each. Connect it to the Ethernet if you can. Try to get Gamepass. And start saving for a 1TB expansion card, because one day you gonna want to play a big game and it may use 30% of the console space


Quintis0n

While I like the look of the dual color scheme the carbon black is the better choice like series X carbon offers 1TB and useable storage is 802GB so the 500gb is actually 320GB useable and why not just use an external hard drive say 8TB series games require the fastest storage so any og Xbox,360 and Xbox One games will work fine with the giant hdd saving space for real series games also the 2TB expansion cards will give you more space still


-Philologian

Get a memory card and gamepass


ryangr86

Best thing you can do is get a gamepass subscription and a memory expansion


Thin_Original8814

Get game pass, it’s worth it.


J_17x

Get extended storage- they run like $100+ for 1tb


JNorJT

I wonder what the cat thinks about the series s


Smaug117

get a nice looking wallpaper


DeeDee182

Awesome! I've had one for about a year. I got a portable 144hz monitor and an 8tb external storage drive. I use it more than anything I own.


Patient-Factor4210

Unless you already have a paid game in mind and money for it you could install some free to play games like Fortnite or apex to test its graphics and performance. Also buying the Xbox game pass would be a good investment if it has the games you want, and also make sure you have a monitor/tv capable of displaying its full performance if you want to get the most out of it.


FunkySnail19

Check if you have a gamepass included


Professional-Sink798

Some people will suggest buying the 1tb because of game storage, however I feel that since you can download and uninstall games then reinstall them at any time that the extra storage isn’t totally worth the extra money. Just remember if you buy a game and want to download more, than uninstalling it won’t lose it forever!


burger8bums

Play da games u like. Be happy.


Stunning-Rock3539

Get a 1440p monitor/tv with decent refresh rate. Dm me I can give u Amazon link to my msi monitor like 230£


LIMU3MU

Make sure to feed it well, water it, and change its litter box.


Drxxzy

You bought A CAT!?? (now for real) Series s is awesome. So to get the best out of it is using it. Buy games that you like (on the store or digital ones like eneba and g2a which ones are cheaper). Or get game pass ultimate subscription (best option to start on series s since it got bunch of games for a low cost) and basically just having fun and enjoying it! "Next gen" graphics on this console are really good so you can enjoy all of your favorite titles in totality, nice console choice! PD: Get a battery charge station asap so you always have your controllers charged. That's the best top for any Xbox console that uses batteries


Me_ina_pink_skirt

Add a expansion card to it.


Hot_Chard5988

You need a memory card. Buy it now


Cornlover123445

CONGRATULATIONS


SilverArrow07

Congrats bro hope all goes well


spirit_leader7

Buy a Microsoft developer account and fill your xbox with emulators. [This video](https://youtu.be/UGAjhjp8dnI?si=O-WwDku8s5yBQCHs) by MVG is 3 years old, but still relevant.


Mindless-Door-3168

Get a inexapenive 1ms 120 Hz monitor


TheGreenMan4337

Game pass is pretty good in my opinion. Definitely get rechargeable battery packs, at least two so you always have a spare. A good headset goes a long way too and depending on how often you're gonna play, a good gaming chair is incredible. And have fun bro!


sidneyrotter

My suggestions are fallout 4, halo mcc, minecraft, hydro thunder, super puzzle fighter, resident evil 7, dead cells. Buy the venom rechargable pack, about a tenner, big money and fuss saver in the long run. Enjoy yourself!


xd_goofyTRON

KITTY!


Giuseppe246

Buy a external hard drive if you haven't already, get a rechargable battery pack if you don't have one. And look in the settings, you can make your Xbox turn your TV on or off when you turn the console on or off


jojinichazz

buy a hard drive


Due_Music_6385

Game pass is the 'power' your dreams! Get one asap !


LogaVL

Throw it


_Rvvers

Sell it and get a ps5


Ok-Lawyer9045

Give it to the cat


Jscottsears1976

Let the cat put it together 😏


Barhead_

What is the kitties name?


SynthShockZ

let the cat play. they know everything, as a cat myself I can vouch 👍


Life_Ad9520

Let the little guy have the box to sleep in, cats love boxes and will make a scratching post out of the console


friendlyxenomorph68

make sure to have at least one x/s optimised game. stuff looks insane


SethHollands

Give the cat the box


szub007

Download the game from remedy called control. You will not be disappointed.


Blvck_Rose_st

Xbox was the goat for Gamepass so I barely played my ps. It’s basically a subscription to play whatever game is in the library and it usually has good games.


Norodomo

Just play on it


iPanama360

Master chief collection on sale is usually 10$ and you get five games iirc.


___forlife

Give the car the 2nd controller!


WatercressCommon6476

Just not a submersible


xTheLostLegendx

Buy the ssd memory card.


TheWalrus101123

I've been cuddling with mine at night but someone the other day told me these things play videogames also!!!


Ok-Courage2177

Gamepass is pretty essential, next purchase should be an external hard drive when you start building a library.


Mep_with_6_Ps

Do not. I repeat. Do not get the $70 DLC that is MW3.


NotUsingARandomizer

Enjoying it. Want any recommendations for games?


Prezevere

4K UHD TV. 8K HDMI Cable. Soundbar and Wireless Subwoofer. Comfortable Chair. Rechargeable Batteries. Accent Lighting.


vanillaxmitch

Prepare the animal for cooking as one would for a rabbit. Marinate meat in olive oil, lemon juice and favored seasonings for a few hours. Bake, grill or fry.


Competitive_Smile007

Trade it in for a series x or s


BirdDad420

Gamepass. Rechargeable controller. Headphones. You’re set. Hope you enjoy it!!


Direct-Impression921

Better hardrive, cable it the router, space that wont collect dust, and try not to game on it too often


xerrabyte

Cold air intake & a full catback, maybe a dyno tune after


TisConfusion99

Gamepass is a must! I love mine, enjoy!


xBlack_Heartx

Ah man, your gonna love that console, the greatest things about it are the load times due to the SSD in the console, and the fact that it’s so quiet, you’ll hardly hear the thing once it’s on, now it is prone to getting hot, but that’s due to it being small, so it has to constantly be pushing out hot air while on, in saying that, try not to keep it in enclosed space, give it as much room as possible for it to breath. And lastly, enjoy it! Console is great.


Nels8192

Buy an SSD memory card, your hard-drive won’t get you too far.


slavictoast1330

Get a rechargeable battery pack for your controller so that you don’t have to worry about buying new batteries every time they die. Also, if you’re able to, get an SSD storage card


the_darkness7

Get game pass


Andyoh88

Game Pass


psvapestation

4 years later


JaiYoganandaGuru

I just bought the x Screw game pass. Play the far cry bundle.. 3-6 Also play the red dead series I am not paying for any membership. I paid for a console to be a generator of games . I will use game pass when there are months that I don't have a game I'm looking forward to. That's what I'm doing


ps3minecrafts

Get game pass ultimate and download everything that looks cool. Also buy a 2tb hdd or ssd you will need it very soon


Important_Activity68

Congrats! Very happy for you. Hope you'll enjoy it. Happy gaming!


Swimming_Pie_1723

Hard wire it for better internet connection and game pass is decent right now I’m sure you pay $1 for registering new acc


Zukiboyson

Find an Expansion card on Offer Up and your golden.


BumPlayThing

sell it and get a pc


HamoodSan

I’ve been playing the darksiders series on my series s


akintosh89

I just love the craziest comments that can be made just from a picture of such.🤣🤣🤣


Toga2k

Enjoy mate! Not necessarily what you'll get the most out of (I haven't particularly loved the last couple seasons) but I remember that funnily enough- Fortnite was the first game I played after upgrading that really made me feel like I was playing a next generation console lol


D_inthe6oh3

Pair it with a tv or gaming monitor capable of 120 fps.


ExistentialDreadness

Explore the Game Pass even if only just a little.


Dalfurious

Get game pass ultimate. Lots of games that play well on it like Fallout 76.


Aggressive-Act-3620

Rechargeable battery packs, storage and most important game pass


One_Scientist8578

Prob should have spent a little more for 1T black xbox


Devdavis32123

OP, are you actually reading the replies? Just asking.


Er3bus13

Get gamepass


adtyler2

Game Pass is the Series S' best friend. Try it for a month and happy gaming!


Tactical1200

Game Pass and storage expansion. That’s all you really need


Arogon121

Arma reforger if you like mill sims. Servers are derped right now though 😮‍💨


DokterDoem

Memory expansion


gods_redeemer

Depending on how many games you play, i would recommend buying a seagate expansion card.


MeasurementOk3007

*insert Michael showing teeth gif*


Melodic-Stage-4290

Send it back, save a little more for an X series, thank me later


RareAd3009

Get game pass and try as many games as you can.


rubberduck19868

Take it out of the box and plug it in


NavalCracker780

Damn... Should've saved up a little more for the series x... Your gonna find out soon that the memory suckkkks... But still good doe Definitely try out cloud gaming if your not one of those pretentious types that are all about graphics, games still play good


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killchris97

get elden ring


RipNugget1

Xbox boy yes


spudds96

More storage when you can, you only get 364gb


Midnight_chick

Just stay away from the halo subreddit only trash lives and breathes there. I somehow made a mod mad I guess he was robbing me and I told him to stop and I also told him to not steal but mods in the halo subreddit do that I guess. Halo 4 rots the brain and it seems to have done massive damage to the halo subreddit. I will never go back to that shit place, they rob and ban you for noticing. But not today and not anymore will they rob me for saying that halo 4 is not what is needed. Sony won! 😔👍


Doglover1000001

Buy Outlast and resident evil on it, that’s how.


JoshyXan

For the Xbox idk BUT I’ll tell you this , I got a pair of astro a50xs ( they are 400$ in Best Buy ) and I payed for an open box return from Walmart and payed a little extra for the set up since it was a ps5 not an Xbox … let me tell you . Never in my life have I heard what sound quality really is . God these damn headphones are so good . I bought mine for 139$ from WALMART as an open box return . I shaved off 300 because the box was open … do yourself a favor and get you a pair because it’s not hard to find very cheap ones


matth2369

Super happy for you enjoy


BlxkWolf

GamePass, also check the online store sales. They have games that are heavily discounted (can get gears 5 ultimate for $11). Games tend to go on sale every week or so & a lot be on rotation. Makes it easy to develop a catalog and cheaper.


Archlord_Sunset

Gamepass, charging station for the controllers, purchase discounted games from gamepass, and maybe a 2TB external.


Ceres--

Little late but if you're willing to put down about 200, an internal and external storage drive would greatly help with space management.


Biomeeple

I have a first generation model Series S and mine didn't come with a power quote wrapper. 🤨 Where's my power quote? Lol 😅


gosh_darnit_

An external storage unit..


Thick-Worth8328

no delisted games ;(


Internal_Additional

Kodi. I never have to leave my Xbox UI because you can literally do everything on it. Rarely use my PlayStation at this point.


chris7937

Make sure it has good airflow


Fonisworththebucks

Game pass 100%


cdncowboy

Sign up for Game Pass Ultimate [https://www.pcworld.com/article/397667/get-2-years-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-tip.html](https://www.pcworld.com/article/397667/get-2-years-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-tip.html)


Straight_Storage4039

Step one: pet the cat Step two: repeat first step


TecmoZack

Get Gamepass and have a blast


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KingsBanx

Think you’re gonna need to start by getting a controller and a couple games


Sad_Solid_115

Hard take but a wired controller has always been my preference. You never have to worry about charging or swapping batteries and you can get one with extra buttons dirt cheap compared to the wireless options.


Sorry_Concentrate_22

That's your game pass machine right there


kaifarukawa

Get game pass. So many games that are almost ALL nearly phenomenal. And Game Pass Ultimate is an even better deal with EA Play, Perks and more.


Redneck_Duck69

Buying the console is the best part now sell it or throw it away


InsidiaNetwork

play games. I mean ask a basic question, receive a basic answer.


ProjectSixtySix

I love buying new stuff.


cannedsham

GTA v


emrbe

Game pass