XBOX One S, Setup

Users upgrading or adding an additional Xbox One 

If you’re upgrading or adding an additional Xbox One, using an external storage device can 
make digital setup faster and simpler. You can back up your settings and copy all your favorite 
games and apps from your original Xbox One to this external storage device. For instructions on 
how to back up your settings, see 

Back up your settings

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Important

 Backups don’t include settings for things that might be different on your new Xbox, 

such as console name or the ability to control a specific TV, cable box, or audio/video receiver. 

Physical connections 

There are three USB 3.0 ports on the Xbox One console: two on the back, and one either on the 
front (Xbox One S, Xbox One X, and All-Digital Edition) or on the left side (original Xbox 
One). Connect the external storage device to any of the available USB 3.0 ports. For more 
information on using additional USB devices with your Xbox One, see 

Using the USB ports on 

your Xbox One console

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Note

 As a best practice, make sure all the cables on the back of your console are gathered away 

from the console so that they’re not touching it. 

Plug in the power supply 

1.

Plug the power supply into the leftmost port on the back of the Xbox One console.  

2.

Plug the power cord into the power supply.  

3.

Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.  

Now that you’ve set up the console, it’s time to power it on and set up your system.  

Begin your digital setup