**Update on activation issues** Apparently the issue lies with my particular phone's security settings in regards to wifi-direct connections. My friend who has almost the same phone (international edition) was able to activate everything just fine. So if you have issues, its more likely your phone than your xbox. Just try another device to activate and you should be good. Still annoying as heck but hey what'cha going to do? :)
Yeah maybe since they are so uncommon they treat these like gold knowing they get top dollar for it. Poor guy that traded it in probably got $20 and free copy of Madden '06 🤣
@@theradtoast1159 two months on and it’s going strong. I got the two year warranty just in case but it’s been a beast and I’ve had an awesome time. No issues aside from a small ding.
@@vc561 Its still hard asf to get a series x today, I got mine from microsoft refurbished and it has a 3 year warranty so im happy, since i trust microsofts refurbs way more and the warranty is long enough to make me comfortable.
Pretty sure on Xbox one you didn't need the app either. support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/set-up-new-system Xsx mentions the app in step3 support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/set-up-new-series-x-s but then later on it lets you use the controller if you like. It's convoluted for sure. For buying a new console most people just want to play the darn game and not fuss about with this extra garbage. I miss the 360 in that regard
Yeah idk why it was screwing up on the phone app. My guess is somehow I had a security setting disallowing wifi direct connection. My friend who bought this Xbox has practically the same version phone (it's the worldwide version) and setup went through just fine. It's a frivolous feature that's unnecessary. I just want to play games gosh darn it! 😜
So going refurbished the best bet would be straight from Microsoft store? Cause I recently got mine and I'm watching all kinds of reviews and unboxing. Any tips or updates on your experience with this console would be very appreciated.
Have not purchased refurb from Microsoft themselves, but if it's like my prior purchases from others like Dell & Apple, it should be damn near mint unless they specifically state otherwise If I had the choice between the two for an Xbox (GameStop or Microsoft) refurbished, I'd go Microsoft if possible.
To further add, no my friend that now owns the console hasn't had any issues with it and is quite happy given the circumstances of how hard it is to grab one
@@vc561 I have literally called dell up been like I want a gaming laptop which I use for video editing for work and travel and etc and ive gotten new computers at refurb prices they are wicked, back when 6th gen intel was brand new I got a Alienware 17 R3 with i7 6700 hq, 32gb ram 2x 1tb pcie ssd dual 980m's and the upgraded display so 1440p i think it was at like 144 hz at the time was nuts and the best machine they made if you went direct on site it was like $2500 for those specs, I got mine for $1400 cause I called them up and asked. I got a refurb laptop for my main pc right now works perfectly and love it, will replace it next year, also got a refub xbox series x from microsoft directly.
Glad I could help someone out. I Microsoft is selling them refurbished themselves but they make you bundle it with at minimum 3 month gamepass subscription for $45. Optional warranty is another $50 if that puts you more at ease www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/build/Xbox-Series-X-Certified-Refurbished/8Q7BGHMLGDJV?cid=&preview=&previewModes=
@@vc561 not anymore, now they let you buy the console alone. I paid 500 after tax for mine. good thing is certified refurbished products come as if they were brand new
Very cool even in used condition a series x/s and ps5 are very hard to come by, I was luckily able to get the ps5 on launch but I was unable to secure the series x and still can’t almost a year later I’ll probably just wait and get an s but I am glad you got one!
Thanks dude! Yeah it has been even harder than last year IMO. I got this one for my friend who was desperate so he pulled the trigger. He wanted me to test it out so I figured I'd do a video on it. If you are trying to snag one I recommend using discord and signing up for alerts. I used this one to get it discord.gg/8ZyPEUGT
I just got an Xbox series x from Gamestop refurbished as well. Fedex destroyed the box but Gamestop packed it well enough to survive. You could tell previous owner had dropped it on its corner, and had changed disks so many times they wore the plastic down near the drive. A screw was loose and bouncing around inside, luckily it came out. Light scratches on the unit but I purchased a skin that should take care of that. Overall kinda iffy experience, for only $40 less than new I never would have purchased this if new one were actually available.
Dang sorry to hear about that. Good thing is you can return it and buy from Microsoft as they have them in stock ATM for 550 bundled with 3 months of gamepass www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-series-x-bundle/8vg21nnh47f6?ranMID=46107&ranEAID=je6NUbpObpQ&ranSiteID=je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA&epi=je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA&irgwc=1&clickid=_yfj12njbv9kf60d3oa2ac0ldx32xtc0to3vzt6ov00&OCID=AID2200058_AFF_1243925_3327_je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA_190407&WT.mc_id=AID2200058_AFF_1243925_3327_je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA_190407&OWTGT=AFF_1243925&activetab=pivot:overviewtab
No warranty as this wasn't purchased for myself but a friend of mine. He has reported no issues at all. Personally I would opt for the warranty especially for used/refurb. New systems come with a 1 yr manufacturer warranty. Refurb systems from the Microsoft store is 90 days. I think GameStop is only 30 days but don't quote me on that
@@vc561 I just bought one from GameStop online refurbished. Should I get it or cancel the order? No warranty. Should I be worried or naw. 30 days and return it right?
Personally i would buy a warranty at least for a year if buying preown/refurb. If you have pets that shed hair, get the warranty. No matter how clean you are, pet hair gets sucked into the intakes and stifles air flow and eventually systems overheat and need service (ps4 was notorious for this) If you have 30 days to return it, leave it on for a few hrs each day, play it much as you can, fill the drive up with games anything to stress it, etc.
What's ironic is that my buddy has the same phone and it activated without issue. I guess I must have have some extra security turned on the phone. I miss the days of just turning it on. Guess I'm turning into a boomer 😜
**Update on activation issues**
Apparently the issue lies with my particular phone's security settings in regards to wifi-direct connections.
My friend who has almost the same phone (international edition) was able to activate everything just fine.
So if you have issues, its more likely your phone than your xbox. Just try another device to activate and you should be good. Still annoying as heck but hey what'cha going to do? :)
Wow. I really expected them to have sanded the thing to oblivion. I found one myself and I’m praying it’s in that good a shape.
Yeah maybe since they are so uncommon they treat these like gold knowing they get top dollar for it. Poor guy that traded it in probably got $20 and free copy of Madden '06 🤣
how’s it been
@@theradtoast1159 two months on and it’s going strong. I got the two year warranty just in case but it’s been a beast and I’ve had an awesome time. No issues aside from a small ding.
@@vc561 Its still hard asf to get a series x today, I got mine from microsoft refurbished and it has a 3 year warranty so im happy, since i trust microsofts refurbs way more and the warranty is long enough to make me comfortable.
I dont recall needing the app to setup, i think you can just pick setup without phone
Pretty sure on Xbox one you didn't need the app either.
support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/set-up-new-system
Xsx mentions the app in step3
support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/getting-started-set-up/set-up-new-series-x-s but then later on it lets you use the controller if you like. It's convoluted for sure.
For buying a new console most people just want to play the darn game and not fuss about with this extra garbage.
I miss the 360 in that regard
This setup was crazy, i had the option to skip using the app and it took my 5 minutes at the most.
Yeah idk why it was screwing up on the phone app. My guess is somehow I had a security setting disallowing wifi direct connection.
My friend who bought this Xbox has practically the same version phone (it's the worldwide version) and setup went through just fine.
It's a frivolous feature that's unnecessary. I just want to play games gosh darn it! 😜
So going refurbished the best bet would be straight from Microsoft store? Cause I recently got mine and I'm watching all kinds of reviews and unboxing. Any tips or updates on your experience with this console would be very appreciated.
Have not purchased refurb from Microsoft themselves, but if it's like my prior purchases from others like Dell & Apple, it should be damn near mint unless they specifically state otherwise
If I had the choice between the two for an Xbox (GameStop or Microsoft) refurbished, I'd go Microsoft if possible.
To further add, no my friend that now owns the console hasn't had any issues with it and is quite happy given the circumstances of how hard it is to grab one
@@vc561 Thank you so much. You just earned a new sub and thank you again for answering all my questions.
No problem any time. And thanks for the sub! It's very appreciated!🙂
@@vc561 I have literally called dell up been like I want a gaming laptop which I use for video editing for work and travel and etc and ive gotten new computers at refurb prices they are wicked, back when 6th gen intel was brand new I got a Alienware 17 R3 with i7 6700 hq, 32gb ram 2x 1tb pcie ssd dual 980m's and the upgraded display so 1440p i think it was at like 144 hz at the time was nuts and the best machine they made if you went direct on site it was like $2500 for those specs, I got mine for $1400 cause I called them up and asked.
I got a refurb laptop for my main pc right now works perfectly and love it, will replace it next year, also got a refub xbox series x from microsoft directly.
I just ordered one , I feel better after seeing your video, thanks! Tried for over a year to get a new one, can't find it.
Glad I could help someone out. I Microsoft is selling them refurbished themselves but they make you bundle it with at minimum 3 month gamepass subscription for $45. Optional warranty is another $50 if that puts you more at ease
www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/build/Xbox-Series-X-Certified-Refurbished/8Q7BGHMLGDJV?cid=&preview=&previewModes=
@@vc561 not anymore, now they let you buy the console alone. I paid 500 after tax for mine.
good thing is certified refurbished products come as if they were brand new
I saw that! Look like the scalpers grasp is beginning to break hold! 😎
Very cool even in used condition a series x/s and ps5 are very hard to come by, I was luckily able to get the ps5 on launch but I was unable to secure the series x and still can’t almost a year later I’ll probably just wait and get an s but I am glad you got one!
Thanks dude! Yeah it has been even harder than last year IMO.
I got this one for my friend who was desperate so he pulled the trigger. He wanted me to test it out so I figured I'd do a video on it.
If you are trying to snag one I recommend using discord and signing up for alerts. I used this one to get it
discord.gg/8ZyPEUGT
@@vc561 ok will do thanks!
I got one from Walmart but you have to be a plus member it’s 12.95
I just got an Xbox series x from Gamestop refurbished as well. Fedex destroyed the box but Gamestop packed it well enough to survive.
You could tell previous owner had dropped it on its corner, and had changed disks so many times they wore the plastic down near the drive.
A screw was loose and bouncing around inside, luckily it came out. Light scratches on the unit but I purchased a skin that should take care of that.
Overall kinda iffy experience, for only $40 less than new I never would have purchased this if new one were actually available.
Dang sorry to hear about that. Good thing is you can return it and buy from Microsoft as they have them in stock ATM for 550 bundled with 3 months of gamepass
www.microsoft.com/en-us/d/xbox-series-x-bundle/8vg21nnh47f6?ranMID=46107&ranEAID=je6NUbpObpQ&ranSiteID=je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA&epi=je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA&irgwc=1&clickid=_yfj12njbv9kf60d3oa2ac0ldx32xtc0to3vzt6ov00&OCID=AID2200058_AFF_1243925_3327_je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA_190407&WT.mc_id=AID2200058_AFF_1243925_3327_je6NUbpObpQ-PCaCvsAd3PpUrW4Jy9gGjA_190407&OWTGT=AFF_1243925&activetab=pivot:overviewtab
Did you opt for 1 or 2 year warranty?
No warranty as this wasn't purchased for myself but a friend of mine. He has reported no issues at all.
Personally I would opt for the warranty especially for used/refurb. New systems come with a 1 yr manufacturer warranty. Refurb systems from the Microsoft store is 90 days. I think GameStop is only 30 days but don't quote me on that
Ahhhh that's why I never order anything online because I know what will come next
Down the road hopefully xbox sells faceplate like ps5 has
They would have to redesign it to accommodate that. Dbrand makes skins for them though
dbrand.com/shop/xbox-series-x-skins
i subscribed
Never buy pre owned systems some times they won’t work
Never buy pre owned systems ^without buying a warranty^. sometimes they won't work FTFY my guy :P
@@vc561 ok I’ll keep that In mind
@@vc561 I just bought one from GameStop online refurbished. Should I get it or cancel the order? No warranty. Should I be worried or naw. 30 days and return it right?
Personally i would buy a warranty at least for a year if buying preown/refurb.
If you have pets that shed hair, get the warranty. No matter how clean you are, pet hair gets sucked into the intakes and stifles air flow and eventually systems overheat and need service (ps4 was notorious for this)
If you have 30 days to return it, leave it on for a few hrs each day, play it much as you can, fill the drive up with games anything to stress it, etc.
Mine came with a warranty it’s a new system
Fun fact you dont have to use the stupid app to set it up, I skipped it entirely
What's ironic is that my buddy has the same phone and it activated without issue. I guess I must have have some extra security turned on the phone.
I miss the days of just turning it on. Guess I'm turning into a boomer 😜