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What is faster: wireless or cable?

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Wired Ethernet cables will always be faster, but WiFi is much more convenient. The choice is ultimately up to you.

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XBox 360 makes you purchase XBox Live cards. Does XBox One have free WiFi?

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No. Your Xbox Live membership, however, will work on both Xbox One and Xbox 360.

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Are all Xbox One consoles WiFi ready?

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Yes.

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Do I need internet to play regular games on the Xbox one?

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No, unless you are trying to play online with other players via WiFi or Xbox live.

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I have internet but no cable. Will I be able to play games on Xbox one?

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As long as you have a good internet connection, you should be able to connect your internet to your Xbox, allowing you to play games.

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Why can't I get my Xbox 360 to connect to the internet?

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If you have an Xbox 360, and it's not a slim, then you either need an Ethernet cable or an Xbox 360 wireless internet adapter. If you do have a slim, you don't need either of these, and you must have poor internet connection.

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My Xbox won't connect to my Wifi sometimes. What can I do?

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If you have an Xbox 360, unplug your Wifi router and modem, turn your 360 off, then wait for about 10 minutes. After that, plug in your router and modem, turn your 360 on, and try to connect back to your Wifi. If the problem happens again, just repeat these steps.

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Why does my Xbox one only allow me to download half-games?

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This occurs if you download a lot but don't have much space, then it will freeze all the time and won't download properly. Remove some things to free up space to see if that helps.

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If I buy a golden subscription, do I need internet access?

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Yes.

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Where can I type in an internet address?

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If you're speaking of web-browsing, then you need to download Microsoft Edge from the store. There you can web browse.

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How do I set up a second Xbox One controller?

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Press the connect button on the top of the controller and the button on the Xbox at the same time

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Is there any way to make the wireless connection stronger?

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Follow the recommendations in Improve WiFi Reception to ensure you're getting the most out of your signal.

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How do I set up a wired connection on my Xbox One if I don't have a long enough Ethernet cable?

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You will have to move your Xbox closer to your cablemodem, use wireless connection found in settings, or get a longer Ethernet cable; they can be found inexpensively online.

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What kind of wireless adapter does an Xbox One have?

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Xbox ones don't require a wireless adapter. You can begin setting up a wireless network connection immediately in the network settings without any third-party equipment.

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If I have a wired or wireless internet connection on the Xbox, is it necessary to subscribe to Xbox Live Gold to play Fifa 18 online?

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The method of connecting your Xbox to the internet doesn't matter in this situation. If you plan on playing online multiplayer you will need an Xbox Live Gold subscription to do so. Xbox Live Gold subscriptions can be bought with a credit card or at a local retail store in the form of a prepaid card.

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Do I need to connect to the internet to use an Xbox one?

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No, but you will need to connect to the internet to play with friends or log onto Xbox Live.

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Which kind of ethernet cable do I need for my Xbox One to connect to the internet?

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Any kind or a Patch cable. Make sure you have enough length. An Ethernet cable is all that’s required.

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What do I do if my Xbox One will connect to the ethernet cable, but not through WiFi?

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Test your WiFi thru another device. (iPad or iPhone.) If this works, then refer to setup on Xbox. If it doesn’t work, then most likely your WiFi has stopped working on your router/modem. This is a common problem with modems.

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Do Xbox 360 controllers work with Xbox One?

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No, you need an Xbox One Controller for an Xbox One console. Wired or wireless controllers are available for the Xbox One also, but it must say "Xbox One" or "Xbox One Compatible" on the packaging.

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I can’t get the option to switch to wired. Any thoughts?

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Have you plugged in an ethernet cable? The cable has to be plugged in for you to actually be able to use a wired connection.

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Why does my Xbox keep asking me to input information that I already put in?

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Turn it off and back on. If that does not work, then maybe it's about a need to authenticate it.

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