After you pre-order an Xbox One X ahead of the console’s November 7th release date, you should start shopping for some of the best Xbox One X accessories. By being prepared beforehand, you’ll be able to sit back and fully enjoy your new Xbox One X.
Must-have Xbox One X accessories include items such as the new Xbox One X Elite Controller. However, there are other Xbox One X sccessories that you definitely shouldn’t overlook. To help get you ready for November 7th, we’ve put together a complete buyer’s guide on the 7 best Xbox One X accessories you can’t live without!
The Best Xbox One X Accessories You Can’t Live Without
Xbox One X
Before we dive into the 7 best Xbox One X accessories you can’t live without, you’ll need to reserve yourself an Xbox One X console (if you haven’t already). The new Xbox One X will set you back $499.99. You can pre-order the Xbox One X at the following locations:
- Microsoft Store
- Best Buy
- GameStop
- Newegg
- Walmart
- Target (Currently Sold Out)
- Amazon (Currently Sold Out)
With your Xbox One X pre-ordered and ready to go on November 7th, you can begin the process of stocking up on the best Xbox One X accessories.
Xbox One X Elite Wireless Controller
First up on our list of the 7 best Xbox One X accessories is the new Xbox One X Elite Wireless Controller. When you take your Xbox One X console home, you’ll find it comes with a standard Xbox One controller (which is enough for a personal gaming experience). If you’re looking to play multiplayer with your buddies, buying an additional Xbox One controller is a must.
Rather than buy another standard Xbox One controller, though, you might as well go all-out and get yourself something a bit nicer. While the standard Xbox One controller is certainly adequate, it’s not exactly groundbreaking. To really take your Xbox One X gaming experience to the next level, you should definitely snag yourself an Xbox One X Elite Wireless Controller.
Along with a sleek, eye-catching design, the new Xbox One X Elite Wireless Controller comes with four extra programmable paddle buttons, interchangeable joysticks, trigger locks, and a D-pad specifically designed for increased accuracy and precision. The Xbox One X Elite Wireless Controller can be purchased online at the Microsoft Store or on Amazon, and will set you back around $140.
Xbox One X Controller Charger
Now that you have some extra Xbox One X controllers at your disposal, you’ll need a way to charge them. Most Xbox One owners will already have a controller charger at home. If you don’t, we strongly recommend purchasing one before your Xbox One X arrives on November 7th.
There are a variety of options when it comes to controller chargers for the Xbox One X including the PDP Energizer Controller Charger and the Fosmon Controller Charger. The one you decide to purchase is entirely up to you.
Xbox Live Gold Subscription
Another must-have Xbox One X accessory is an Xbox Live Gold membership. Without an Xbox Live Gold membership, you won’t be able to own your friends in online multiplayer games. In addition, having an Xbox Live Gold membership will give you access to free downloadable games each and every month via Games With Gold.
Wondering what games are on offer this month? Check out our October Games With Gold recap here.
For new Xbox owners, you can purchase an Xbox Live Gold membership via the Microsoft Store. Planning to give the Xbox One X as a gift? You can also purchase physical Xbox Live Gold Subscription cards at most retailers, including Amazon.
4K TV
One of the biggest draws of the Xbox One X is its high-powered 4K gaming capabilities. To fully take advantage of the Xbox One X’s 4K capabilities, you’ll need to have a 4K TV at home. After all, you can’t game in 4K if your TV isn’t capable of outputting in 4K (obviously). So, what 4K TV should you buy? The answer lies in how much space you have and how much money you’re looking to spend.
To help you out, we recommend pairing your new Xbox One X with one of the following 4K TV options:
Gaming Headset
With your 4K TV, you’ll be able to take in the beautiful graphical output of the Xbox One X. However, what about enhancing your audio experience? For the optimal Xbox One X experience, we strongly recommend purchasing a high-quality gaming headset. There are a wide variety of options to choose from when shopping for a gaming headset.
To narrow things down, we recommend pairing your new Xbox One X with one of the following gaming headset options:
Xbox One Media Remote
Not only is your Xbox One X a force to be reckoned with when it comes to 4K gaming, you can also stream your favorite movies and TV shows in 4K. To comfortably kick back and binge your favorite series, we highly recommend picking up an Xbox One Media Remote.
The Xbox One Media Remote is a must-have accessory that will currently set you back around $33.90 on Amazon.
What’s nice about the Xbox One Media remote is that it gives you full control over just about everything including Neftlix, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go, Crunchyroll, DVDs, Blu Rays, and more. To really put your Xbox One X and 4K TV to good use, be sure to grab an Xbox One Media Remote before taking your Xbox One X home on November 7th. You’ll be glad you did!
External Hard Drive
Planning to do a lot of gaming with your new Xbox One X? If so, we strongly recommend picking up an extra HDD. True, the Xbox One X comes with a 1TB HDD, but with some beefy 4K games being released it never hurts to have extra storage on hand. To really give yourself a storage safety net, there’s actually a massive 8TB HDD option for the Xbox One X via the Seagate Game Drive Hub.
You can pick one up right now for $199.99 on Amazon to avoid ever having to worry about space on your Xbox One X. Not interested in spending $200 on an 8TB HDD? No worries, there are other options including the 2TB Seagate Game Drive for $85.99 and the inexpensive Toshiba 1TB Canvio Basics for $49.98.
There you have it, a list of the 7 best Xbox One X accessories that you can’t live without. What kind of setup will your Xbox One X have? What accessory should every Xbox One X owner have? Let us know your thoughts down in the comments below!
By reading through this guide, you should now know the 7 best Xbox One X accessories to purchase before bringing home your new Xbox One X.
