Is it dangerous to turn on my Xbox console immediately after plugging it into my outlet?

Hi there, my name is Gerardo and I'm an Xbox player like you. I'll be happy to help.

Don't worry, attempting to turn on the console at the same time you plug it to the outlet should not cause any damage or pose any problems. The most that can happen is that you hear the power-on sound without anything happening, as it happened to you. However, pressing the button again should turn on the console normally. Nevertheless, it's always a good practice to wait a couple of seconds after plugging it into the outlet just to ensure that when you press the power button, it turns on.

I hope this helps and if you have further questions please let us know.

Best regards,

Thanks for your reply!

I would like to ask another question on the same topic: is it dangerous to abruptly disconnect the Xbox console from electricity while the console is running?

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues with your Xbox not turning on.

I apologize for the inconvenienced this has caused you. I will do my best to help you.

Please power cycle the console by unplugging the power cord from the Xbox and the wall outlet. Wait for about 30 seconds to a minute, then plug it back in and try turning it on.

And then plug directly into a wall outlet. Kindly avoid using power strips or surge protectors, as they can sometimes cause issues. Plug the Xbox directly into a wall outlet.

It is also important that the console is in a well-ventilated area because overheating can cause the Xbox to shut down immediately after powering on.

Then kindly plug the Xbox into a different wall outlet. Because the issue could be with the outlet itself. Test the Xbox on a different outlet.

Thank you for your cooperation.

I plug the power brick into any outlet first it is orange and then when I plug it into my xbox one it turns off immediately. I received my replacement xbox and that does not work, I am having the same issue. I will now be sending in my power brick.

Mine died yesterday after 3h of usage. While I was playing Assassins Creed the console turned off. Tried to restart it but the X just turns on for a second and you can hear the Start sound and the xbox will turn off immediately.

I disconnected all cables, tried a different wall outlet and did some power cycles but this morning the xbox still does the same: NOTHING

Console: Xbox One X Scorpio Edition

Region: DE

Retailer purchased at: AMAZON DE

Plugged into wall outlet (Y/N): Y