Xbox one X plugged into GFCI outlet

Discus and support Xbox one X plugged into GFCI outlet in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; Is is OK to plug the xbox into a GFCI outlet? I know it has its own surge protector built in, but wasn't sure if that worked with GFCI which doesn't... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Dr Psychosis, Dec 20, 2019.

  1. Dr Psychosis
    Dr Psychosis Guest

    Xbox one X plugged into GFCI outlet


    Is is OK to plug the xbox into a GFCI outlet? I know it has its own surge protector built in, but wasn't sure if that worked with GFCI which doesn't have a ground. Thanks!

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    Dr Psychosis, Dec 20, 2019
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  2. Dr Psychosis Win User

    Xbox one X plugged into GFCI outlet

    Thanks. Just wanted to make sure I don't need a grounded outlet.
  3. DrifterX22 Win User

    Xbox one X plugged into GFCI outlet

    it has a circuit breaker on a GFCI not surge protection in the way most people think of surge protector. Yes you can plug a console into it and it will work just fine.

    A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI), or Residual Current Device (RCD) is a type of circuit breaker which shuts off electric
    power when it senses an imbalance between the outgoing and incoming current. ... A circuit breaker protects the house wires and receptacles from overheating and possible fire.
  4. MarsNeedsTacos Win User

    My xbox one x turns itself on

    Are you plugged into a surge strip or directly into the outlet? It's recommended to got straight to the outlet as the Xbox One X and S have built in surge suppression. I'd try that as a test and post back with results.
  5. Daedric Angel Win User

    XBox OneX Adapter for India

    Hello!

    The Xbox One X has a "universal" internal power supply.

    For Xbox One X, the power supply rating (found on the sticker on the back of the console) shows that it is rated for "100-127/200-240V". It should work on the 220-240V outlet since it is rated for that voltage.

    You shouldn't have any issues just using a normal outlet adapter for the plug to outlet.

    Hope this helps.
  6. TECHPRO2-CA93A2BB-5F Win User

    Surge Protector for xbox one

    I'd also like to add that the Xbox one powersupply has a built in surge protector and there's no need for a second one
    i've always used powerbars surge protectors never an issue. xbox claims surge protected built in but why does the manual not say that? why does it not say on the box anywhere? why when i google that nothing comes up other than the website xbox created? why
    does it not tell us the juelz like a surge protector does? **** here. xbox lies so you fools plug into the wall get hit by lightning and now have to replace your xbox. i have tested surge protector plugged into another they both worked perfectly fine. i have
    tested other appliances that "recommend" you don't use power bars guess what works and still works 10 years later? the appliance that wasn't suppose to use a power bar or surge protector lol. by this theory a gfci outlet attached to another gfci outlet won't
    work properly. guess what? tested myself they both pop and protect the appliance and user. also the cable is like 2ft long can't reach to any of my outlets if i tried so power bars must be used. especially when i have 10 things hooked up. please explain how
    one plugs into a wall when he or she has so many electronics that 2 power bars are needed thus leaving 0 outlet space available? just get rid of the other 8 things and only use the tv to the wall and the xbox to the wall? now how will my pc work? stereo? modem?
    router? ethernet splitter? alarm clock? fan? mini fridge? cell phone chargers? vape pen chargers? subwoofer for stereo? not everyone uses crap turtle beach headsets i have a giant stereo system that alone requires 3 outlets lol. 1 for the deck 2 for the
    10" and 12" powered subwoofers. the surge bars i use cost $40 to $100 CAD perhaps people need to stop being cheap. never use ones from the dollar store or any discount store. always buy brand ie monster cable, belkin just to name a couple i use. anywho off
    to play xbox one X that is plugged into a surge protector along with 8 other things and even 2 usb slots. gg
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