Are all Xbox One power cords the same?
Are all Xbox One power cords the same? any cable that fits should work?” is, Yes. Here in the US, any non-polarized 18 AWG (7 Amps) 125V AC power cord should work. However, Microsoft and the Xbox team cannot make any recommendations other than using the AC power cord that came with your Xbox One S.
What is the point of a power brick?
The power brick is part of the external power supply and also provides the power for the computer to charge its batteries. Plugging straight AC from a wall outlet into a notebook would blow the circuits, so lower-voltage DC powers the computer. The power brick accomplishes the conversion.
Does the Xbox One S need a power supply?
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S consoles
Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One X, and Xbox One S have an internal power supply that works in all regions worldwide. If your console won’t turn on, it may simply need a power reset.