How to Stop Your Xbox From Overheating
When you’re playing your Xbox you want to enjoy hot new titles, not a too-hot console. Here are some tips for reducing thermal buildup in your overheating Xbox Series X or Xbox Series S.
How to Tell Your Xbox is Overheating Good Airflow Prevents Your Xbox Series X or S Overheating Enclosed Spaces Can Lead to an Overheated Xbox Clean the Vents to Prevent Your Xbox Series X Overheating Avoid Placing Other Heat Sources Nearby Consider Adding Fans to Your Entertainment Unit High Ambient Temperatures Can Lead to Xbox Overheating Open Your Console for a Deeper Clean What Not to Do With an Overheating Xbox Stop Other Gadgets from Overheating
The Xbox Series X and S are designed to exhaust heat, so don’t be alarmed if the vent above the fan is hot. Much like an overheating PC, you may have problems with Xbox overheating if the console suddenly switches off. Though sudden shutdowns can be caused by a range of problems (including power supply issues), it is also indicative of excessive heat.
The console will shut itself down to prevent damage from being caused by high temperatures. If you suspect this to be the case, always wait for your console to cool down before you try turning it on again.
The most important thing you can do to safeguard the thermal performance of your Xbox Series X or S is to ensure that the console has unobstructed airflow. On the Xbox Series X, the console intakes air from the “bottom” of the console when it is stood upright. The concave mesh at the “top” is where the console exhausts hot air.
On the Xbox Series S, the air intake is also on the bottom edge of the console when in the upright position. The black circle on the side (or top, if the console is lying down) is where hot air is exhausted. For both
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