Xbox Series X overheating after latest system update

Hi there! This is Virginia O.

I understand that you are experiencing issues with your Xbox Series X that shuts down during gameplay.

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

Please perform a power cycle by turning off the console, unplugging it for 10 seconds, and then holding the Power button for 10 seconds while it's unplugged.

And then adjust power settings. Switch to the "Energy-Saving" mode in Settings > General > Power Mode & Startup. This will reduce the workload on the console and can help issues like overheating.

Kindly avoid running multiple demanding apps or games simultaneously. Please close any background apps to reduce the system's workload.

Thank you for your cooperation.

I am having this same issue. Mine started about a week and a half ago, soon after the latest OS update to my series x. similarly, it works fine with my hotspot. My family has a Xbox one, and one x, which are having no issues, but my series X is having issues. I’m guessing it must be a bug in the operating system, but please keep the thread updated if you find a solution!

In my experience the notification about overheating occurs after you turn the console back on after letting it cool down, about an hour. I've never seen it before it turns off, and only had overheating on a Xbox One X. The side tiny vents were blocked with dust which required vacuuming out every other month.

Haven't had overheating on my Xbox Series X.

Elden Ring is resource intensive. Could you hear Series X fan working overtime while you were playing?

If so I would send the console back to get repaired and / or replace it.

Please could you check if you are using the latest software on your Xbox?

To check if the software on your Xbox Series X is up to date, follow these steps:

1. **Turn on Your Xbox Series X**:
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to turn on the console.

2. **Navigate to Settings**:
- Use the controller to navigate to the "My games & apps" tab on the Xbox dashboard.

3. **Access System Settings**:
- Scroll down and select "Settings" from the list of options.

4. **Open System**:
- In the Settings menu, select "System" to access system-related settings.

5. **Check for Updates**:
- Within the System settings, select "Updates" to check for software updates.

6. **Update Console if Available**:
- If there's a software update available for your Xbox Series X, you'll see an option to update your console.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to initiate the update process.

7. **View Update History** (Optional):
- If you want to see the history of updates applied to your console, you can select "Update history" within the Updates section.

8. **Wait for the Update to Finish**:
- If an update is available and you choose to proceed, your console will download and install the update. This may take some time, and your console will restart during the process.

9. **Restart Your Console** (If Needed):
- After the update is installed, your Xbox Series X will restart to apply the changes.

It's important to keep your Xbox Series X up to date to ensure you have access to the latest features, improvements, and security patches. If you experience any issues with the update process or need further assistance, you can visit the Xbox Support website or contact Xbox Support directly for help.

Hope this helps

Ryan

I have an issue similar to yours and identical to other users: even after OS update 10.0.22000.2656,
on Xbox Series X when some games like Doom Eternal, Crash Bandicoot 4, Psychonauts 2, Tales of Arise and Visage are launched (only Xbox Series X enhanced games and not all of them) any Xbox Series X controller incur in an input issue, with battery and with USB cable without battery: if any key or trigger is pressed rapidly it doesn't work, a sort of input lag. The issue persist in any dashboard menu or in any other game that don't give this issue, then if I turn off and turn on the controller again the problem disappear until I return to the game in background that caused the issue. Any Xbox One X controller works perfectly instead. Both Xbox Series X and Xbox Series X controller are update with the latest update. I noticed that when the issue start the usual buzzing noise of the controller change sound, a lower sound. This issue started since about 4 months after a system update. I have reported many times this issue and it has been reported by other users too.
Analog sticks and triggers calibration from the system menu is missing, an essential feature in my opinion, I'm reporting this since 3 years.