How to prevent my games being used on stolen xbox series s.

The account won’t be accessible with the password changed, but as advised above you can remove the Series S from the devices page, and it will remove the account from the console.

Thanks,
Kyle

I was always under the impression that stolen xboxs can have their online function deactivated and be banned from xbox live? Is this no longer the case now. Terrible that theves can just get away with using stolen goods i know playstation would stop this but microsoft not doing this is surprising. If we changethe password will the games on his account stop being functional? I want to stop the games being used on that xbox forever.

Also is there no way to completely remotely remove an account from a stolen xbox now? Thats seems ridiculous in this day and age. I am worried by just changing the password that the games will still be playable etc.

No, I don’t believe that’s ever been the case, and I can tell you from experience that it works the exact same with PlayStation. Their consoles can’t be bricked either and their support team would also advise you to report it to law enforcement.

If you change the accounts password it will be signed out from the console, and the game’s on his account won’t be accessible on that Xbox anymore.

Thanks,
Kyle

Hi! My name is Kyle and I'm an independent advisor.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to remotely "brick" an Xbox. I recommend that you report the stolen console to your local law enforcement.

Changing the password should be enough to sign out the account, but you can also remove the console from your cousin's account. This is done from the devices page: https://account.microsoft.com/devices

Make a note of the serial number before removing the console, you'll need this when contacting law enforcement.

Thanks,
Kyle

Each has it's perks but I prefer digital now, it prevents your games from ever being lost, stolen or scratched and you can share it with your friends with the Home Xbox option!