My Xbox Series X keeps overheating during extended play sessions

Hi, Ellie! I'm sorry to hear you're having issues with your Xbox series X. No worries, I'm happy to assist you with this today.

If you have done all you could think of to help or prevent the console from overheating, there might be something wrong with the hardware itself.

If you have not done this yet, please check this link below to Configure your console for FPS boost and auto HDR

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-ne...

Thank you!

Hello, Alysha Harriger.

We appreciate you posting in Microsoft Community.



It has come to my attention that you are experiencing an overheating issue with your Xbox Series X.

I'm glad to have the opportunity to give you some advice.



First of all I would like to explain this for you, from a hardware perspective the Xbox console has a tighter hardware arrangement and the Xbox will be warmer under high loads for extended periods of time as opposed to some of the desktop PCs that have a more developed and aggressive cooling strategy.



Normally as long as the heat doesn't affect performance or use you don't have to worry about it, but performance issues do happen.

You are actually doing very well, clean dust and good ventilation are very much the right options.



Then you need to take this console to the official for repair to check the problem.

As far as I know, there are indeed a lot of three-party platforms on the market selling auxiliary cooling components or modifications, which may be able to solve the problem, but we don't guarantee their stability and reliability, and if you choose them, you need to be responsible for the possible problems that may follow on your own.

Attached is a link to instructions for obtaining repair service for your Xbox:

Getting your Xbox device serviced | Xbox Support



Thank you for your cooperation.



Best Regards.

Jeffrey - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hi Vasiliki , my name is Joel, I'm here to help you with any problems or questions you may have.

Vasiliki, it is not something normal and less in this console model since its cooling system is very efficient, has it verified that there is no excess dust in all the ventilation grilles and even in the fan grille? if there are no traces of being clogged by dust, the recommendation is definitely to send your console to Technical Service for a check.

The fact that the console shuts down directly due to overheating is already a sign that something is definitely not working well.

Unfortunately you may need a repair and you can do so by following this link if you have warranty

https://account.microsoft.com/devices/select-de...

Log in with your account on the link provided, you must register your console. In case of no guarantee, you will be indicated the cost of shipping and repair. You will receive in your email the packing instructions, as well as the label with the shipping address.

Regards

high-end electronics get hot during gameplay, because you're working them hard, this is going to continue to happen and continues with more current systems as well. Heat is not a problem, unless the system tells you it's overheating.

The normal temperature range for a graphics card is in the 80s celsius/180F. they get hot

Hi, my name is , I'm an Independent Consultant and a member of the Xbox community like you. I understand your problem, don't worry I'm here to help you.

Usually when there is overheating the console emits a message informing before turning off.

Try connecting the Xbox to another outlet with a ventilated location to check if the same problem occurs.

Make a factory reset keeping your games and apps, following this tutorial;

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-ne...

If the problem occurs, the ideal is for you to contact a repair;

https://account.microsoft.com/devices/select-de...

I appreciate your patience, if you have more questions feel free to ask.