Series X overheating during long gameplay sessions, need help!

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  1. Lois Nickey
    Lois Nickey Guest

    Series X overheating during long gameplay sessions, need help!


    Hi everyone,

    I've been experiencing some overheating issues with my Series X during extended gaming sessions, and I'm hoping to get some advice. After about 3-4 hours of gameplay, the console starts to feel noticeably warm, and I've been seeing frequent performance dips and even unexpected shutdowns. I've made sure it's in a well-ventilated area, but the problem persists.

    Has anyone else experienced this? Are there any specific troubleshooting steps or settings tweaks I should try to keep my console cooler during long sessions? I'd appreciate any advice or insights you could share. Thanks in advance!

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  2. Miyeon.S - MSFT Win User

    Series X overheating during long gameplay sessions, need help!

    Hello, Lois Nickey.

    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.

    Miyeon - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist
  3. Jonathan Deives Win User

    Xbox Series X overheating during gameplay sessions

    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.
  4. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Xbox Series X overheating during gameplay sessions

    high-end computer hardware gets hot when it runs, this is its nature.

    If it doesn't say it's overheating, it's not overheating. What you're saying is a catastrophic crash bug and the system shuts down to protect itself

    You need to report these problems to the game developer is only they can patch their game to prevent these things

    don't listen to the ad advisor they have no idea what they're talking about.
  5. Joel M77 Win User

    Xbox Series X overheating during extended gameplay sessions

    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
  6. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Xbox Series X overheating during extended gameplay sessions

    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
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