Why does my xbox series s needs 10 minutes to start a game after turning the console on

Jonáš Ploner · Feb 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM

After i turn on my console, i have to wait exactly 10 minutes, before i start a game. Otherwise when i start a game earlier, the game for example fifa freezes and i have to turn the game off and wait in the xbox menu for the remaining time till the 10 minutes run out. I dont know what to do and i have this problem for a long time.

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João Carvalho_12

Hello, thanks for entering in contact here on our community

My name is João, I'm a Xbox gamer just like you and I will be glad to help you in your matter today!

I'm sorry you are having problems with your console.

Could you tell me if it happens on every game?

Also, which Xbox are you using?

Rostom L

Hi Manish!

Did you mean you have the Xbox Series S console?

Does the issue happen to your other games or just with MW2?

Simply power cycle your console and see if that fixes the issue. Press and hold Xbox's power button for 10 sec until it turns off. Unplug the power supply for 30 sec. Plug it back in and turn it on again.

Please also do the same with your router. Unplug it for at least a minute before turning it back on.

brandiesel1

When this issue happens on my sons Xbox and it only happens with this game, then we reset the console by holding the power button on the console for a full 10 seconds until it turns off completely. You need to hold the button for 10 seconds. After it’s off,
unplug it for a minute or so and then turn it back on and try again.

Krismico

Okay sorry if I’m still not getting it. I don’t know why I can’t comprehend it. Lol

But to clarify:

My profile (game pass buyer) on my console (series S) needs to be set as home Xbox.

My mom’s profile on her console (Xbox one) needs to be set as home Xbox. My profile on that console does not.

PingGuerrer0

Hello Juanito,

Regarding your concern, kindly press and hold the power button on your console for 10 seconds until it shuts down. Once the console is turned off, unplug it from the wall for 2 minutes.

After 2 minutes, plug back in, then press and hold the PAIR / BIND button and the EJECT button. Then TAP the power button once to power up. Listen for the second power-up tone, once you hear it release the buttons. (If you have the all-digital version of Xbox One S/ Series S, just press and hold the PAIR button).
Your console should boot up on a green troubleshooting screen if done correctly. You will need to choose RESET from there, then keep games and apps.

After the reset, the console should set up again. It will then ask if you want to use the old settings. Decline it and start with a new setting.

Why does my xbox series s needs 10 minutes to start a game after turning the console on