Xbox Series S heat problem

Discus and support Xbox Series S heat problem in XBoX on Consoles to solve the problem; So I recently bought a Series S, and shortly after buying it, I noticed it gets fairly hot while playing. Nothing super concerning, it just gets hot... Discussion in 'XBoX on Consoles' started by Charger19697777, Nov 10, 2021.

  1. Xbox Series S heat problem


    So I recently bought a Series S, and shortly after buying it, I noticed it gets fairly hot while playing. Nothing super concerning, it just gets hot after a while. And it also gets mildly warm when it’s turned off as well. I have it plugged into an extension cord that also has my TV plugged into it because they can’t reach an outlet. I don’t know if that’s the problem or not, who knows. And it also has started lagging. When I hit the Xbox button on the controller to try and do something, it takes 2-5 seconds for the menu to actually appear. And when I hit the upload button on the controller, the game lags a little. Anybody know why this happens or how I can fix it? I might buy a fan that I will point at my Xbox to cool it down while I play

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    Charger19697777, Nov 10, 2021
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  2. ngocphi Win User

    Xbox Series S heat problem

    That's normal

    The normal operating temperature is 60degrees max

    The max of a ps5 ia 65

    You do know that they are vwnting the heat right ?

    Your modern day laptops and computers produce more heat with a tinier fan and tunnel design
  3. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Xbox Series S heat problem

    Computer hardware gets hot, especially when it’s in a small box, the system is designed for it, and it may get warm while it’s doing updates and other such offline activities. Nothing to worry about
  4. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Xbox series s gets hot

    Heat is entirly normal.

    However unlike others have speculated, the Series S is designed with a giant vent right above the heat sink for a reason, to get the heat out. Depending on what game you’re playing and whst. You’re doing, more heat is generated
  5. KhajiBower34 Win User

    Lag and stutter issues

    I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing lag and frame rate issues on your Xbox Series S. Here are some possible solutions you could try:

    Switch to a different graphics mode: Next-generation games typically offer two graphics modes: one for a higher resolution and one for a higher frame rate. Try switching to another graphics mode and see if that helps.

    Restart the Xbox Series S: As with most electronic devices, a simple restart may be the easiest solution; restart the console to see if that helps.

    Make sure the Xbox Series S is adequately cooled: Both Xbox Series X and Series S consoles use fans to keep the consoles cool. A hot console may underperform, so you need to make sure there are no heat issues.

    Free up space on the Xbox Series S SSD: SSDs perform best when there is 10-20% free space as a general rule. If the Xbox Series S SSD is too full, it might be a good idea to uninstall some games.

    Check your monitor or TV: A possible FPS drop and lag issue on the Xbox Series X|S might not involve the console at all. If you see low FPS with all games, the problem could be with your TV; Connect the console to another TV or monitor and see if the problem persists.

    Check if the FPS loss and lag on the Xbox Series X|S occurs with other games: Not all games are programmed the same. If the problem occurs with only one game, it could be due to one or more problems with that game.
  6. SwordofWhedon Win User

    Xbox Series S gets hot on opposite side.

    Series S is a small box. The power display and other heat generating components are on the left. Air is drawn across and vented from the black circle
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