While most humans love staying cozy and warm, your Xbox can’t relate.

When your Xbox Series X|S gets too hot, it can overheat and start performing poorly or even crash.

But what do you do when that starts happening?

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How Does the Xbox Series X|S Keep Itself Cool?

The Xbox Series X|S has a number of procedures in place to stop your console from overheating.

How Do I Know When My Xbox Series X|S Is Overheating?

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When your Xbox X|S is overheating, you will notice significant performance drops.

You might also notice your Xbox Series X|S becomes very loud.

The worst-case scenario is that your Xbox Series X|S may crash completely when it gets too hot.

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This is a safety mechanism.

What Do I Do When My Xbox Series X|S Is Overheating?

When you’re doing so, ensure you have the console in a cool, well-ventilated area.

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While your console is cooling off, it is the perfect time to take a look at the vents.

Dust is the main cause of consoles overheating.

This could be all your console needs to get back to working order.

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What Do I Do if My Xbox Series X|S Is Overheating Because of a Software Issue?

If not, there may be something wrong with your console.

Contact your local games provider or Microsoft for further information.

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How Can I Prevent My Xbox Series X|S From Overheating?

Prevention is the best cure for your console overheating.

But in most cases, these tips should get you back in your game as soon as possible!