My Xbox overheats only when I play games
I can play movies all day but when I go to play any games it overheats I don't know what is wrong with it. I have opened in up and cleaned it out. It's really upsetting that I can't play my games.
Best Answer
Playing a game is way more demanding than playing a movie so of course the Xbox generates way more heat then.
However playing a game should not cause it to overheat, you say you've already cleaned it so it's probably not dust in the system. Try putting the system in a place where more air can flow around it. Also keep it far away from the power brick, first generation xboxes adapters get quite hot.
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How do I stop my Xbox One from overheating and turning off?
Hold down the power button on the console for about 10 seconds or until it shuts down and then remove the power cable from the Xbox and the power outlet for about 5 minutes. Then re-connect and wait 60 seconds before turning on the Xbox. If that doesn't help then you will need to try out a soft factory reset.Why is my Xbox getting so hot so fast?
All Xbox consoles are designed to ventilate air to keep them at an optimal temperature during use. Your console may feel hot around the vents, but this is normal. Hot air is being ventilated from the console to cool the interior.Xbox One Too Hot Overheating How to Fix!
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Answer 2
Open it up, remove dust, check if the cooler is still decently mounted on the motherboard. Over time the motherboard might bend, severing the connection with the aluminium cooling block. Maybe apply some new cooling paste. You could also get one of those cooler strips to mount on the backside.
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