However, if you have one of the consoles and rarely use it, you may want to completely power it off instead of keeping it on, wasting energy and shorting the device’s lifespan. Or if you are experiencing problems, sometimes fully shutting it down for a while may help to resolve the issue. This guide will teach you two easy ways to turn off your Xbox Series X, S, or One console.
Fully turn off Xbox console with power button Fully turn off Xbox console with settings
Fully turn off Xbox console from power button
The easiest way to completely turn off your Xbox Series X, S, or One console is to press and hold the Xbox button on the front of the console for around 10 seconds.
Fully turn off Xbox console with settings
To completely power off your Xbox Series X, Series S, or Xbox One from the Settings app, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the console will power off completely. If you want to turn it on again, press the power button on the console or press and hold the Xbox button in the controller. Since this will be a cold boot, it can take some time to start.
If you’re powering on an Xbox Series X or Series S, you’ll also be able to pick up your games where you left off, thanks to the new quick resume feature. Alternatively, you can also change what the “Turn off console” option does to perform a complete shutdown from the Power menu instead of going to the settings. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
