{
  "id": 20051325,
  "title": "How to clear the cache on your Xbox Series X",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/how-to-clear-the-cache-on-your-xbox-series-x",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-14T20:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Engadget",
    "slug": "engadget",
    "url": "https://www.engadget.com/2312189/how-to-clear-cache-xbox-series-x/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Maintaining your Xbox Series X in optimal condition involves regularly clearing its cache. If your machine has experienced a RAM crisis or has become slow over time due to the accumulation of temporary files, a cache cleanup might be necessary. This process is similar to clearing cache on a phone or web browser, and it can enhance your gaming experience by improving navigation between menus.\n\nTo clear the cache, power off and unplug your Xbox Series X for two minutes before pressing the power button a few times. After reconnecting the power cord, turn the console back on. This action should resolve any performance issues you have been facing.\n\nClearing the cache can be beneficial when encountering excessive loading errors or connectivity problems in games, such as Rocket League. It can also help if a simple restart does not solve the problem, as it removes any potentially corrupted files that may have built up.\n\nProperly managing your console's vents, keeping it in an open area, and routinely cleaning it can contribute to the Xbox Series X's expected lifespan. While clearing the cache won't impact your games or save data, it is essential to note that its purpose is to store data to speed up common routines, and over time, it can become cluttered.\n\nOne user mentioned that clearing the cache temporarily increased loading times in Microsoft Flight Simulator, while another reported quicker boot times. The effect may vary depending on individual experiences, so it's advisable to try clearing the cache when your Xbox feels sluggish.\n\nThere is no specific schedule for clearing the cache; simply do it when needed. If issues persist, consider performing a reset. Connect your console to the internet and let your save data sync before resetting. You can choose to reset and keep your games and apps to avoid redownloading everything, though you'll need to sign back into your accounts afterward.\n\nIf the reset doesn't improve your console's performance, a factory reset may be necessary. However, this option will wipe all unsynced data, so it's essential to consider the wait time for redownloading everything before proceeding with this drastic step.",
  "summary": "Clearing the cache on your Xbox Series X can help it retain its snappiness while avoiding glitches, or you can perform a console reset if all else fails.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "Why you should buy an Xbox Series X in 2026 instead of a PS5 or Switch 2",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/why-you-should-buy-an-xbox-series-x-in-2026-instead-of-a-ps5-or",
        "published": "2026-11-14T06:45:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}