The Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X are amazing consoles, but they can grow to become sluggish after some time. The cause of the sluggishness on the Xbox Series S/X is the cache running out of space.

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Like a computer, the Xbox Series S/X has a limited cache that saves frequently accessed discs, apps, and games. Eventually, the Xbox Series S/X cache can get full, and when there is no more room for new information, it can be difficult to retrieve information causing slowdowns. Fortunately, clearing the cache can solve this problem on an Xbox console.

How To Clear Xbox Series S/X Cache – Option A

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A cold restart is the easiest way to clear the Xbox Series S/X cache. To do so, follow these simple steps:

  1. Power the Xbox Series S/X down and unplug it. Also, unplug all accessories connected to the console.
  2. Leave the console unplugged for two minutes.
  3. Press the power button and hold it while the console is unplugged.
  4. Plug the console back in and power it on. This method will fix the cache issue resulting in a performance increase.

How To Clear Xbox Series S/X Cache – Option B

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The next option involves clearing the Xbox Series S/X cache via the Xbox menu, which can be accomplished by following these steps:

  1. On the Xbox controller, press the Xbox button.
  2. Access Settings.
  3. Select Devices and Connections > Blu-ray.
  4. Select Persistent Storage > Clear.

How To Clear Xbox Series S/X Cache – Option C

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Another way to clear the Xbox Series S/X cache is resetting the console. Fortunately, this can be accomplished without deleting existing games and apps. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. On the Xbox controller, press the Xbox button.
  2. Access Settings > System > Console Info.
  3. Select Reset Console, and select the Keep my Games and Apps option.

How To Clear Xbox Series S/X Cache – Option D

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If the solutions mentioned above do not fix the cache issue with the Xbox Series S/X, then consider resetting the console. However, this method will remove all saves on the console. To do so, follow these steps:

  1. On the Xbox controller, press the Xbox button.
  2. Access Settings > System > Console Info.
  3. Select Reset Console > Reset and remove everything.

Why Clear The Xbox Series S/X Cache?

Apart from a performance boost, there are other reasons why it is recommended to clear the Xbox Series S/X cache, such as:

  • Clearing the data that is downloaded by using too many Blu-rays. Every Blu-ray inserted downloads related content that can slow down the Xbox Series S/X.
  • Troubleshooting issues without a clear reason in sight. Xbox Series S/X consoles with issues should have their cache cleared. This method is a great way to narrow down the issue instead of resetting an Xbox Series S/X or dismantling it.

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