This typically happens when your system has been running for a long time with no TLC.

Clearing the cache frees up space and RAM, so your console is a little fresher than before.

Unplug the power cable from its electricity source.

Xbox Series X dashboard with Settings highlighted

Wait at least two minutes.

Plug the cable back into your power source.

Turn the console back on.

Xbox Series X Settings with Devices & Connections highlighted

The cache should be cleared.

Here’s what to do.

Press the glowing Xbox symbol in the middle of your controller.

Xbox Series X Settings > Devices & Connections with Blu-Ray highlighted

Scroll to the right toProfile & System.

It’s possible to do this without losing your downloaded games and apps.

Here’s how to do it.

Xbox Series X Settings with Devices & Connections and Blu-Ray options open with Persistent Storage highlighted

You’ll need to have your Xbox account log-in details available to use once you’ve reset the console.

Press the glowing Xbox symbol on the middle of your controller.

SelectReset and Keep my Games & Apps.

Xbox Series X settings with Clear Persistent Storage highlighted

The console will now reset while keeping your games and apps.

Xbox Series X dashboard with Settings highlighted

Xbox Series X Settings with System options highlighted

Xbox Series X Settings with Console Info highlighted

Xbox Series X Settings with Reset Console highlighted

Xbox Series X Settings with Reset your console displayed and Reset and keep my Games & Apps highlighted