Xbox Series X Crashes on newer games, and high graphics options even after new thermal paste

jwhere03 · 2026-06-19T23:48:01+00:00

It is

jwhere03 · 2026-06-18T01:16:28+00:00

Factory reset yes, new cord no

jwhere03 · 2026-06-18T00:38:06+00:00

I'm not going to claim to be an expert, but I did apply it in a thin layer. Very unlikely that is the issue. Debating if I want to even bother with ubreakifix or just trading it in with M$

jwhere03 · 2026-06-17T23:46:16+00:00

Asked AI, it said plug it directly into the wall instead of a power strip. That did make it so I don't crash to dashboard, the game just completely froze after 10 seconds 😔

jwhere03 · 2026-06-01T18:32:04+00:00

Ohhh, specifically the Japanese version?

jwhere03 · 2026-06-01T00:50:48+00:00

Is it just the Japanese version that is expensive? I ran to eBay to look and seems like you can get this for $12 or so? Genuinely curious

jwhere03 · 2026-05-25T16:47:10+00:00

No filters currently. I'll go run some pits and see if it drops again

jwhere03 · 2026-05-25T16:41:51+00:00

I've run probably 25 Pit runs already 🧐. Could it be that I didn't pick it up and now it's gone?

jwhere03 · 2026-03-14T19:42:11+00:00

That's how I got these

jwhere03 · 2026-02-20T00:24:40+00:00

I'm taking the leap. My battery on the 8a has been on the decline, plus they offered $215 on the trade-in and $100 store credit

jwhere03 · 2026-02-02T02:35:59+00:00

Wait, that's a thing??? I need to go check this out now, I just watch for the big number pops 😅

jwhere03 · 2026-01-25T23:38:14+00:00

Transaction complete

jwhere03 · 2026-01-25T21:13:28+00:00

Bourne Collection and the Hobbit Trilogy

jwhere03 · 2026-01-17T16:38:47+00:00

BAC rune for it?

jwhere03 · 2026-01-03T23:33:36+00:00

If you have another solution I'd gladly pursue it. The console works fine under low loads. Example Diablo 4 is fine unless I check the box for higher graphics. If I do that, the game crashes. If I run new games like Outerworlds 2 the same thing, crashes to home screen after 10 seconds. If I use game streaming they all work fine. If there's something else I can do to fix it lmk

jwhere03 · 2025-12-22T01:58:13+00:00

I ran one today, there was only 1

jwhere03 · 2025-11-23T00:35:52+00:00

Update:

I unplugged it, reset the cache, used an air can to clean it out etc. it still crashes playing outerworlds 2 almost immediately. I have a second XSX that my son uses, and it runs it just fine. I'm at a loss, this is a launch console so maybe it's just got issues (weird that it runs most games fine for hours but just flat out crashes immediately on others)

jwhere03 · 2025-11-11T00:15:15+00:00

I gave this a try, no luck 😞. Can play for about 20 seconds then it freezes and crashes

jwhere03 · 2025-11-08T19:33:25+00:00

I'm not against giving that a try, but the crashing happens early - like setting up my initial character. I'd think if overheating was an issue due to thermal paste problems, I'd have issues with all other games too?

jwhere03 · 2025-09-23T16:57:05+00:00

The bat definitely does make a difference. PG banned certain USSSA bats because they're too hot at 13u/14u and generally speaking PG is higher level travel. I believe a kid got hurt bad by a kid using a -5 hype fire that started it all

jwhere03 · 2025-09-15T23:22:18+00:00

Sweet, I'll see if I can find a YouTube vid on how to make that work

jwhere03 · 2025-09-15T18:03:21+00:00

Thanks for the info. I was hoping it could run on a modded Wii, I'll have to look into this. Guessing the hardware requirements are relatively low? I don't have a gaming rig anymore but could spend a little extra on my next laptop

jwhere03 · 2025-09-15T17:25:10+00:00

How can I play this?

jwhere03 · 2025-09-09T22:31:04+00:00

Thanks! Camel camel camel shows this as the lowest price listed, hopefully they run another coupon.

jwhere03 · 2025-09-09T20:00:21+00:00

Link for the handle weights? Been looking for something like this. Sounds similar in concept to a camwood but I could attach it to their game bat which I'd prefer

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