How to Put the Xbox Series X in Rest Mode
Super easy! Just press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide, go to 'Profile & system' > 'Settings' > 'General' > 'Power mode & startup,' and select 'Instant-on.' Your console will now be in rest mode!
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Hit the Xbox button, navigate to Settings -> General -> Power Mode & Startup -> and choose 'Instant-on.' Boom, you're in rest mode!
Honestly, you could just leave it on. Modern consoles handle it just fine.
Change your power mode under Settings to 'Instant-on' and you're good to go. Easy peasy!
I use 'Instant-on' mode all the time! Just tweak the settings under 'Power mode & startup' and enjoy those quick startups.
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