From what i read microsoft says to do it at your own risk which means no but i seen people using them on its side in some online.
Can u stand xbox one on its side.
December 13 2019 7 08 pm est xbox boss phil spencer confirms that yes the xbox series x the latest console from microsoft can lay on its side as well as stand up straight.
According to microsoft that is how the unit is supposed to be used and if you turn it on its side vertically you are on your own.
If you do an image search for the xbox one you ll find.
The original xbox one is not designed to be placed vertically in any scenario according to microsoft.
Aw1 point 6 years ago you are not supposs to.
If let it stand on one of it s side u either block the side where the xbox gets air in or u block the side where it pushes the warm air out so i think it s not a good idea to do that.
Shortly after the reveal however microsoft has confirmed that the xbox series x can lay flat in a horizontal orientation.
Mine is the 60g white xbox.
Microsoft says that the xbox one isn t meant to stand up.
If you can make sure the console is stable and no vents are covered then it might be fine only issue i could see is the main vent being sideways and it adversely affecting heat transfer.
Microsoft has issued a warning to prospective xbox one owners.
Don t stand it up vertically.
Microsoft has clarified that the xbox one isn t suited to being placed on its side.
Can we use the xb1 horizontally or vertically like on the 360.
Do so at your own risk albert panello senior director of product management and planning at xbox told.
Laying it flat is better and keeps the dvds safe when playing them.
Although the console was revealed standing up users can turn the console.