If you need to know how to eject an Xbox Series X disc, we’ve got you covered in this guide. The Xbox Series X is a large console with a clearly visible disk drive and a clean exterior with a few buttons, but the lack of markings for said buttons means their functionality isn’t particularly clear. As a result, removing discs from your Xbox Series X if you want to change games or movies, although very simple, is not as straightforward as it should be. Now that you’ve found one of the Xbox Series X deals to suit your needs, here’s how to eject the Xbox Series X disc if you need to switch games.
How to eject Xbox Series X disc
If you’re looking directly at the console in a vertical position (recommended to better aid cooling and ventilation), take your eyes off the small black button just above the disk drive. Pressing this button only once is how to eject an Xbox Series X disc, so give it a small click (and a second or two) and you should see your disc safely back up.
If you want to avoid touching your console and pressing buttons, there is an alternative method you can use. From the main Xbox Series X dashboard or in My Games & Apps, you can hover over the tile for your disc-based media and press the “X” button on your controller. This ejects an Xbox Series X disc, but you still have to get up from your seat to pick it up – after a few seconds it will automatically feed back to the drive.
And that’s it! It couldn’t be easier once you know how. Microsoft’s new console has extensive support for backwards compatible games, so you might want to know what discs work on the Xbox Series X before trying to zip anything old in its drive. If you’re wondering what the other buttons on the front of the console do, you’re probably looking at the pairing button. Not only can you hide an IR blaster for universal remotes for Xbox, you’ll want to use this button to use your existing peripherals. Xbox Series X controller and accessory compatibility is extensive, and if you’re struggling with any issues, it might be worth checking out our guide on how to pair an Xbox Series X controller.
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