If you have an external hard drive connected to your system, you'll want to make sure there's space between the console and the drive.

The LED light on the PowerA Charging Stand for Xbox lets you know when your batteries are charged, making it quick and easy to swap out your dead batteries for freshly charged ones. Windows Central is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. The PowerA Charging Stand for Xbox is perfect for not only displaying two Xbox controllers, but keeping them charged too.While the now-discontinued Xbox One 2013 model was designed for horizontal play only, the Xbox One S and Xbox One X are designed for a life standing up right. The wide base is ideal for keeping your Xbox One X stable, providing a degree of protection against unwanted knocks. While both viable, our early time with Xbox Series S highlighted how the console may better suit horizontal positioning.

If you are lucky enough to own more than one console, the NBCP Universal Controller Holder fits both Xbox Series X|S controllers, PS5 controllers, and most retro controllers as well, making it a versatile accessory for any gaming setup. While the Xbox Series S leverages an entirely different cooling setup, save space around the black-accented fan. You can check the specifications to see if the stand you are interested in includes rechargeable batteries, but make sure to never try and charge an Xbox controller that doesn't currently use rechargeable batteries. Although he graduated from university with a mental health nursing degree, he has followed his passion for tech and has been freelancing for 5+ years.Over time it's also best to keep your console clean, with canned air to prevent dust clogging up the system. Make sure to check the product specs and be sure that the product you are interested in is universal before purchasing if looking for a controller stand for both Xbox and Playstation. The dock can charge up to two controllers at a time, giving you more time playing, and less time looking for batteries. I am currently using the Xbox One X stand from Younik to keep my console upright, and it works a treat. External hard drives are primarily used for storage on these latest systems, allowing you to free up the console's ultra-fast SSD for current-generation games.

If you're still using the disposable batteries with your Xbox controller, thankfully the PowerA Charging Stand for Xbox comes with two rechargeable battery packs, as well as a battery door for the Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. With an adjustable speed, the FYOUNG Vertical Cooling Stand's fan will keep your console running at cooler temperatures without the annoying noises you would find with other stands, keeping your system running better, without breaking the immersion of your game.Xbox Series S is designed for disc-free gaming at 1440p (with the ability to upscale to 4K) and you can choose between 512 GB SSD or 1 TB SSD. Clocking in at 60% of the Xbox Series X footprint, the Xbox Series S measures 275mm x 151mm x 64mm, closer to past consoles. You can add stand-alone purchases of Xbox Game Pass and the Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S for the complete experience. The Xbox Series S dons the same versatility as Xbox Series X, with vertical and horizontal orientation supported.