Learn how to turn your Xbox console on or off using the controller, the guide, the Settings menu, and your voice. In this post, we will show you how to completely turn off the Xbox console or how you can change the shutdown action to completely power off your Xbox Series X/S or Xbox One console. How do I completely turn of my XBox? I used to go to Settings -> General -> Power Mode & Startup and then "Full Shutdown", but the new update removed this option. Now the shutdown is just energy saving. I usually plug all my electronic devices off after I properly shut them down. In this video, I’ll show you how to completely turn off your Xbox using the Full Shutdown feature. Welcome to the new r/Xbox, your home for all of the latest Xbox platform news and discussion! How to turn off Xbox with Xbox app? So my xbox is on and all the way across the room but I'm like really comfy and tired and I don't feel like getting up to turn it off. Is this still possible with the app? Archived post. Microsoft's Xbox Series X|S consoles include an Instant-On mode enabled by default, so when you turn off your Xbox, it goes in standby mode. We'll show you several ways to fully power it down. Turn off your console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for about 10 seconds, until it shuts down completely. Unplug the console’s power cable. To turn off your Xbox with your voice, say "Xbox, turn off." To turn it back on, say "Xbox on." Discover simple ways to power down your Xbox controller. Use the button, console settings, or PC to shut it off in seconds. The easiest way to completely turn off your Xbox Series X, S, or One console is to press and hold the Xbox button on the front of the console for around 10 seconds.