
How to disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X
To disable Quick Resume on your Xbox Series S or X, follow these steps to turn off Quick Resume functionality. First, press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Then, navigate to the profile & system tab, which looks like your gamerpic on the upper left corner of the screen. From there, go to Settings. In the Settings menu, select Devices & connections, and then go to the TV & display options. Look for the option called “Enable Quick Resume” or “Quick Resume” under the General section. Toggle this option to the off position. Once you’ve done this, Quick Resume will be disabled, and your Xbox Series S or X will no longer use this feature, allowing you to have more control over your gaming experience.
Can you universally disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X?
As of my last update in January 2022, there isn’t a universal setting to completely disable Quick Resume on Xbox Series S and X. Quick Resume is a built-in feature designed to allow players to switch between multiple games seamlessly. However, Microsoft regularly updates the Xbox console software, so it’s possible that new options or settings have been introduced since my last update.
To check if there have been any changes and to see if there is now a universal way to turn off Quick Resume, I recommend visiting the official Xbox support website or checking the Xbox console settings directly. Microsoft provides detailed information and instructions for Xbox features, and you might find the most recent guidance on how to manage Quick Resume on your Xbox Series S or X.
How to manually disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X
To manually disable Quick Resume on your Xbox Series S and X, follow these steps to turn off Quick Resume for individual games. First, press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide. Navigate to the game that you want to disable Quick Resume for and highlight its tile. Press the Menu button (the one with three lines) on your controller to open the game’s context menu. From the menu, select “Manage game and add-ons.” In the Manage game menu, navigate to the “Saved data” tab. Here, you will find an option called “Reserved space.” Select it and then choose to clear the reserved space for the game. By clearing the reserved space, you are effectively turning off Quick Resume for that specific game. Repeat these steps for each game you want to disable Quick Resume for. This way, you can have more control over which games utilize the Quick Resume feature on your Xbox Series S and X console.
What happens when you disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X

What happens when you disable quick resume on Xbox Series S and X
When you disable Quick Resume on your Xbox Series S and X using the method described earlier, you are essentially turning off the feature that allows games to be suspended in the background, enabling players to switch between multiple games seamlessly. By disabling Quick Resume, the console will no longer keep suspended states of games in its memory.
Normally, with Quick Resume enabled, you can switch from one game to another and resume gameplay exactly where you left off. However, when you turn off Quick Resume, the Xbox Series S and X will behave differently. When you switch between games, the console will close the previously played game entirely, freeing up system resources and memory. This means that the game you were playing will start from the beginning or the last saved checkpoint the next time you launch it, rather than resuming instantly from the point where you left off.
Disabling Quick Resume can be useful in situations where you want to ensure games start fresh every time you play them, without any suspended states. It provides a more traditional gaming experience where games launch fully when selected, without any background processes from previous gaming sessions.
Do quick resume take up SSD space on Xbox Series S and X?
Quick Resume on Xbox Series S and X does utilize the SSD (Solid State Drive) to store suspended states of games. When you enable Quick Resume, the console saves the game’s current state on the SSD, allowing you to seamlessly switch between multiple games without losing progress. However, the space used by Quick Resume is managed dynamically and is a part of the overall storage space on your Xbox Series S and X.
Disabling Quick Resume, as described earlier, won’t directly free up SSD space because the feature doesn’t create separate, visible files that you can delete. Instead, it simply prevents the console from saving suspended states, so games won’t use additional space for Quick Resume functionality. If you’re concerned about SSD space, consider managing your installed games and content to ensure you have enough storage for your gaming needs while still being able to utilize the Quick Resume feature when desired.
Does using quick resume affect the performance of your Xbox Series S and X console?

Does using quick resume affect the performance of your Xbox Series S and X console?
Using Quick Resume on your Xbox Series S and X generally does not significantly affect the performance of the console. Microsoft designed this feature to work seamlessly, allowing players to switch between games quickly without compromising the overall performance of the system.
However, there might be specific scenarios where you prefer to turn off Quick Resume. For example, if you’re experiencing performance issues in a particular game, disabling Quick Resume for that game can potentially free up system resources. Similarly, if you want to ensure that your games always start from the beginning without any suspended states, turning off Quick Resume can provide a fresh gaming experience for each playthrough.
To manage Quick Resume and tailor your gaming experience, you can follow the steps mentioned earlier to turn off Quick Resume for individual games on your Xbox Series S and X console. This way, you can customize your gaming sessions based on your preferences and performance requirements.