One of the major concerns Xbox 360 Slim users worry about is the possible overheating of the console. When a video game console overheats, it freezes and worse, the whole system might eventually deteriorate. The Xbox 360 Slim, which was released in June 2010, is the successor of the Xbox 360. The newest console of the Microsoft Corporation has advanced features such as five additional USB ports, a Kinect port, touch-sensitive panels, a 250 GB hard drive, an integrated Wi-Fi functionality, and of course its highlight—the redesigned slimmer board.

With this package so thin, users worry that it is susceptible to shorter hours of power and system running time, which if forced, may result in overheating. The truth is, it is just a hoax and the slimmer design has nothing to do with how well the console will efficiently work. In fact, the Xbox 360 Slim works through the Valhalla internal motherboard.

The Valhalla motherboard provides 30 percent more space than the previous motherboards used by the Xbox 360 consoles, so the technology used by the Slim is far-reaching and functions to provide only the best high-quality features and services for its users. And, with regards to the overheating issue of Xbox 360 consoles, the Xbox 360 Slim utilizes a built-in 92mm cooling system that is larger that the combined fans of previous Xbox 360 consoles.

Although there is no guarantee that overheating is not likely to happen using an Xbox 360 Slim if used properly and the cooling system works uninterrupted, there is an external cooling system device available for purchase to solve the problem of how to keep your Xbox 360 Slim cool.

CTA Digital has developed and released the Auto Cooler Console Stand and USB Hub. This device can be attached to the Xbox 360 Slim via USB. With its TempSense technology, the console will automatically be cooled and protected between 5 to 35 degrees Celsius. Also, to not worry about your energy consumption, the Auto Cooler has a Power Save option to manage and decrease energy expenditure.

But, if you are practical and do not want to spend extra money just for another device, you can protect your Xbox 360 Slim from overheating by taking good care of your console. Here’s a simple tip: Do not place your console on a carpeted surface and cluttered surrounding. Make sure to place it on a solid wooden tabletop and allow your console to have its own breathing room so that air can efficiently circulate around it. It’s simple and a no brainer, but it always does the trick.

Additionally, having a small desktop fan that blows consistently on your Xbox 360 Slim will also keep it cool while you’re playing. Though if you don’t have a fan you’ll need to buy one and it might end up costing as much as the Auto Cooler Console Stand and Hub. But however you choose to do it, that is how you keep your Xbox 360 Slim cool!