What is the best position for xbox 360?

Answer by  thumbstick (34)

There are fans on both the horizontal sides and the standing side, but the primary one is on the bottom. So therefore standing it up vertically is the best choice.

Answer by  Amber40 (24961)

This is something that has been greatly debated on message boards. Everyone has their own opinions on which position is better. Most folks say horizontal will let it run cooler plus it can't tip over either.

Answer by  SashaDarkCloud (5764)

As long as you make sure that the vents are clear so the console can make itself cooler, than you can use either way. If you are afraid of it getting knocked over by something, then horizontal would be the better bet. If you don't have room for it horizontally, go vertically. It was designed to go both ways.

Answer by  Queen1990 (541)

Horizontal position will prevent the 360 from tipping over, which can happen. Vertically can damage the disk drive on the 360, the horizontal prevents this. Air flow is also controlled.

Answer by  playmaker55 (314)

The xbox 360 should be faced horizantal on a surface that won't transmit heat back to the xbox (avoid carpet).