Clearing the Cache on your Xbox 360 console

Last Updated: January 28, 2024

Question: How do I clear the system cache on my Xbox 360?

Answer: Temporary files and data are often stored on the console to help the overall performance of the game. Unfortunately, these cached files can get corrupted over time which can lead to things like freezes, game loading errors or connectivity issues. Please Note: Performing these troubleshooting steps will not hinder your ability to play or delete any save data/progress you have currently made.

Steps:

1. Power down the Xbox 360 then power it back up

2. Press the Guide button on the controller

3. Go to Settings and select System Settings

4. Select Storage or Memory

5. Highlight any storage device and then press Y on the controller for Device Options. NOTE: It doesn’t matter which storage device you choose. This clears the cache for all storage devices.

6. On the Device Options screen, select Clear System Cache

7. When prompted to confirm storage device maintenance, select YesWhen you have successfully cleared the system cache, you’ll return to the Storage Devices screen.You can then press the Guide button on the controller and return to Xbox Home.

8. Hold LB + RB while booting up the game

Note: This will also reset your brightness setting and choice of language.

You may also visit Microsoft’s Xbox 360 support page here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/browse/xbox-360