Comparing the ads and pictures of the first Xbox 360 from several years ago to the recently released slim model, the console is always pictured standing vertical (up right). A lot of people wonder, is this the best, most efficient way to position the console? Almost every Xbox gamer will tell you no, but can’t always tell you why. In this week’s Tech Tips, I’ll tell you what I find to be best and why.
For the most part (except when space did not allow), I position my 360 horizontally, and it’s what I recommend for the older model as well as the slim. My reasoning behind this is a mixture of common sense and product knowledge. However, there are two Xbox 360 versions to talk about.
There really are no technical advantages to having a 360 vertical. Sure it looks nice and saves space but, it can cause issues as well. The following are the reasons for my recommendations for horizontal placement:
In my opinion, it’s just a better, more sensible idea to leave it laying horizontally, versus having it stand up vertically. Have a different opinion? Leave a comment and let us know. Until next week, remember to never set a console on a padded surface. This will almost always cause it to overheat.