How to Pause a Game on Xbox Series X
Pressing the Menu button (the one with three little lines) usually pauses most games directly. If not, check the game settings.
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Just hit the Xbox button on your controller. It brings up the guide and pauses your game instantly! Easy peasy.
Xbox button, then all the way.
Pro tip: Take a look at the game’s specific pause menu – some games have unique ways to pause!
As a pro gamer, I can attest that pressing the Xbox button during an epic boss fight is a lifesaver. It pauses the action so you can strategize!
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