How to block Xbox games from automatically recording clips

Stop the irritation.

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Although it’s a less common problem with some of the more recent games onXbox One,Xbox Series X, andXbox Series S, some older games have this annoying quirk. One of the best things about modern consoles is the ability to record and share gameplay footage. Alas, some of those pesky older games attempt to do thisfor you, filling up storage space needlessly. Thankfully, there’s a pretty simple fix to prevent games from being able to do this. Here’s what you need to know.

Block games from auto-recording on Xbox consoles

Stopping games from auto-recording clips on Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S consoles is a simple process. The methodology should be the same for all post-2013 Xbox consoles, including the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, and Xbox Series X, running the latest updates.

Although there aren’t a huge amount of games still attempting to auto-record clips and screenshots on your behalf nowadays, some of the older games available through Xbox backward compatibility still do here and there. These steps will prevent them from blowing up your storage space with clips you never actually wanted to record. For more Xbox Help tips, head to our dedicated Xbox Help section.

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