Xbox Series X "smoke" videos go viral - but the effect can be created with a vape Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Xbox Series X "smoke" videos go viral - but the effect can be created with a vape Load of hot air. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 11 Nov 2020 104 comments Once again, the internet is full of conspiracy theories and rumours about the Xbox Series X overheating - but now that consumers have their hands on the console, this time we're getting some dubious video footage claiming the new Xbox is (quite literally) smoking hot. At least two videos appear to show "smoke" rising from the top of the Xbox Series X, and are now being widely shared around the internet. Although the videos remain unverified, the footage alone was enough to alarm people, with many on Reddit and Twitter sharing the videos with messages of concern. But others pointed out the smoke looked similar to the vapour produced by a vape or e-cigarette, and someone has now taken the theory a step further with a demonstration. Xbox news account Xbox Studio decided to test the vaping theory themselves, and managed to achieve a similar effect by blowing vapour into the bottom of the Xbox Series X, for it to then be sucked up out the top of the console. Those who created the original videos claimed their footage was real as their Xbox had "shut itself off": but the video from Xbox Studio shows that air is still cycled through after the power light has gone out. Long enough to create a fake smoking Xbox video, at least. CANSADO de las FAKE NEWS.Os dejo un video MIO explicando porque es Fake lo de la consola "Quemada" y como han logrado este efecto incluso estando la consola "APAGADA" pic.twitter.com/LfXzIBSu6N- Xbox Studio (@XboxStudio) November 11, 2020 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Microsoft is very much aware of the smoke videos, with Xbox Poland having replied to one of the accounts. I asked Xbox for comment on the footage, and received the following statement from a Microsoft representative: "We take all product safety reports seriously and our products meet or exceed industry standards. We are in the process of investigating further." Watch on YouTube Xbox Series X: Thermal + Power Consumption Analysis - How Efficient Is Next-Gen? The first round of Xbox overheating rumours began when some early reviewers claimed the console was a little "toasty" - and it seems the new smoke videos are an extension of this idea. Digital Foundry's Richard Leadbetter carried out thermal tests on the Xbox Series X, and found that while it was hotter than consoles he'd previously tested (peaking at maximum 62C at the top), this could be explained by the sheer power of the new Xbox - and noted the power consumption (210 watts) was far lower than something you'd expect from a high-end PC. "In common with any console really, you do need to ensure that hot air can escape, so keeping Series X in an enclosed space is not a good idea," Leadbetter said of the heat escape. Well, from all this I guess we know you can technically vape or smoke through an Xbox Series X, although I would not recommend it for the sake of your console's health. Now that really would be a hotbox. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 10 Latest Articles Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 59 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 3 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store