When you’re playing a game, you want to focus on it and nothing else. To do this, the Xbox One has a Game Mode that optimizes your experience. However, it might not be ideal for all games or all situations. For example, if you’re playing in the same room as other people, the noise from your speakers might not be something that you want to broadcast. The same goes for if you’re recording gameplay for uploading online. In this case, turning off Game Mode is a good idea. This guide will show you how to turn off Game Mode on an Xbox One. Read on and get ready to take full advantage of every game by switching off Game Mode!
How To Turn Off Game Mode On Xbox One
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Click on Settings.
- Click on All Settings.
- Click on Preferences -> Game DVR & Streaming -> Record game clips and screenshots using Game DVR, and then turn it off by clicking it once so that the checkbox is no longer ticked/selected.
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Click on My Games & Apps.
- Click on Games and Apps, then find and click on the game you want to play without Game Mode interference. You can also select multiple games if you have more than one in your library that you want to play without Game Mode interference. For example, I’m going to choose Rocket League, which has multiple game modes that may or may not require Game Mode on or off for optimal gameplay.
- Click on Settings -> Preferences -> Audio -> Game DVR & Streaming -> Record game clips and screenshots using Game DVR, and then turn it off by clicking it once so that the checkbox is no longer ticked/selected.
- Click on the back button in the upper left corner of the screen to navigate back to your game library, and then click on Rocket League.
- Play your game!
Turn Off Game Mode
- Press the Xbox button on your controller to open the guide.
- Navigate over to Settings, and then select All Settings.
- Navigate down to Preferences and then select Broadcast & Capture.
- Select Game Mode settings, and then select [Off].
How To Use Game Pass While In Game Mode
- Open the Guide (press the Xbox button on your controller)
- Select System > Settings > All Settings
- Select Network > Network Settings > Set up a New Network or Wireless Network
- Follow the steps to set up your network, making sure to connect to the same network as your console. This is required for Home Gold and Game Pass.
Record Gameplay While In Game Mode
- Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
- Select Settings.
- Select All Settings.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and select System.
- Select Broadcast & capture in the left panel and then select Broadcast & capture settings in the right panel.
- Uncheck Allow broadcasts and game captures using Game DVR to turn off Game Mode on an Xbox One console.
What Is The Difference Between Game Mode And Regular Mode?
- The first difference is that Game Mode is a feature of the console. You can turn it on or off as you see fit. Once enabled, it will be active for all games.
- Game Mode also disables the Xbox One’s party system, meaning that you’ll have to switch off Game Mode to use this feature. This can be useful if you want to play with friends online instead of with random people from around the world.
- The other big difference between regular mode and game mode is the sound output. In game mode, your system will broadcast sound through its own speakers instead of external ones like headphones or a surround sound system. This can be very annoying if you’re playing in a small room or with other people nearby! Read our article on how to use headphones with Xbox One for more information on this subject!
Why Did My Xbox Turn On Game Mode Automatically?
- Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide.
- Navigate to System > Settings.
- Select All Settings.
- Scroll down and select Display & sound > Game Mode (if it doesn’t appear, you don’t have Game Mode enabled).
- You will see a toggle switch below this option that will turn Game Mode on or off when pressed. To turn off Game Mode, move the switch so that it is no longer green and is instead greyed out with an X in it.
- Press the B button on your controller to close the guide.
- You will see a confirmation message that Game Mode is off.
- You are now free to play your game without Game Mode interfering.
How Can I Switch Back To Regular Mode?
- Press the Xbox button on the controller to open the guide.
- Select Settings.
- Select All Settings.
- Scroll down and select System > Console info & updates, and then select Advanced system settings on the right side of the screen.
- Select Continue, and then select Yes when prompted to confirm that you want to continue with more settings than your console supports. If you don’t see this option, it means that you’re using a different console language and need to select More instead of Continue in step 5 above to reach the advanced settings menu in your language (e.g., German).
Is There A Way To Permanently Disable Game Mode?
- First, open the Guide by pressing the Xbox button on your controller.
- Select System > Settings > All Settings.
- In the Settings menu, select Ease of Access > Game Mode.
- In here, you’ll be able to turn Game Mode on or off by toggling the switch beside it. This will let you know whether or not Game Mode is currently enabled for your account and console.
- If you’re having trouble getting to the Settings menu, hold down the Xbox button on your controller and select System > Settings.
- Once you’re in the Settings menu, select Ease of Access > Game Mode.
- In here, you can turn Game Mode on or off by toggling the switch beside it. This will let you know whether or not Game Mode is currently enabled for your account and console.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are a lot of things you can do with the Xbox One when Game Mode is turned off. If you find that you’re getting distracted by notifications, or you want to mute the sound from your speakers, you can always turn on Game Mode. Just remember that when you turn it off, you’ll need to select the audio options again if you want to use them.
