Microsoft will soon let you get in-person repairs for Xbox Series X / S consoles at uBreakiFix stores, the company announced today. Microsoft already offers in-person Xbox repairs at Microsoft retail stores,

Xbox Series X|S console owners will have a new option for repair starting January 20, when uBreakiFix by Asurion will become the first Xbox Authorized Service Provider with nearly 700 participating store locations in the

Xbox console repairs generally aren’t something most owners can do on their own and while there are options out there for a fix, now there’s going to be one more. Today, Microsoft officially announced that it’s partnering with uBreakiFix to handle console repairs.

For those who prefer having their Xbox repaired by an authorized expert, Microsoft has partnered with uBreakiFix by Asurion to offer repair services at nearly 700

Said goal has also had a smaller impact on the consoles themselves. According to Microsoft, it has improved how the Xbox Series S handles video, with average reduction approaching 10% in power consumption. The company also recommends using the Shutdown (energy saving) option, which can be found via Settings, General, Power Options on your console.

That repairs program will be known as 'uBreakiFix' by Asurion, and it basically enables folks to get their console repairs done in-person by a Microsoft-authorised outlet. The Xbox owner says that "nearly 700 participating store locations across the U.S." will provide this repair service for players, starting January 20th.

Microsoft has appointed uBreakiFix its first Xbox Authorized Service Provider, which will offer in-person Xbox Series X|S repairs.

Microsoft is now offering official Xbox Series X/S replacement parts for those brave enough to try DIY repairs.

Microsoft is finally making Xbox console repairs more accessible. You’ll be able to take your Xbox Series X or S to “nearly 700” uBreakiFix locations for in-person repairs or buy some replacement parts yourself.