Earlier we used to play games on our pc and mobile phones, but gaming has transformed. And to have rich gaming we switch to gaming consoles like PlayStation and Xbox. Every gaming fan knows what an Xbox is and how fun it is to spend time playing games on these consoles. Nowadays, the Xbox X and Xbox S series are the most sought-after consoles.
However, besides the gaming experience, it is also important that you have a user-friendly experience with these consoles. It is important that you do not face any issues while using these consoles, and they can be easily customized according to your needs. And the most important customization is the ability to change the language on the console. A lot of people are facing issues while changing the language in Xbox Series X or S.
Ways To Change In Xbox Series X/S
There are several languages that are available on Xbox, and you can choose the one that suits you the most. However, in the region where you buy your console, the default language will be the language of that particular region. So to change the language in your console, you can follow these steps –
Step 1 – Click on the Xbox button on one of your controllers.
Step 2 – Select the Profile and System option, and click on Settings
Step 3 – On the panel choose System and under that option select Language and Location.
Step 4 – Now click on the language button and then a drop-down menu will appear.
Step 5 – Choose your preferred language from the list.
Step 6 – Now move to the Language Region tab, and then select the right region for your language.
Step 7 – Select your region from the drop-down window.
Step 8 – Now restart your device.
Step 9 – Click on the Continue button to accept all your changes, and you will find that it will get loaded in your preferred language.
If you are not able to change the language using these steps for some reason you can easily solve this problem by changing the location in your Microsoft and Xbox accounts.
Update Your Location On Your Microsoft Account
You may also face language problems with your Xbox Series X/S if you haven’t changed the location of your Microsoft account. To change your location on the Microsoft, you need to know a few things that are –
- Your Xbox profile information like gamer tag and other information will be carried with you to the new region, so you don’t have to build your profile again.
- The money present in your Microsoft account will not be transferred to your account after you change your location. Therefore, you should spend all your money before moving to a different place.
- The Xbox subscription is not the same all around the world but if you are moving to a place where your subscription is available, you will get to use your account. However, if the same subscription is not available, you will be able to use it but the features will not be the same and there will be some shortcomings.
Now that you know what will happen once you change your location, here are some steps that will help you in changing your location on Microsoft.
- Log in to your Microsoft account by entering the required credentials.
- Choose the Edit profile info
- Now click on the Country/Region, City, Postcode, and/or Time zone one by one to update them according to your new location.
- After updating these details, click on the Save button.
Change The Location Of Xbox Profile
You can also face language problems on your Xbox if you have not updated the location on your profile. To update the location on the Xbox profile follow these steps –
- Sign in to your Xbox profile by entering the username and password.
- Read all your account info, and then click on the Next button.
- Select “Please select the region you’re moving your account to”.
- Then choose your country from the drop-down menu and click on I Accept.
Situations That Can Prevent You From Changing Your Location
There are some situations that can prevent you from changing your location on your Xbox, which will in turn not let you change your language. Some of these conditions are as follows –
- Having changed location on the Xbox in the last 3 months.
- The Xbox account is suspended due to some reasons.
- You are minor in the country that you are moving to and not allowed to operate an Xbox account or vice versa.
- The subscription fee is not paid or you have any outstanding dues in your account.
So there were some ways in which you can change the language on your Xbox. And if you are still facing issues while doing so, you should get in touch with support, as soon as possible to get yourself back in your favorite game.
