--- title: "Microsoft Begs Gamers Not to Blow Vape Smoke Into the New Xbox" description: "Microsoft warned gamers not to blow vape smoke into new Xbox Series X consoles after videos circulated online. Learn more about this trend." date: "2020-11-12" modified: "2020-11-18" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/microsoft-begs-gamers-not-to-blow-vape-smoke-into-the-new-xbox" categories: - "Future Society" tags: - "microsoft" - "the digest" - "xbox" --- # Microsoft Begs Gamers Not to Blow Vape Smoke Into the New Xbox ![Microsoft had to warn users not to blow vape smoke into their brand new next-generation Xbox Series X consoles.]() *\Image: Xbox Studio via Twitter\* ## This is Fine It's only been out for about two days, but Microsoft has already [had to warn users]() not to blow vape smoke into their brand new next-generation Xbox Series X consoles. Several videos circulated online showing consoles letting out a steady steam of white smoke out of their top exhaust fans, but [*Polygon* reports]() that they appear to be the result of owners blowing vapor from electronic cigarettes into the consoles. ## Blowing Smoke Still, copycats got so out of hand that Xbox maker Microsoft had to get on Twitter to warn their customers. "We can't believe we have to say this, but please do not blow vape smoke into your Xbox Series X," the company wrote in a [Wednesday tweet](), leading users to a customer support page. ## Please, No Gaming consoles go up in flames isn't as far-fetched as it sounds. The news broke on the same day that smart home doorbell maker Ring had to [recall around 350,000]() of its second generation video doorbells in the US over fire concerns. Instead of having their consoles catch fire, though, the biggest issue arising out of Microsoft's next-gen console's launch turned out to be [faulty disc drives](). **READ MORE:** [Microsoft: ‘please do not blow vape smoke into your Xbox Series X’]() \[*The Verge*\] **More on Xbox:** *[Microsoft Wants to Censor Xbox Live Voice Chat in Real Time]()* ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()