Taking a screenshot or recording gameplay on your Xbox is as easy as pressing a button. You can then share your photos or clips with friends via direct message or social media. Here’s how to capture and share your Xbox gaming moments.
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To take a screenshot of the gameplay on your Xbox, press the Part button on your Xbox controller. You can also press the Xbox button and go to the Capture and share menu for more options.
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How to take a screenshot on an Xbox
The new Xbox Series X/S controller has a Share button to quickly take screenshots without having to fiddle with menus while you’re in the middle of the game. Just press the Part button (the one with a two-square icon in the center left), and a message will appear on the screen to confirm that you have taken a screenshot.
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Or press the Xbox button and press Y on the controller to take a screenshot. This method works for both older and newer Xbox controllers.
How to find and share your Xbox screenshots
To find your screenshots, press the Xbox button on your controller and navigate to the Capture and share menu on the far right. Select from there Recent recordings.
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Choose the image you want to share and you will be presented with a list of sharing options.
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Here’s a quick rundown of what each sharing method means:
- activity feed: Share the screenshot to your gamertag activity feed.
- Message: Send a direct message with the screenshot attached.
- See all sharing options: Find additional sharing options, such as posting to Twitter or uploading to your OneThree.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately, you can’t take screenshots on your Xbox outside of playing.