Ensuring you have a fast, stable network connection is growing more important for console gaming, especially with Xbox and PlayStation's services becoming more network orientated.

With things like Cloud Gaming or Xbox Game Pass becoming increasingly popular and synonymous with Xbox gaming, having a good network connection is almost a requirement if you own an Xbox Series X|S.

Luckily, Xbox Series X|S consoles come equipped with specific Network settings that allow you to test the quality and strength of your network connection on Xbox. But how exactly can you perform these network tests on Xbox Series X|S? Let's find out.

How to Run a Network Speed and Statistics Test on Xbox Series X|S

The most helpful network test you can run on your Xbox Series X|S is to Test network speed & statistics. With this test, you can get an overview of your overall network connection quality through your Xbox Series X|S.

To be specific, the network and speed statistics test on Xbox Series X|S allows you to view the following network statistics:

  • Download speed: the rate at which data can be transferred from the network to your console in Mbps.
  • Upload speed: the rate at which your Xbox Series X|S can transfer data from itself to your network in Mbps.
  • Latency: the time it takes for data to travel between your Xbox Series X|S and your network in milliseconds.
  • Wireless strength: the connection quality between your Xbox and your network.
  • Packet loss: the percentage of lost data sent between your network and Xbox.
  • MTU: the largest possible packet size of data that can travel between your Xbox and network.
A screenshot of the results of a Xbox Series X Network Speed and Statistics test

Now you know how much information the network speed and statistics test on Xbox Series X|S can provide you with, let's take a look at how to perform the test on your Xbox:

  • Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  • Navigate to the settings for Profile & system and select Settings.
A screenshot of the guide menu on an Xbox Series X with Settings highlighted
  • Ensure the options for General are highlighted and select Network settings.
A screenshot of the General Settings on an Xbox Series X with Network Settings highlighted
  • From here, choose Test network speed & statistics.
A screenshot of the Network Settings on Xbox Series X with Test Network Speed and Statistics highlighted

Your Xbox Series X|S will then display Checking connection... as it gathers all the stats about your network connection. Once the stats have been gathered, your Xbox will show a breakdown of your network's statistics on Xbox.

If you're looking to improve your Xbox beyond just your network statistics, however, there are many other tips and tricks on Xbox Series X|S that could help to improve further and guarantee your experience with Xbox.

Testing Your Network and Multiplayer Connection on Xbox Series X|S

Aside from testing your overall statistics and network quality on Xbox Series X|S, you can also specifically test how well your Xbox has connected to the Xbox Network and whether the connection is sufficient for multiplayer gaming.

To test your network and multiplayer connection on Xbox Series X|S, ensure you are again on the General page for Settings and select Network settings.

From here, to test how well your Xbox Series X|S is connected to the Xbox Network, follow these steps:

  • Select Test network connection.
A screenshot of the Network Settings on Xbox Series X with Test Network Connection highlighted
  • Your console will then display Checking connection...
A screenshot of the Checking Conection loading screen on Xbox Series X
  • Once the test is complete, your Xbox will show It's all good, meaning you are sufficiently connected, or Not connected, meaning there is an error with your connection.

If you want to test your multiplayer connection specifically, ensure you are on the Network settings page once more and instead follow these steps:

  • Select Test multiplayer connection.
A screenshot of the Network options for Multiplayer Connection on an Xbox Series X
  • Your Xbox will repeat the same process and display Checking connection... as your Xbox analysis your network and NAT type.
  • Once ready, your Xbox will again show either It's all good for a sufficient multiplayer connection or Not connected for an insufficient connection.
A screenshot of the It's All Good notification upon a successful Network Test on Xbox Series X

Using these two quick and easy tests for your Xbox Series X|S, you can quickly troubleshoot any issues you have when playing online or utilizing your network connection on Xbox.

However, if you are troubleshooting any issues your Xbox may have when connecting to the Xbox Network or playing online, you may need to know how to reset your Xbox console in case the various troubleshooting methods fail.

Guarantee Your Console Gaming Experience With Xbox Series X|S

By utilizing various network setting tests, you help to ensure your connection to the Xbox Network and your online gaming experiences with Xbox Series X|S.

Aside from helpful network settings and troubleshooting methods, your Xbox Series X|S also offers many other settings that can help guarantee and personalize your experience with other features of Xbox.

For instance, customizing your Xbox Series X|S power settings can help you personalize how your Xbox acts when turned off or on.