On Downdetector, at around 4.14pm, a peak of more than 1,000 users reported issues with using Xbox.
It appears 72% of the reports were due to ‘server connection’, while 22% were due to ‘purchase’.
Over on X, this person posted: “I legitimately brought an Xbox today to play halo and it’s down. What are the chances.”
Users should once again be able to access Game Streaming and Xbox Storefronts. Thank you for your patience while we addressed this issue.
— Xbox Support (@XboxSupport) October 28, 2025
Another wrote: “@XboxSupport xbox is completely down.”
A third commented: “@XboxSupport xbox store do not work and even your website is down.”
Meanwhile, this profile shared: “I can’t access game pass, Xbox store or Xbox status website.”
Newsquest has contacted Microsoft for comment.
What is Downdetector?
Downdetector is an online website that allows users of popular services including X ( Twitter ), Instagram, Facebook , Virgin Media and more to report if they are having trouble with the services.
The site only reports an incident when the number of problem reports is significantly higher than the typical volume for that time of day.
Describing itself on its website, Downdetector is “where people go when services don’t work.”
The website monitors disruptions to various key services including the internet, web hosting platforms, banks, social media and more.
You can see the full methodology and learn more about how Downdetector collects status information and detects problems via its website.
In short, users can get involved by submitting any issue reports on the platform.
Problem indicators are also collected from social media and other factors on the web, Downdetector explained.
These reports are then validated and analysed in real-time.
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An incident is then detected if the number of reports is significantly higher than the typical average for that particular service.
When a user goes to investigate the issue, they can see what the most reported problems are currently and check if their areas are in one of the outage hotspots.
Do you use Downdetector? Let us know in the comments.
