Nyko Intercooler Stand - Cooling Attachment with Short USB Power Cord for Xbox One

First off, I just installed this a few hours ago so I can only give a initial reaction. However, my initial reaction is happier than expected. The fan is much quieter than the xbox 360 fan when it revs up, and it does seem to start up at a lower temp than the xbox fan is set to. It seems to have a lower switch on temp, so it will be on more. My xbone is in an entertainment center and doesnt have much side ventilation and has a wall about a foot behind it. This unit shoots air forward, which is perfect for my situation. It does exactly what it says; if you need it, itll do the job. If your system has plenty of room and youre buying this to be safe, you probably dont need it. Microsoft took the airflow issues to heart last gen. However, it does look sweet and relieves any heating worries so do what you please. Also it is a bit clumsy to install, but can look great if you line up the vents on the xbone with the intercooler right. I got mine flush with the front and it looks awesome. its prolly gonna look silly if you dont have the default black xbone overall: CLAPS

Very pleased with this unit. I bought it in conjunction with the side model they make and in concert with each other they are very good. Installation is very simple, as it's a place and lock-in style with a tab on top that will lock in or unlock to detach the unit from the box. The USB connection is form fitted so that will give you a idea right away where it needs to sit when you lock it in place. Follow the instructions. It's designed nicely and doesn't look out of place on the box. ▶️Noise Level---Barely Noticeable, and if your like me with Turtle Beaches on, what Noise, except that of your Guns Blazing lol. Even if your watching a Movie or Netflick, YouTube whatever, still it's noise level is barely noticeable. ▶️Operation: No buttons, it's direct power connection via USB on the back, and uses a temp sensor to determine ON/OFF operation and will cycle of the temp drops enough. It will continue operation of the XBOX is turned off, however... Only until the Temp Sensor has reached its shutdown point, takes about 5-7 minutes, depending on how long the box was on. After which it will not power back on until it senses enough rise in temperature. ⏺Note: there is a smaller cooling unit on the market that fits on the back side of the box where all the priority connections are housed, where this top unit will derive its power from. If you are currently using that smaller backside model, and buy this one, you will have to discontinue using the smaller one, as the THIS model's USB hook up will not line up properly as its intended, unless you rig it to work another way.➡️All in All, it works great, and I'm happy to have it helping to make my Xbox last a long time!

I have had every major console for the last 10 years. I have used every type of cooler imaginable and this is, by far, the best one I have ever used. The Xbox one gets hot. When placed in an entertainment shelving unit, top and rear exhaust fans tend to be rendered useless. This thing pushes air in the right direction and will work with nearly any shelving configuration (except closed cabinet but what does?). The biggest issue I have had with fans since the PS3/XB360 generation is the "always on" usb power. Basically the fan would have a switch on it, independently of the console to allow you to turn it off and on. Nothing like having remote controls for your TV, Surround sound, and Gamepads but having to get up and manually hit a button to the turn the fan off and on. This thing has a temperature sensor, built in, that turns the fan off and on automatically as the system warms up. This works well for two reasons: 1.) You don't have to turn if off and on and the always on power has no bearing on the cooler 2.) When you first power the system off, it still tends to be hot. This will stay on to cool the device down even after it's been powered down. This thing is also nearly silent compared to other coolers I have used. It can get up there when the system is running at his hottest but it's barely noticeable compared to others on the market. Very happy with this purchase. I can't speak to versatility as I have only had it a couple of weeks but excellent design.

This unit works great for our purposes. Our cooling situation is that our XBox One is located in a media cabinet with an open front but closed back and sides. It was getting uncomfortably hot in operation, particularly in the summer. Once I installed this unit on top of the XBox, temperatures definitely dropped dramatically. I appreciate that it's controlled with an internal thermostat, so it only turns on and makes noise when necessary. This bring us to the topic of noise. When it's cool, the unit is silent. As temperatures increase, I can definitely hear the unit in operation. Nothing terrible at reasonable room (and cabinet) temperatures, but definitely audible. It doesn't concern me nor did I reduce my rating for it - moving air naturally makes some noise - but just a reality of fan operation. I'd buy this again and again. It was a great purchase for us.

The wait was worth it, this is a great item at a great price. I got mine release day and it has been running great ever since. I am impressed at how easy the install was, and how well the fit is with the XBOX One. I have a feeling the delays may have been getting this exactly right, because it's just done so well. Note, though, that most of the body is matte black, only the edging behind the "chrome" is that glossy finish like the console. That said, it's a benefit IMO, as it doesn't just act like a fingerprint/dust magnet like the slicker finish. The "chrome", however, is the only iffy thing - there was the slightest little imperfection in mine, which wasn't enough to bother me visually but made me realize it's just sort of painted on there so I wouldn't be surprised if the most common "flaw" found over time was this chipping off. Just noting this in case it matters to you - this didn't affect my score because I'm fine with it, this is a $25 product, if it was $50 or $75 I'd expect something more. I'm sure most will stay/look fine, and mine looks fine - I just noticed when I was unpackaging it and I realized folks might want to be careful when handling that area. Connecting is really a breeze, you move the "lock" on the front to "unlock", place it on the console (it just naturally slides right into place) and then move the "lock" to "locked". You can feel it clamp down, and it's extremely sturdy. It doesn't give a centimeter (again a good thing). I was afraid I was going to have to pull out the console to plug in the USB, but the odd USB connector is so perfect that this also could be a reason it took so long - just to get this so right. The fan attaches to the USB port with a non-flexible plastic L-shaped "hook" which hugs around the back, and at the end of the "L" is a very short cord with another hard-plastic L-shaped USB connector. It's so perfectly measured that all I had to do was press on the side of the L and it literally just slid into the USB slot on the first try. (Though, note it can only go in the TOP USB port in the back, though it leaves the other one free for use.) I really was skeptical looking at the rather complex looking connector, but it connected so easily and makes so much sense once you see it hooked up. Once installed, it started working rather quickly. Although I originally rolled my eyes at the XBOX One's media capabilities, I've since found them pretty amazing and designed my whole system around it, so my system runs quite a bit beyond gaming. So my machine tends to run a bit warmer than someone who just plays games here and there and nothing else. Sitting two feet away I could hear it come on the first time, but mostly because I was sitting so close and simply the movement of the air made noise in a quiet, open area. In normal use there is no noticeable noise at all, even at lower volume levels. I did notice at first that it would switch on and off in succession - I assume that's when it's just hovering around whatever the target temp is that turns it on. Again, only really noticed this when testing when I first got it and was two-feet away, haven't noticed it really since. When I pass by I check it and I can feel the air being blown out when it's on, otherwise I wouldn't know it was on even at low volume levels. Not everyone is going to need this, but it is exactly what I needed. I was ready to move my XBOX One into a more permanent place in my entertainment center, but I was concerned about heat since I had found the XBOX One did emit a decent amount of heat out of the top since it was so often in operation, and I was also concerned about blowing dust all around, there and my other equipment. That's what is so great about this model, because it shoots the hot air OUT forward instead of up or even back. This means any dust is blown out of the entertainment center, and will land on the floor where it will just get vacuumed up. Because that area can get so dusty on it's own, this was a huge plus for me and keeps me from being so concerned about that top vent, which I had been since I got the system. Very recommended, I can't say "everyone must buy now" because you may not need it, but I certainly don't think it hurts, it looks good, and again, even if you don't worry about heat it keeps debris out of that top vent, which is a huge plus. Sure, I could have gone for a few more features - adjustable temp, a little snazzier finish, etc. - but I wouldn't expect that at this price point, and I'm glad they just made a solid, functional device that looks good at an inexpensive price.

I use this in conjunction with the MoKo Xbox One Cooling Fan that installs on the side of the Xbox One. It has kept my Xbox nice and chill between the 2 products. Also the cooling solution and helped eliminate weird game crashes and happenings, especially in Fallout 4. Prior to this I would game a game lock up at least once or twice (if not more) during heavy gaming sessions. it clamps on real easy, you cant mess it up, and it uses one of the Xbox's USB ports in the back to power it, which could be a downer for some but not for me. The Fan itself has been nice and quiet for me (but then again my kids tell me I am hard of hearing but what do they know). It kicks on automatically, and when the box reaches a nice cool temp it will shut off on its own (although for me it is usually after I quit playing).

Ok, to start off the intercooler works as advertised, but after reading the reviews I wanted to point out somethings that I did not see listed.The main reason I do not use the intercooler has nothing to do with it not doing what it's advertised to do, but with the design. . I'm attaching pictures illustrating what I'm about to explain. If you look at the design of the xb1 there is a single large fan positioned in the front right of the Xbox. Looking at the size of the fan that is needed to keep the xb1 at safe operating temperature and the size of the fan on the intercooler and placement, I do not feel safe that enough heat is being expelled. Looking at the size of fan and intake on the intercooler in comparison to the xb1, no way its a matched amount. Another more important issue is the intercoolers fan placement in correlation with the fans size can not expel the intended amount of heat. Alot of the xb1's fan is blocked off by the bottom plate of the intercooler, causing heat to be reflected back into the xb1. I don't know the exact specs of either, but if you hold your hand over the xb1 and then in front of the intercooler after installed, you will feel alot more heat without the intercooler. It's not because the intercooler makes the xb1 cooler, it's because the intercooler cannot move the same amount of heat that is needed to keep the Xbox one at its intended temperature. I am in no way bashing nyko's intercooler, it does pull out heat, it does blow it out of the front. If your a hardcore gamer like me, that game for extended time, I would recommend finding a space with adequate room for the Xbox, not restricting airflow. If you game here and there and mostly watch tv, then yes this is a handy option for you.

It works for what it is! The locking function lines up perfectly where it's supposed to, and the USB cable to power the device is the prefect size so you don't have all the excess cable. If you use both the rear USB ports though, you'll have to relocate something, and the cable is literally 3 inches long and will not reach the ports on the side of the Xbone. When you power on the console, the fan won't start up right away- don't freak out. It turns on in a couple minutes when the console heats up, and generally stays on when in use. When you power off the console, it stays on for a few more minutes to make sure the console is cool before the fan shuts off. One more thing (no pun intended)- the fan blows the air forward. This is for those who keep their consoles in a small cabinet with no rear opening. Just something to keep in mind. My biggest and only real gripe is that the trimming around the fan's vents is chrome, and I think would've looked better in a shiny plastic. But that doesn't affect anything and looks good regardless. If you have an Xbone and have it in a cabinet, or just like keeping your devices cool, this is a great purchase for $25.