Xbox 360 owners have long been warned against leaving their consoles on, as it can cause damage to the device. But is this really true? According to Microsoft, leaving a Xbox 360 on for an extended period of time will cause the console to overheat and potentially fail. However, a recent study by Forbes has found that this is not always the case. In fact, Forbes found that leaving a Xbox 360 on for an extended period of time does not actually damage the device in any way. While it is still advised not to leave a Xbox 360 on for an extended period of time, this study shows that it is not always necessary to take precautions against overheating. ..