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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13187 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Xbox Series S for its affordability, compact size, and impressive performance, especially considering its price point. Many appreciate the ease of use and fast load times, along with the benefits of Xbox Game Pass. However, some users point out limitations in storage capacity and the lack of a disc drive as significant drawbacks. The console's resolution capabilities also receive mixed feedback.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S is the X for Non 4k Gamers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Xbox Series X looms over the Series S, but the S has its own punches to give! The S does essentially the same as the X but at 1440p and half the size! Non 4k ready gamers, this is the pick up for you. Beast of a console and the upscaled 4k looks great! 299 is a bargain for this level of tech!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series S

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this a few weeks ago and it was way better than the old gen S. It runs way smoother and the loading times are so much faster. It also is very small and takes up such little space which was perfect for me because my desk isn’t that big so now I can fit more stuff on it. 10/10 recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox review

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great product and even greater customer service. Experience throughout the store was awesome and the Xbox exceeded my expectations performance wise.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful Next Gen console for its tiny size

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Worth getting, I currently own both Series X|S the Series S is literally a machine when it comes to console gaming literally so light and easy to transport, i bought one for my girlfriend as well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny machine, almost unlimited possibilities

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing little machine! I initially had a series X, but this digital machine has been a breath of fresh air with Game Pass Ultimate. One con is the 512GB storage, but you can use an external hard drive for most games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Satisfied!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This game performs as expected. It is lightweight and convenient for travel. The kids find it easy to operate. I would definitely recommend this product to others.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage capacity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good product

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    great for the price just wish it had more storage internally

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series S

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I highly recommend This to anyone who’s on a budget but wants a good gaming experience very sleek and small you can fit it anywhere and it works extremely well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good console

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    perfect console for gamin, small compact and runs very fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased as a gift as an upgrade from an Xbox One to the Xbox Series S. The load times are so much faster and getting to play in 60fps is an adjustment, but it’s well worth it. Only complaint might be that the controller eats batteries, and I’d recommend getting a rechargeable battery if you play a lot.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    GAME CHANGER

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love my new Xbox!!! This thing runs soooooo smoothly. Just as a reference, I used to game on a gaming PC with an RTX 2060 SUPER to mainly play Fortnite but honestly I do not really see a difference as far as a gaming experience. That tells you something. It's super quiet and overall an amazing machine!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible value with gamepass

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've never owned an Xbox in my life. I always used PlayStation or PC. But I recently started using gamepass on my PC and the games list is phenomenal. While the series x definitely has more power, the series S is more financially viable for people who want to play premium games on a budget.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I managed to get 1

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this for my son right after christmas so it was almost impossible to find, I couldn't pick it up till after New Years ,but he loves it and is very happy with it. Me personally, I have a very strong PC , so there is no comparison. Its very easy to setup and update, and that's all you need to do.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system for great price.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve had it for almost a month and can’t stop playing it. It’s super fast and the graphics are really good. If you only play a few games at time the storage is decent too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    ITS GREAT!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This was totally worth the price! The Xbox runs smoothly and quietly and haven’t run into any problems. Would definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Such a tiny console

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    bought this for a separate room while i have the series x in the main room. the small storage space is a bummer if you don’t have an external storage drive or the seagate SSD. other than that it handles games pretty much the same as the series x depending on the tv you use

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the Job

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I thought I wouldn’t like it since I wanted the series X, but it’s pretty much the same qualities. I would pretty much recommend the X if you have a 55+ inch screen. That’s when you’ll really see the difference. Other than that, th is should suit you just well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The perfect gaming tool for all!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The XBOX S512GB is even better than we had anticipated. My Grandson spends hours on Forza and has accomplished more than we had ever expected. Seiing it up on a large screen TV in our gazebo is the perfect environment. This product is excellent!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    S is for "Still a pretty good upgrade"

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Broke down and bought next-gen junior after a solid year of trying and failing to get a Series X. The drive is small, so the extra storage upgrade is probably a must if this is your main console. The load times are reduced dramatically, and games look and play great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good product, love it so much, and my kids too tbh

    I would recommend this to a friend