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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

    You should definitely have one!!!!

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

    I absolutely loved this Xbox!!! I have been playing video games all my life but the Series X is unbelievable. Definitely a recommendable product.

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

    Unbelievable!

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

    I couldn’t believe I managed to snag this. So excited. Works amazing. You do have to keep in mind you may need an external hard drive as there is no disc drive so you will need space to store your digital games. Otherwise for the price it’s a great deal.

    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.

    Great console to have if u lack space in your entertainment center and if your living on a budget. It’s a win also if you don’t care about disk games, but the only bad thing about it, is the memory in it. But you can always upgrade it.

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

    Love my new Series S!!!!

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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’m an absolute Xbox fan and I have been for a very, very long time now. With that said I absolutely am in love with Xbox Series S! This is a really decent console, especially if you’re someone who just enjoys playing casually and not a huge gamer! This is the way to go!!!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey there,

      We appreciate the kind words, and couldn't be happier to have you on Team Xbox. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your story with the community! We're thrilled you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console, and the truly next-generation gaming experience it hosts. Whether you're a professional gamer, or simply someone who like to play every now and then, we've built your new system to fit the every user's needs. We're happy you are enjoying your time with it, and that you've found it to be a beneficial addition to your setup.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console

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

    Best Buy had this in stock before Christmas. I was leaving the store and noticed a few behind the registers. I asked if they were available and was able to buy for my son. The console is not that big and my son loves it using Xbox Game pass.

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

    Xmas gift

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

    this came right on time, as ordered. Kids love it and play everyday. wish they had the disk version when I ordered. That come hard to get. But on the xbox store they have many games to choose from. dont forget to get the external HD as well

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

    Great console.

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

    Coming from the original xbox one this was the only next gen console I was able to pre order and I'm not disappointed. It looks great loads games very fast and runs very quietly can't even hear it to be honest. Very satisfied with it and don't plan on getting an X for a while if at all.

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

    Outstanding

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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.

    Really wanted a Series X but had to settle for the S and I am not disappointed. Games load within 8-20 seconds, The frame rate is immaculate. It's so small yet so powerful. Would recommend buying if you can't afford or simply just can't get a Series X.

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

    X-Box Console

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

    Works great with our gaming TV. Easy to set up and looks good.

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

    Big machine in a small package

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

    I am in love. The size is a lot smaller than you think possible, the faster storage is a real game changer it brings to life older games if nothing else just to see how quickly they boot up. The only drawback is the size of the storage but for the price I have no complaints.

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

    Better than PlayStation

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

    I mean it’s Xbox. Still better than PlayStation. So yea

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

    Amazing value. Perfect for a niche audience

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

    If all you're looking for is a gaming machine that comes ready to install hundreds of quality games via gamepass, and aren't overly concerned with 4k resolution the Series S is unbeatable in it's value. My only real criticism is the lack of storage space for an only digital device.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on the Xbox Series S. We are happy that you are enjoying it and its awesome features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Apple Watch series 7

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

    Love my new Apple Watch. Works so much better than my series 2. Selection was great. Ordering through the app was easy and the delivery was sooner than expected. But the fact that it was on sale was the reason I made the purchase.

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

    Great little system.

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

    My favorite form factor so far in a console! Really hope they go this route when they revamp the Series X in a few years. It also runs completely silent, only radiating heat from the back vent. I bought the $219 1TB memory card expansion to go along with it, but it’s also nice to have the option to hook up a normal usb hard drive to store old games as well. In summary, I love the size and performance so far and I hope they make the Series X this small when they revamp it!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Ace,

      It's great to get your perspective on your new Xbox Series S. We're thrilled that you're enjoying its overall power in such a compact package. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • 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.

    Got this for my son because his one x died and now I’ve bought another so he has one at both of his houses. Very reliable system.

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

    Awesome compact Console

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great console. Works just as good as x series only down side is no disk drive. But if your games are mostly digital thats not an issue.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series S

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

    Great console! It’s smaller than all my other Xbox and runs continuously with no delays or interference. Loving it

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

    Great shopping experience

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

    In Stock, crazy fast shipping, it is a Christmas present so it has not been opened or used yet so i can only comment on the shopping experience. I had not realized Best Buy was so easy to shop on with fast shipping. I will shop online with them again.

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

    Good Console

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

    I love it, its perfect for my son he still gets all the next gen graphic and you can cross play with ps5 on certain games. The only downfall is the storage but you can install more on it which is clutch because you can download alot of free games from the past with ultimate pass

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We are so happy to hear that your son is loving the Xbox Series S and its awesome graphics. Thank you for sharing this with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great birthday present

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

    My husband was so happy to receive this as his birthday present! He has been playing it almost every day since and it hasn’t given us any issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend