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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13190 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beast of a Box

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

    This new Series S exceeded my expectations about its performance, etc. I'm coming from a One S and it's night and day difference. I love that it looks good, it loads games almost instantaneously with "Quick Resume" and the experience from better graphics, load times and smoothness is worth more than the $299 price. I'm quite pleased with my purchase. I do feel to constraint with its measly storage but I get around that.

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

      We're happy to have exceeded your expectations! Thanks for taking a few moments to share your insights with us. We're thrilled you are enjoying the improved aesthetic design, brand-new Quick Resume functionality, and overall graphics quality of your new Xbox Series X Console. We're really happy it has been a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    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.

    Everyone says that this is not a good buy but I disagree. I love my series S. With series X so hard to come but I could myself getting this and boy was I surprised by how well this thing is. Not as powerful as the X but it packs a punch. Great for anyone who has game pass and likes to buy digital games the one knock on it is the storage I think Xbox could have done a better job in that department.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value Console

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

    We were way overdue to upgrade from a Xbox 360, so we went with series S (since we don’t have 4k TV’s to take advantage of the X) I was concerned about going disc-less but we got the gamepass and have heard no complaints. You will probably need an ssd expansion drive tho, 500gb goes quick. Easy setup in minutes!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No doubt, LOVE IT

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It work's excellent. It's smooth running. Doesn't take up much space. I bought for my boyfriend as a surprise. I ended up getting one a few months later myself. I love XBOX products. Always have and always will. My little one wants to play my games. We have a little gaming family.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Graphics
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    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Game Pass machine

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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 for kids or anyone on a budget. Fast load times and game pass make the series S a winner. Yes the storage isn't much, but you can add an external hard drive and cold store the games.

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

      The near-instant load times of your new Xbox Series S Console are truly impressive! And when paired with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, there's simply no stopping it. We're thrilled you are enjoying your experience! Thank you for sharing your feedback. We know storage can sometime be an issue, so we've put together a helpful resource. Below is a link to our collection of how-to guides, designed to assist our users in creating the perfect storage configuration for their system. Find all you need to create an optimized environment, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent console at a super affordable price!

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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.

    This is more than a starter console, it does the job, for the price is flawless, bought a couple, no issues after 2 years!!

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

    Come on, it’s XBox!!!

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

    Can’t go wrong with any XBox!! Love that it’s portable if you wanna take it with you when you travel-for smaller kids it could help keep them busy during downtime!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series S for Travel

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

    I bought the Series S while on a work trip because the hotel I got put up in actually has decent Internet. It performs very well, and although the storage space is a little lacking, I was only planning on downloading a few games while I was traveling anyway. 5 stars for being the Series X's little brother.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Memory

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Small but its awesome great price as well. Bought two to make up for the memory

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series S

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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.

    Perfect size to even throw in a back pack so you can travel with it. I never buy physical discs so this option was great . Never had any issues in a year and the purchase experience was very smooth. The only con is that 500gb is not enough space to have multiple modern games on it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed
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    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Real Good

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Awesome. Fastest console I've ever played on. Small in size, fits great on my desk. Wish there was more internal space, but you may have to bit the bullet and by an external hard drive.

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

      We're thrilled you have found your new Xbox Series S Console to be the perfect fit for your setup! Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate it. If you are looking to maximize your storage space, we recommend visiting the following link. Here, we've put together a helpful resource for our users, including how-to guides on the best way to manage your storage environment. Find all you need to optimize your settings, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Price, Size

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It's an Xbox.

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

    One of the best systems out now. Cheap, stylish, and doesn't take up much space on the TV stand. The HDD add on is gimmicky, so I knocked it down a star for that.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Massive upgrade from Xbox One

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

    I upgraded to this from the original Xbox One, and I totally love it. The graphics, especially the frame rates, are a massive improvement over the previous generation. But for me, the killer features are the blazing fast load times and quick resume. You spend a lot more time enjoying your games and less time staring at loading screens. Highly recommend upgrading if you can find one!

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

      We're happy you love it! Whether it be its near-instant load times, optimized computing power, or added features like Quick Resume, we're thrilled you've been enjoying the elevated gaming experience hosted by your new Xbox Series S Console. We're excited to have earned your recommendation! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the community. We appreciate your feedback!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for me

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

    Was one of the lucky ones I guess on preorder launch day that was able to wait it out and refresh 100,000 times. I’m loving it so far. Load times and graphics are just obviously better than my Xbox one. Didn’t need a disc drive and I’m not gaming in 4K 120fps so the series s was in my wheelhouse. No regrets and tbh, the thing was a lot smaller than I was expecting. Packaging was great and the new controller feels great.

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

      We are happy you were able to get your hands on the Xbox Series S. We love that you are loving it and how fast it is, as well as its awesome graphics and other great features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Don’t sleep on the Series S

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

    What can I say. I was very skeptical about this. I had an XB1X and was thinking the series s was going to be a step down. I was flat wrong. This thing is a huge upgrade. Fast, and sleek. I have it mounted behind my wall mounted 42inch 4k tv. Can’t even tell it is there. The one draw back is the storage. I did get the sea gate expandable memory card and it is better than good

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

    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.

    This thing is cool, we like it. It is smaller than our Xbox one s the download speeds are better, the load times are better, and the graphics are probably better too, but we got it on a small little Phillips Roku TV that isn't a 4K TV so it is hard to tell. I do wish the SSD was at least 1tb and not 512gb

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Xbox

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

    Great gaming platform. Best Xbox for the money. Plays games lighting fast

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but fun

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

    I had doubt on getting the Series S but in the current age, it felt nice to be able to buy it online and walk in the store to pick it up (or go curbside). The console is great for people that cannot get the Series X or just want something inexpensive. It is a fun console and I am glad to play on the thing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Awesome little console with no load time and amazing graphics. Really impressed especially for the price. There’s very little storage but I knew that already and got tired of waiting for the X to be available. Could always add storage or upgrade to the X later. I recommend purchasing a chargeable battery for the controller as the AAs don’t last too long and you’ll spend more money changing them out

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

      We're excited to hear you are enjoying the gaming experience hosted by your new Xbox Series S Console! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We know managing your storage space can make or break a setup, so we've put together a helpful resource for our users. Below is a link to a collection of how-to guides and tutorials, aimed at assisting our users in creating the perfect storage environment. Find all you need to optimize your space, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Thumbs up

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

    Excellent console at a great price. Small, quiet , and fast.

    I would recommend this to a friend