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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does the trick!

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

    Bought this for my 8yr okd and he loves it! Added an external HDD and a rechargeable battery pack and boom great sll in one solution!

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Absolutely amazing!!!! Did not disappoint and preforms extremely well 10 out of 10 would buy again

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox is a perfect gift

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

    Picked up the latest Xbox for my adult son. He was just as thrilled as he was when he got his first one years ago. A great product.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    This product is very good. The packaging was well done and there was nothing missing; it was a great budget version of the Series X. Very fun to play with and very nice games. An overall good job.

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

      We appreciate the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you are loving everything about your new Xbox Series S Console, from the powerful computing power and graphics, all the way to its packaging. We aim to provide a truly next-generation gaming experience, and we're happy to hear you think we delivered! We're glad it was a good investment for you. If you're looking to add even more game titles to your catalog, try pairing your new setup with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate! Amplify your disc-free console with access to hundreds of player-loved titles, hand-selected from across all genres of gameplay. Find all you need to get started, here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Underestimated powerhouse for cheap price.

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

    This series s is nothing short of amazing what it offers for the price. A very small sleek well made powerhouse of a console for only $299, You will have a hard time noticing any difference in graphics or gameplay between this series s compared to the series x or PlayStation 5. I own all three and I’m telling you if this is the only console you own your good. If you have a 4K tv it will upscale games to 4K as well. The console being all digital is not a problem for me as most disc games make you download huge files before even play anyway. And with gamepass you get so many free games to play you be busy a long time. Grab this console it will surprise you.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Thumbs up

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

    I Really enjoy Xbox x/s, best console ever! I ended up buying the series X as well.

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

    Great disc-free console for your everyday gaming

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

    Great disc-free console for your everyday gaming. My only cons would be the size of the hard drive and not coming with a rechargeable controller, but both features can be purchased as an add-on.

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

      We're thrilled you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console, and the flexibility of disc-free gaming! Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts with us. For helpful tips on how to manage your storage capacity, we recommend the following link. We've collected our how-to guides and helpful tutorials for optimizing your hard drive, all right here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Console! Get Gamepass!

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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've used my original Xbox One as my secondary console for over 6 years now and it's been a Halo/Gears/Forza machine. I picked up a PS5 a few months ago and absolutely loved the console. Well I decided to give Xbox another chance decided to pick up the less powerful Series S. I'm so glad I made that decision because my PS5 has been collecting dust since picking up my series. I've been addicted to playing Forza and all my friends on PC are able to play some Halo with me thanks to cross-play. People will preach Gamepass over and over and I can't agree more. It's an absolute must if you're considering picking up an Xbox. The ONLY reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I sadly had to return the first Xbox Series S. I originally set up my series S and noticed something was wrong when I tried navigating the system. The up button on the D-Pad started to stick and the console became unusable essentially. Went to Best Buy to return it and luckily they were able to just switch it out for a new controller. Instead of having to order a new console altogether. Overall I highly recommend this console and hopefully, you don't deal with the defect I did.

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

      Thank you for recommending Xbox Series S! We're glad that you're enjoying it as well as Xbox Game Pass. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for streaming / light gaming

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

    Used primarily as a streaming player and occasional game play, works great with aftermarket tv-type remotes. CEC leaves something to be desired, doesn't always turn the tv on (tried with multiple tv's of different brands, same result).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice Product!. Kids will love

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent gaming system. My son likes the Digital games very much and get rid off CDs.

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

    Xbox rocks

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

    Love this product, love the games. Definitely gonna need another controller for sure.Xbox game pass has more games than I would ever play but good option to have

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

    Xbox

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for our son to update his prior Xbox. He said it is easier to use and quicker and it is easy for travel if he wants to bring to a friends house or on a trip

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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

    Loved the one i already own. Got this one for my girlfriend and she loves it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S

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

    Xbox is always a good home entertainment system to have!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best

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

    Great product loved it i recommend everyone to give it a try.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Console

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

    The price I got it for was reasonable and very good. Works well and compared to the higher end consoles it holds up pretty well.

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

    Same quality As it Big brother

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

    The Xbox series s this console was cheaper than buying Its big brother the x. The graphics may be a little bit lower, but you still get the same enjoyment as you was on the big powerhouse one. Storage was a little disappointment but I bought some extra storage.

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

    A true value to gaming in 2023! Good job Microsof!

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

    The mighty Xbox is mighty with a size of a book! Well a thiccc book but it delivers. There’s reduced resolution and fidelity doesn’t stops gameplay that it delivers. 120 fps was a great choice to prioritize, over resolution and what it really delivers is gaming at an affordable cost! Microsoft takes the loss on $$ but delivers gaming! The controller alone costs 59$, I’ll just leave it at that!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it

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

    I thought it was really great and really fast and ran some games at 120fps not bad

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series s

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best place to buy consoles! It works like new and gave me everything that I wanted!!

    I would recommend this to a friend