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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, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Oh yeah!!!

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

    First of all this thing is a beast. I love having it and game pass takes it to a whole other level. I like how small it is because I travel a lot so it goes with me. This is a must buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey Alan,

      We're thrilled you are enjoying your time with your new Xbox Series S Console! And, even happier to hear you already paired with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. There's truly no better way to explore all that the next generation of gaming has in store. Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate it, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    I was a Sony guy , but really wanted a console so I decided to get this . It works great, very user friendly with good graphics. No complaints

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    This Xbox is great! I upgraded from the Xbox one x and overall there is a big difference. Load times are a lot faster and the graphics look better. Glad I bought the series s!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alternative console

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

    Bought as a gift and they loved it. Great alternative if you can’t get a series S. Other than low storage, nothing bad about the console. Great value for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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

    This is basically a device for furthering the Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, but it's a great device for that. Tiny yet capable and at a good entry price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great on a budget

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

    This device is a great compromise between price and performance 1440p with 120hz works just great. Also having the SSD gives it the next gen loading speed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best console you can buy to get into next gen.

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

    I love this console! , it works great and for 300 bucks its one of the best consoles you can buy today to get into the next gen. I would recommend this to a friend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works

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

    Works great and not a bad price would buy again but don’t need to

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Console 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.

    I have had Xbox consoles since the beginning. As an all-around media center, I bought Series S to replace S. The console is surprisingly small and even though it no longer has optical connection, HDMI connection does the job for audio connection. It still works with the media remote and the visual quality for all streaming services I use is as good as i expected. I am not concerned with storage and lack of disc drive. I feel that this is a perfect console for me as it was available to me when I wanted to buy it and BestBuy manager made it easy for me to purchase when I traded in my Xbox One S.

    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:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the compact form

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

    Love the new Xbox... I bought the series S reluctantly as I was not able to get the series X. I won’t go into the feature comparison as that is available at several places. Microsoft has finally got this system right for gamers. The instant resume is amazing. I have verified backward compatibility of games all the way back to 360, but only digital purchases work. I do wish Microsoft would bring back Kinect and some way to access disc! I have several docs through different generations and knew that those discs will not work when purchasing. But the series X if you can get one and have a lot of discs, if not the series S is perfect: small and compact.

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

      We are happy to hear you are enjoying the compact deign of the Xbox Series S. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox gaming

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

    Bought this for my son. He loves it. He can buy games online now

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good system for the casual gamer

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

    Was surprised how compact it was. Works perfect for my gaming style I have 5 games downloaded and it’s almost at capacity so if you are a heavy gamer that plays larger games just get the X

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

      We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and its compact size. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best console

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

    Best Xbox for the price. Only wish it had more storage being that everything is downloaded onto it but for the price it’s an amazing console with amazing graphics

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    xbox series s for the grandkids

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

    I bought the xbox series s for the grandkids and the love it. All games are in the cloud, no more buying disc, getting them scratched or ruined.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Compact console that packs a punch

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

    You'll be amazed at how tiny this console is. If you want a budget friendly way to get into next-gen or travel a lot for work and like having a console with you, this is the choice to make.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed
    Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S

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

    Never had a amazing xbox that is fast and small. Good for saving space and dont need 4k for it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely time for a next gen

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

    Great step up from the original xbox one. The quality I get is exactly what I needed for a light xbox gamer. The load times are awesome and the way everything moves smoothly is perfect.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and how fast it is.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ill go over a ps5 to this

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

    Whole point is its cheap and also you can connect a mouse and a keyboard. So you can play games like in a pc. Pretty cool.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Next Gen Console

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

    Most of us have been waiting for the next gen console to release and i am excited for the new Xbox Series S. Although i wasnt able to get the Series X, i am excited for the upcoming games like Halo, Call of Duty, Gears, NBA 2K, Cyber Punk. The new xbox design is pretty simple and basic. It doesn't look as impressive as the new PS5 but the hardware does get the job done. Graphics look amazing with 4K and you can use your old Xbox one controller. Overall, a great bang for your buck with the Series S if you are invested in digital content.

    I would recommend this to a friend