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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13198 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:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    xbox

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

    great price worth the wait worth the money wouldn’t go no where else

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

    The Xbox Series S is worth all digital investment

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

    I had gone with the Xbox Series X back from begining of this year but unable to acquire the extra warranty and protection. So, i had sold it off for my living conditions ans downgraded to the Xbox Series S instead and happy i went this way. I don't have no space for physical media anymore as it's time consuming and regardless, i gotta download the game as the physical discs are placeholders nonetheless. So why waste $500 for an big box without no warranty. When i switched to Xbox Series S with the Best Buy Total Tech is worth protection of my investments into Microsoft. I'm an very satisfied customer

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome design and value.

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

    Excellent piece of kit for a den, office, study or to travel with. SSD and CPU just as fast as the Series X and the compact size is remarkable. Perfect for game pass, 1080/1440p, for traveling or if value is most important.

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

      Hi Ryan,

      We are happy you are enjoying the compact size of the Xbox Series S. Thank you for sharing your experience with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Made the switch

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

    I just made the switch from PlayStation. I was worried I wouldn’t like Xbox but it’s turned out amazing. System runs great. Great size.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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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 love the Xbox I can do so many things on it and it lasts a long time

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

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

    great for using to pass the time. super quick, great graphics

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fulfills our gaming needs!

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

    We absolutely love playing on the new Series S. With game pass, switching between games is instant. The system is small enough that it can fit anywhere. Highly recommended!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little console

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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 have really enjoyed this xbox so far. Its so sleek and has access to all the great titles. So as long as you dont need a disc drive, this is for anyone wanting to get into xbox or continue with xbox

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    But this for my son. He loves it. If he had his way, he’ll spend 23/7.. that’s minus the hour (accumulative) he goes into the kitchen looking for snacks.. lol

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

      We couldn't be happier to hear your son is loving his new Xbox Series S Console! 23/7 may be a little too much time in-game, but who are we to judge. We're thrilled he is enjoying hours of exciting gameplay with his new setup! Thank you for sharing your story with the community. We appreciate your feedback, and are glad it was a good investment for you and your family.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awsome consle

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

    Quickest set up ever and was able to play all the games i wanted to play right away with no problems at all.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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

    Bought this for my boyfriend as a gift and he loves it. his old xbox was the xbox one and the graphics on this new one are so great!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great System

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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 system. Easy to operate even for a beginner.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Same quality with less the space

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

    It works just as well as the other BUT my greatest satisfaction is the size. It's small and fits just where I wanted it to be, with no fuss. Now I can take it with me when I travel and I don't need to carry with me any disc to play...I just connect it to a TV, hook up to the internet, and BOOM...game on. The only thing I take along is ssd where I keep my large games like the aircraft simulator.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No complaints

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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.

    Great if you like seamless console gaming. The only thing to you have to worry about obviously is storage space.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One Happy Customer

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

    This was a fantastic purchase! My son is able to play with multiple people and friends. He says that he enjoys playing it rather than his PC.

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

    Rated 4 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 review is only after the reveal of the new black xbox series s, which will have a better storage capacity (1TB compared to ~300GB) than the original. It is still a good buy if youre not planning on playing a lot of games, but if you are save for the black S.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great system, not enough storage =/

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

    My son recently had his Xbox One lay down on him. The series x impossible to find but just happened to check Best Buy and they had 1 of the series S in stock. He came home and began downloading some games(no disc drive). He loves the series S. The only wish he has is that it was a full 1TB instead of 512 GB. That storage space is precious especially with the expanded drive $200+

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

      Thank you for taking some time from your day to share your story with us. We appreciate it! We're happy to hear you have been enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console, and the next-generation gaming experience it hosts. We know storage can sometimes be an issue for players, so we have created a useful resource to help out. Find everything you need to create the perfect storage environment for your setup, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • 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.

    My son got this for Christmas and he loved everything about it. Thank you bestbuy for always supplying our needs!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best value console on the Market!

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

    Best Value on the market for a console. Most of the power for a fraction of the cost.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next gen at last gen price

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

    I have a switch oled and it costs more yet not quite as powerful. And I get that Nintendo markets and appeals differently. But this system performs awesomely!

    I would recommend this to a friend