Year-End SaleEnds 1/1/26. Limited quantities. No rainchecks.

Skip to contentGo to Product SearchGo to Footer
Main Content

Customer Ratings & Reviews

Your price for this item is $105.99
Clearance
The comparable value price is $299.99

Customer reviews

Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13179 reviews

Rating Filter

Rating by feature

  • Performance

    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

  • Storage Capacity

    Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars

  • Controller

    Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars

Pros mentioned filter

Cons mentioned filter

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.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
Page 168 Showing 3,341-3,360 of 13,179 reviews
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series s

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

    Love my Xbox series s. Great bang for the buck...

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

    Series S

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

    Didnt think yhe digital would be as good as the X but its pretty good. Not all games are found w the xbox game pass that I'd like to have. I do love that the graphics are brighter. I wish it came w more storage though.

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

    Good Console, son loves it

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

    Bought this for my son for Christmas as it was the cheapest machine that had a game (T.A.B.S,) that he wanted to play. instead of getting a gaming PC. Since we got it for him, he plays it almost exclusively now, as his PS4 and Nintendo Switch don't get used much anymore.

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

    Annoying you actually need extra memory card

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

    Xbox has always been my favorite console. Since everything has pretty much gone digital, needing a disc drive seemed irrelevant. However, in buying this for our household, I failed to realize you need the additional SD memory card if you’re going to be playing any of the series S/X version games. Older expandable drives to not work for this series. You have to get the new cards. Which isn’t cheap. For another $75-100, you can get the series X that gives you everything.

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

    Xbox Series S is powerful enough

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

    I have a fantastic 4K tv that would pair perfectly with the Xbox Series X but the S more than does the job. Unless you need a disc drive there’s no reason to get an X. With the quick loading time and the smaller sized game the Series S is perfect and easy to fit anywhere in your home

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

    Who doesn’t love Xbox

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

    I love Xbox so much, and this unit looks nice. However I would prefer to have a disc tray, but I’m also old school. I heard they’re phasing disc trays out next gen. I feel like the hard drive size of this isn’t large enough, you will likely need an external hard drive as well.

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

    Great Purchase for 11 year old son!

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

    Excellent purchasing and pick up experience. Child loves the system’s ease of use. Great quality!

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

    Amazing next gen machine!

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

    I am surprised how amazing this little guy performs. The nvme ssd is super fast and the difference in performance with it's bigger brother is minimal. (Series X) The 512 GB hard drive can be a little small but other than that I think this is a great value for your money.

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

    Compact machine; Packs a punch tho

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

    I bought both the PS5 and the Xbox series S console. I loved the Xbox, but I’ve always been a die hard PlayStation fan. It doesn’t make sense to pay for gold live, game pass and ps plus. It’s too expensive. However, don’t underestimate this little compact machine, can definitely pack a punch for your 4K gamin experience.

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

    Series S is S tier

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

    Xbox series S packs a punch especially for the size of the product. 10/10 would recommend buying if it’s available. Had a slight delivery delay but that was through UPS once it was shipped. Best Buy keeps me updated about my product and made sure it got there as soon as possible.

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

    Series s review

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

    Great gameplay and graphics. Super fast load times. Game pass provides a plethora of series s enhanced games to enjoy. Get the extra expandable memory, downloaded 4 games with games pass (large downloads, halo was 100 gig) and memory full. Outside of that, great interface and console.

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

      Hey there,

      We appreciate the kind words, and couldn't be happier you've been enjoying the optimized and enhanced gaming experience hosted by your new Xbox Series S Console. It truly is a next-generation gaming beast! We're glad you're pleased with your purchase. Thank you for taking a minute to share your thoughts! We're excited to be a host for your elevated sessions.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny machine, almost unlimited possibilities

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

    Amazing little machine! I initially had a series X, but this digital machine has been a breath of fresh air with Game Pass Ultimate. One con is the 512GB storage, but you can use an external hard drive for most games.

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

    Does the job

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

    Great little gaming system. Perfect for people without 4k tvs. If you hava a 4k tv, you'll be ok, just accept that there is a better suited xbox series x out there, so you may be always tempted for the better version. This system is great for game pass and people who just want to play games.

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

      Hey there,

      When it comes down to it, gaming is what we are all here to do. We're excited you've found the perfect host for your sessions in your new Xbox Series S Console! Whether running at peak operating performance, or simply upgrading from an old system, we're thrilled you have found your new setup to suit your needs. Thank you for sharing your story! We appreciate your feedback!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox creates a great intro to console gaming

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

    While the Series S is not the most powerful console on the market, it surely is the best intro to the games industry proper. I bought this as a grad gift for one of my college friends and he absolutely adores it. This is a wonderful foray into anyone new to the Xbox ecosystem or community.

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

    Great System

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

    Best so far. Somewhat miss having the disc slot due to using for movies (yes we still play dvds sometimes) but the gaming system is great. We own 2 of these

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

    Works good

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

    The Xbox series s is a good platform if your trying to play games like warzone and games like that

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

    Great value & a cute size

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

    This is a small Xbox that fits perfectly in my media center and works perfectly for my needs. I’m able to download third party apps and games, as well as access Xbox Game Pass which is a pretty great value. It runs everything I need. I highly recommend it for the price.

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

    My review

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

    Love it especially the digital. Don't have to worry about the disc. Getting all scratched up kids losing them one of the best things they ever came out with

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

    First Xbox Console

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

    This is an amazing console! I did have problems the first day where the store was stuck on a white screen anytime I tried to make a purchase or open gamepass. But I unplugged the system and my tv and reset the system and haven’t had problems since.

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

    Powerful little machine

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

    Got this as a secondary console to my ps5 to play games on game pass. I have been playing Forza Horizon 5 the last couple of days and it has been amazing. Even with the upscale graphics, I couldn’t tell difference between upscale 4K and native 4K. Overall amazing for the price

    I would recommend this to a friend