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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13195 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Good Performance at 4k, Small Storage

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

    Enjoying my new XBox Series S. Performance is good for any games I have played and I play primarily on a 75" 4k tv. I do feel slightly limited with the lack of a disk drive on the unit and the storage space is definitely too small for anything more than half a dozen games, but I knew that going into the purchase. I will add that I seem to be limited to a download speed of ~250Mbps while direct wired to a gigabit connection. No idea why I can't go beyond that as every other device I have performs at max speed, but it's not a huge deal.

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

      Hi there,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying the performance of the Xbox Series S.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect gift for my gamer!

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

    This is a great gift for gamers of all ages. However if you have a true gamer, this is definitely not enough storage space and I would recommend getting additional storage perhaps 2 terabytes which you can also purchase from best buy. The set up was easy however it does require a phone that you can download an xbox app to complete the process. Purchasing games is an easy process so if you are purchasing for a child I would recommend putting a pin on because getting a refund for unapproved purchases is quite a hassle. Other than that this is an amazing purchase for the price point. Happy Gaming!!

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

    Great use for the value

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

    Very handy console to travel with, isn’t bulky and performance isn’t as good but enough to get the job done.

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

    Rated 4 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.

    Games look great and I love how small it is. Storage is enough for now. The only thing is that I do wish that I would have waited a little bit more for the Series X because it is nice to be able to buy used disc games for cheaper prices. There are a lot of games on Game Pass but I miss being able to buy new releases secondhand for much cheaper. For that reason and for the actual system differences, if I were to do it over again I would probably have just waited and paid a little more for the X.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy Gamer

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

    Bought this for a friend who needed a new system. He's been incredibly happy with it and said it loads quickly and runs games smoothly

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    RUNS LIKE A CHAMP!

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

    This console is well worth the price. It’s runs very smooth and compare to the Xbox one X, there is no comparison. Only downfall is the internal hard drive is not big enough to store a full library of games, but this is not a big issue for me. I got this for the performance and it has been a super purchase for me!

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

      We're delighted to hear it was a good investment for you! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience with us. We're thrilled you are enjoying the optimized performance and quick load times of your new Xbox Series S Console. For helpful tips and tutorials on managing the storage of your device, we recommend visiting the following resource: https://support.xbox.com/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    buy it and try it, you wont regret

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

    It is top of the line. I went from xbox one to this, well you can tell a big difference in graphics, and the playing part of the game is nice. You have a big thing like waiting for a game to load, not anymore. This thing loads ark great, it enhances everything. You can buy this and enjoy playing games all night long.

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

      We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the upgrade to the Xbox Series S and are happy with how fast it is, as well as its awesome graphics. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A+ 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.

    Small and compact good for taking it around with you when you want to hop on the game i love how fast it is and i recommend it for people to get a tate of the xbox world

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    xbox s

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

    I've always been an Xbox fan so with the new games coming out I had to upgrade. This system is smaller and more sleek than it's predecessor. I would recommend getting a larger hard drive

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Small and powerful! Gaming at an affordable price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    This device is the perfect low cost xbox. It is a perfect gaming console to start off with and the small profile blends in seamlessly in any room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    1 year review

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

    Awesome platform. Profomance is great no issues at all running games in the back ground. Storage space should be improved especially since this is a digital only system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for the price point

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

    Such a great value for the price point! I have game pass for the next 3 years and this console is perfect for my needs. The console has such a low profile that it will fit in any entertainment setup. Cooling is also a non-issue with the huge fan. Highly recommended for those with game pass and not picky about hardware.

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

      Hi Dennis,

      Thank you for recommending Xbox Series S! It's great to hear that you're enjoying its value for the price and that it fits your needs for playing games through Xbox Game Pass. We hope you have a lot of fun with your new Xbox.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
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    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome system for any game lover

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

    Excellent system, great graphics, and offers an extensive library. Love that this system does not require the discs that tend to get scratched fairly easily. The online play is a so much fun.

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

    Rated 4 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.

    I bought this as a replacement for my fiancés old Xbox! He really likes the improved speed and different gaming options. One thing we noticed very quickly though is the limited amount of storage available. We will have to buy additional storage for him to have all his games. But other than that, we are happy with the purchase!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Budget-friendly entry into the next generation of gaming. Its compact design, solid performance, and access to a vast game library through Xbox Game Pass make it an appealing option

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yessss

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

    Loved it had for over 4 years still work good would it again

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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

    Very happy with this purchase. Performance is good and haven’t experienced any issue since getting this back in December. Wish I would’ve gotten more storage but for what I paid, I can’t complain.

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

    Great

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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 great product great service great quality. I would recommend it for anybody else.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Annoying you actually need extra memory card

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    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