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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:
    Overall performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse!

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

    The Xbox series s is a powerhouse of a console! Can’t beat it for the price! Goes perfectly with Xbox game pass!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    I love it so far only issue I have is there is not enough storage space but that can be fixed with the storage expansion card but over the system is great game play feels real smooth

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best gaming options around!

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

    Absolutely amazing gaming machine! This is the best route to go with next-gen gaming, if you don't need to use older disks, Blu-ray movies, or don't have a fancy 120Hz 4K TV. My 65" 4k Samsung upscales practically everything - including my games that run at 1440p. I bought a 4TB expandable HDD and now have over 70 games installed, thanks to Game Pass Ultimate. I used to only play PlayStation, since PS1/PS2, but this is some next level stuff - for only $299. Now that Bethesda is owned by Microsoft, there's a lot more to look forward to. I may be getting a Series X, once I upgrade to a 120hz TV, especially if Microsoft offers a good trade-in option

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

      We're happy to hear that you consider Xbox Series S to be a great option for next-gen gaming. Investing in an external hard drive is a great suggestion, especially if you have a large library of older Xbox games that aren't optimized for Xbox Series X/S. As you mention, there's a lot to look forward to with Xbox. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    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.

    Got new one for son. He loves it. Much smaller n compact. Just wish there was more memory

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Budget Console

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

    Great entry console to enter "XBOX Ecosystem". The load times are amazing compared to the previous generations. Paired this with game pass ultimate and it's perfect for a casual gamer. My only issue is the hard drive capacity. You get about 300+GB for games. Would definitely recommend adding an SSD for backward compatibility games.

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

      Hi there,

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

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • 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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Resolution

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good but Needs More Performance Options

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

    If you are looking for the actual next-gen gaming experience, buy an Xbox Series X. If you are purchasing this for your kids, then it's perfect, but If you are an adult with a 4K TV, go with the XSX; trust me, you will be much better off. I will give Microsoft credit for the design of this console. It's great! However, they say it's made for 1440p gaming, and in my opinion, it is not; it's suitable for 1080p @ 60 FPS. The main issue is that most game developers still do not give many options for adjusting resolution and performance. There are games that this system should be able to run at 1080p @ 60 FPS with no issues, but it's not an option you can select. If game developers start to embrace more of the quality/performance options you get on PC, this system will be a bargain for $299.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for small living space

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

    Excellent system, especially for living in small spaces, or travelling/extended stays. No need to haul games around, exactly what was needed. (It was a gift for those reasons)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    This series Xbox is one of the best value for performance I’ve had the pleasure of using that I’ve seen for a while. It’s light, compact and fast with its ssd

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy, worth the upgrade

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

    Great buy for a great price. Glad it was in stock since it was sold out pretty much everywhere! This is a great system and definitely an upgrade from my Xbox One

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

    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.

    A fantastic new XBOX, with game pass I have hundreds of games to play all for one low price. Easy to set up and play, awesome graphics and controller.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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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.

    Really nice, fast and easy to use. By far the best xbox out there

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Super fun especially for someone who doesn’t need much storage and is new to gaming! Very easy to set up, use and download games :)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S Review

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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 amazing! It’s small so it doesn’t take up a lot of space and it’s powerful. Compared to the Xbox one S there’s a big difference and it’s worth the upgrade.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small powerful console

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

    Small powerful console. Fast loading and fun. Great next generation console. Wanted the series x but couldn't find it. The machine is awesome too. I'll get the series x later.

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

      Hi there,

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

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unsung hero of 9th gen consoles

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

    This beauty accelerated my transition to mostly digital/online gaming and it's been a beautiful experience, not just because I no longer have to deal with disc case clutter but also because the Series S is a true entertainment hub. Perhaps the thing I appreciate most about it is that it works with just about every streaming app out there from HBO Max to Showtime Anytime to even the Criterion Channel. It's tiny compared to most consoles nowadays and that only adds to its usefulness. My Series S, I feel, best represents the consolidation of entertainment in the console. A true one-stop shop for my entertainment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatt

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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 console ever its fast runs perfectly and very smooth

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the upgrade!

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

    Happy with my purchase. I upgraded from 1TB xboneS. The only con I have about it is the 512GB internal drive. I was already prepared for the small amount of memory bc I already own a baraacuda 2TB ssd drive. The series S internal drive can hold about 4-6 games depending on the size of each game. I would keep any games that are optimized for Series S and store all other games on the external ssd drive (definitely must have IMO). I’ve been playing Warzone and coldwar lately and those two games together take up a good chunk of internal memory drive. With that said, I only have 2 maybe 3 other games that can be installed from Game Pass.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small powerful console

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

    I love my Xbox series s is super cheap for a powerful console also you can move it around anywhere and when you take a trip it can easily fit in a book bag, is very light also.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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