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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13176 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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The Price is Right

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

    Got this at a great price new in the box. So far it's lived up to my expectations.

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

    Solid console if digital-only is OK

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

    Solid digital-only console which is optimal for GamePass titles; comes with one controller which has limited rumble capability (keep that in mind as existing or new controllers might be required) and an easy configuration interface which involves the Xbox app

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

    Great improvement

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

    I had to buy this one since finding the disc version is impossible.it does everything I need.Game pass is a must though.

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

    Awesome

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

    Does what it's meant to! Awesome price for what it can do. Digital only! Definitely recommend gamepass subscription (about 15 dollars/ month like a Netflix subscription) along with this as it'll benefit from that the most. Memory is an issue but just give it a year or so to solve that seeing as A) this is literally the first year of next gen gaming (current gen now) and B) it happened during a global pandemic. So for what it's doing during this time this is definitely a must for this holiday, it is very affordable

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

      We're glad you are pleased with your purchase! The disc-free configuration of your new Xbox Series S Console is a huge perk. We're thrilled you have found it to suit your style! Pairing with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is the right call. We're happy you have been enjoying your experience! Thank you for sharing your feedback, we appreciate it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get yourself one

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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.

    Absolutely love it, gaming at the next level for sure

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 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.

    It was hard to find in stock, but I am happy with my purchase. I bundled with an extra controller and game pass for 3 months to receive a deal. I bought an additional 4T external harddrive to have more room to download games that I play. Was able to plug it in and the xbox register it. No issues with adding that storage. Set up for xbox was easy to understand. I already had an account. It is smaller than I thought it would be which is great for being able to set it up without taking up a ton of room on my Tv stand. No issues with the xbox so far.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 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.

    I purchased this Xbox series s and it is worth the money, have not experienced any problems yet and is enjoying the system. I prefer PlayStation so I thought I’ll get the cheaper version of the new Xbox since I don’t game much on the Xbox systems but it’s worth it if you don’t already own any Xbox games that requires the disc version and if you run out of space you can buy either the 512ssd for 129.99 or 1Tssd for 219.99, which is expensive but I’m sure in the near future the price will drop.

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

    Series S Review

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

    Very good console for the price of what it does. For $299 you are getting a pretty good next Gen console for that price with 120fps, and increased loading times than the Xbox One. The Quick Resume is a very handy feature so you can jump back into a game from another game from where you left off. If you are looking to get a Next Gen console and mostly play digital games, I would highly recommend the Xbox Series S. For the value of it, it does pretty well for most games. In conclusion this is a very good Next Gen Console.

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

    Purchasing from Best Buy

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

    I'm very simple not hard to please. When I am looking for my game systems. I call the stores via phone I check for games and systems availability once I verify the the system that I am looking for from the customer service rep. I purchase online and pickup or go into store and pickup

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    I love my XBox and all that it came with! I am very happy!

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

    Rated 5 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.

    Pretty decent budget console with good gaming experience. If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of the series x, this is the one for you.

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

    The perfect Xbox for cloud gamers

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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.

    I thought I would miss not having a disk drive. But the switch couldn’t be sweeter. Yes there’s not a ton of memory but with cloud gaming, and 1GB internet speeds you won’t even notice. Great if you have limited space and enjoy traveling. Paired with my G Cloud this thing is amazing !

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    The best gaming system on the market at this price

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

    Purchase this now

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

    Phenomenal device for the price to performance/capabilities that it provides. -If you have the money, purchase this and all the consoles in its range. -If you play on PC, and you're itching to have a Microsoft console, then purchase this to compliment your gaming rig. Your life whatever... -If you have a PS5, then purchase the Series X, immediately followed by purchasing the Series S just to flex. It ain't weird, go flex king. You can always put consoles on every room in your home.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console

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

    Everything runs smoothly and i dont play much so this was the best option for me

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Works good

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

    Haven’t had any problems with the console works better than the x in my opinion

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

    Great performance overall

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

    The series s is a good side choice if you can't afford the series x. I've had good experiences with the console in the past, using it for long hours without it slowing down or anything, i even accidentally dropped it a few times and i would've thought i'd have to go and get it fixed but no problems happened after. The only major problem i had with the series s was the space capacity, after a few games i had to delete some to make space which gets frustrating but you just have to buy extra storage no real way around it which is fine. Still a great console nonetheless.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series GREAT DEAL

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

    Great deal on a great system. Has exceeded all my expectations.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Value

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

    Bought this as a Christmas present and didn’t disappoint. Works as well as expected.

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

    Rated 4 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.

    Really good Xbox my husband liked it a lot. It’s so fast

    I would recommend this to a friend