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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1448 reviews

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    Rating 4.9 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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97%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers love the Xbox Series S for its affordable price, impressive performance, and ease of use. Many appreciate the compact size and the inclusion of Game Pass, although some find the storage capacity limiting and the lack of a disc drive inconvenient. Positive feedback frequently highlights the console's smooth graphics and quick setup. A few users mentioned occasional overheating and short controller battery life as minor drawbacks.

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  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great game for kids

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

    This is awesome and my son enjoying the game options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Shipping took forever.

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

    The Xbox itself is great. Shipping in the other hand was a joke. Said it would be delivered the next day so we decided to get it through Best Buy. It didn’t come for two weeks and missed my son’s birthday.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Disappointed in game options

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

    Disappointed that I am unable to play certain two person co-op games on this device. I would have purchased the X series if I would have known that ahead of time. Now it is too late to exchange this item.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Price

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

    The price we paid for this console was not fair due to the storage size. Had we known we would have bought the 1tb model which was the same price basically. And the console is extremely laggy.

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

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Needs larger amound of memory.

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

    This system has on 500gb of space for games it means you have to by an external drive if you want more than 2 or 3 full games.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Entry level, good price to performance.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great starter Xbox for the kids. Not great for AAA titles but amazing for streaming and party games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not 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.

    Barely better than an xbox one. Honestly just spend the extra money on a series x.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST PURCHASED IN A WHILE

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

    Certainly! The Xbox Series S is a compact and affordable gaming console from Microsoft. It comes with a focus on digital gaming and offers impressive performance in its price range. Here are a few key points to consider in a review of the Xbox Series S: 1. Performance: The Xbox Series S boasts a custom 8-core AMD Zen 2 CPU and RDNA 2 GPU, allowing for smooth gameplay at 1440p resolution. It also supports up to 120 frames per second, which enhances the overall gaming experience. 2. Storage: It comes with a 512GB SSD, providing fast load times and quick access to games. However, the storage capacity might be insufficient for users with a large game library. But Microsoft offers expandable storage options using a proprietary SSD expansion card. 3. Game Library: The Xbox Series S is part of the Xbox ecosystem, allowing players to access an extensive library of games through Xbox Game Pass, a subscription-based service. With Game Pass, users gain access to a vast collection of games, including first-party titles on the day of release. 4. Backward Compatibility: The console supports backward compatibility, meaning it can play most Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games. This is a great feature for players who want to revisit older titles. 5. Design and Size: The Xbox Series S has a compact design, making it suitable for users with limited space. It features a white finish with a black vented grille, giving it a sleek and modern look. Overall, the Xbox Series S is a compelling option for gamers looking for an affordable and high-performing console. It offers a solid gaming experience, a growing game library, and the benefits of being part of the Xbox ecosystem. However, if you require native 4K gaming or have a substantial game library, you may want to consider the more powerful Xbox Series X.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Need Focus on Controller Quality

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

    The Xbox is great; however, the controller is not good.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    damaged controller.

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

    te console itself is fine but about a week later when i finally got headphones i come to find out that the controller headphone port is damaged and non functional. kind of disappointing since i got it to play gta online

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Deceptive advertising

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

    If I can give you a zero, I surely would purchase this Xbox for my grandson. Nevertheless is stated it came with a 3-month game card. I have called customer service several times. Have not received any help. All I have been is deceived. If I don't receive that game card or the code or whatever is necessary, you will be receiving this merchandise back immediately. So I see I'm not the only person that had issues not receiving a game card with the system. You ought to be shame on yourself for using such deceptive practices

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    The Xbox was ok but I found it hard setting up and signing in.I returned it and bought a new tv .

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor

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

    Less than 2 years old and its broke. Was hardly even used the first year we had it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Missing game pass no support from bestbuy

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

    Did not receive the game pass, when I called that the box did not have the game pass included they said it is out of return period to provide me the missing game pass! Do not buy from Best buy if you want proper support specially when you want to gift the device and they will set it up after the return period!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Slow

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

    I returned it. Took to long to get games. Not enough selections for game pass

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not the right xbox to get

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

    Didnt see a use for this when i found out my tv dhas xbox gamepass so yea oh well

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

    Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    System played great just didn’t have enough memory

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

    Doesn’t have enough memory for more then two games

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift for husband and our family

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

    Bought this as a gift for my husband to replacw his old xbox and by comparison its SO much smaller and doesnt take up as much space as his old xbox Its so much faster too which is cool so i can play minecraft while hes gone or stream between the lions for our baby. Very efficient, storage friendly, and the game oass it came with really was a nice extra!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Returning

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

    Controller constantly disconnects, and games will randomly quit out and take you to Home Screen. Definitely a budget console but not worth the headache.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Garbage

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

    Best Buy is dishonest with returns. They constantly lie about total tech membership coverages. SHIP ANYWHERE ELSE!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend