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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 1183 reviews

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97%would recommend to a friend

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Customers praise the Xbox Series S – Fortnite & Rocket League Bundle for its affordable price, impressive graphics and performance, and compact size. Many appreciate its ease of use and the inclusion of Game Pass, while some find the limited storage to be a drawback. The lack of a disc drive is another frequently mentioned con, although some users find this less of an issue. A few users also noted that the console can get warm during use.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive, Memory

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    TRULY NEXT GEN

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

    I been trying to upgrade from my old xbox one to a PS5 for the exclusives but after this christmas i quit because of how hard they are to find ill just wait till they are in store but i still wanted to upgrade so i checked out the series s and Lemme just say xbox is killin it rn so much content packed in one powerful little machine it downloads games , starts up the system and games faster than the Series X and Ps5 , gameplay is buttery smooth graphics are crisp on 1080p and 4k 120 FPS displays . It just feels next gen and to good to be true for 300$ the only downside is memory and no disc drive but i dont mind being digital and i bought a 2tb seagate expansion for 50$ at target and now i dont have that problem so no reason to buy the Series X unless u have an expensive OLED 8k tv or just prefer discs save yourself some money you wont regret it . Now i just need a ps5 to sit next to my Series S

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A million times, YESSSSSS!!!

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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 system EVER!!! Quickest system I've ever owned!!! Controller is SOOOOO comfortable... ergonomics are EVERYTHING when it comes to FPS games (WAY better than PS4 and 5, although I still love playstation). Reliable as hell too! I've owned it for a while now and haven't had any issues. Although, in hindsight, I should've gotten the Series X... only because digital versions of games NEVER go on sale! Had to buy WWII for the 3rd time because I had already bought it for 2 PS4s (mine and my son's). Unfortunately, while the physical copy of the game was under $20 already (last year) the digital version was $100!!! Uuuuughhhh!!! Other than that though, totally worth it! If you have the cash to upgrade to the X though, I'd say do it! The cost of games far offsets the initial purchase price. But if you're looking not to break the bank and love Fortnite and Fall Guys like I do (haha) it's more than worth it!!! Plus, there's a bunch of free online games and other monthly full game subs. No disappointments or regrets!!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small powerful system

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

    Had to pick it up since it’s been out of stock for so long and it’s amazing! The controller feels great, the system is just beautiful. Powerful digital gaming system. The only thing I would complain about is the storage. Did get this because I saw flight simulator and it’s awesome on the series s and also WWE 2K22 is coming out but overall this Xbox is great value!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lightweight and sleek

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Fast. Easy to travel with. I literally put it in my bag for under the airplane seat. It is sleek and has been running strong for a few years now almost. Appreciate the extra Fortnite items included . I use it for Spectrum, Netflix , and Fortnite so i have plenty of space still remaining.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meets expectations, great system.

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Purchased Xbox S solely for MS Flight Sim 2020 and have not been disappointed. As a non-gamer, the Xbox S fit my needs perfectly. It is affordable, small, lightweight, and slim making placement very easy and accessible.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Budget Next Gen Gaming

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

    In the middle of this next gen console shortage, the XBOX Series S is a splendid console. Many people may think it twice due to the lack of internal storage (350 gb free in total) but you have the possibility of adding a conventional External HDD (not necessarily the new SSD Card) and you can still play games FROM the HDD (the only ones that require being on the internal storage are some games that are optimized for the Series consoles). I totally recommend buying this console ❤️ Also, jumping from an XBOX ONE FAT model, the size of it, is just amazing, mostly due to the SIZE, IT SO TINY YET POWERFUL

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth!!!

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

    I decided to switch from PS4 to Xbox and the switch was well worth it! The little guys capable of doing a lot triple tasking 3 large games without even being hot! I suggest to somewhat prioritize the tb expansion card don’t have a lot of space sadly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S bundle

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

    If your just looking to play games and go all digital this system checks all the boxes . Not as powerful as the Series X but it doesn’t disappoint.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    High Recommend

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

    If you cant get your hands on a Series X, i highly recommend the Xbox Series S. The speed, quality, yeah less storage but hey the Series S is Available and well worth it.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice Budget Box

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

    The Xbox Series S really is a budget box. Perfect option if you travel and don’t want to take a large Series X with you. Or if you are a casual gamer and like cloud gaming. It actually would be a great system for pediatric doctors or facilities to have available in their waiting rooms. While I do like the Series S and don’t regret my purchase, I will add the Series X to my gaming collection in the future. But If you are comparing the Series S to the Series X, buy the Series X for sure. I will tell you why. The front of the Series S holds a USB port, a pairing button, and a power button. There's no optical drive slot, as this is a digital-only system. The back holds two more USB ports, an HDMI output, an Ethernet port, a slot for expanding the storage, and a connector for the power cable. The included Xbox Wireless Controller is identical to the one that comes with the Series X, with color being the only exception. Backwards compatible, you can play all Xbox One games except for the ones that require Kinect. The Series S' SSD means fast load times. It is amazing. I have tested the loading time against my Xbox One and it is crazy fast. Sadly the SSD is only 512GB compared with the Xbox Series X’s 1TB drive. You can expand storage as I have, which now turns the $299 budget box into $399 - $499 which becomes the price of an Xbox Series X, but lacks the graphical advantages. Bottom line, I don’t regret buying the Xbox Series S as I like how compact it is and I can easily take it with me wherever I go. The $299 price tag and easier availability of this system makes it tempting to buy. But with the smaller drive, the fact you will likely have to buy a hard drive to go with it (now or in the future), and the lack of the graphical advantages that the Series X has, I would pass on the Series S and get yourself the Series X.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new favorite console- Xbox Series S

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

    Excellent price right before Christmas!! Plus with the easy payment option, it wasn’t hard to pull the trigger. This series (S) from Xbox is like the Porsche to the series X Lamborghini… still performs amazing and pretty incomparable to others in it’s class.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    Up graded from my old series x. Very happy I did..

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

    Xbox review

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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 console is very good the only thing that's bad is the storage but either then that console is super good , high fps and also high quality 100 percent recommend just buy more storage space

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Money well invested

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

    This console it's Awesome, I was hesitant about the series S, but after trying it, I love it, it's super fast, and you really feel the next at your palms. Combined this with a decent monitor and you are all set!

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

    Nice

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

    Really good and worth it, 120 fps for $300. I get consistent 120 fps in fortnite except when shield effects are in play for an example the shield keg. All in all really good. Doesn’t make any sound, will run hot but no sound ever. Another thing I wish Xbox did was that you can go off of 120fps high to performance or low and get like 240 fps but instead they cap it at 120 and it’s pretty much high setting in fortnite.

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

    Xbox Series S

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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 game works really well it came in perfect condition too I highly recommend buying this.

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

    Overall

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

    The series s... first off the fastest loading times i have expericned, downloaded FH5 in about an hour give or take, with roughly an average rate of 170mbps. I still honestly have yet to play it but im eager to crack open Forza for my first ever game on my first ever xbox... the image quality out if the box is ama8zng it defintily is a high quality 1440p roughly in tbat area comijg from a ps4 i used heavliy everyday i know what 1080p looks like and to say the Ui is so smooth and buttery on the series s with having to pixel peep to actually notice any slightly off detial, colors are beatiful, literally silent, game pass is amaing also the controller is smaller and more confrotable than i was expecting. People make it seem like a hollow piece of trash online but in hand it feels miles better than my dulahsock4 nof even close and it is definitely a treat for the eyes to look at: a beautiful console nontheless.

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

    An easy portable Xbox

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

    Xbox does it again! Access to thousands of games and no disc required. Fun and entertaining!

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

    Best deal for the money!

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

    So many good games optimized for the series S. Played Elden ring for 135 hrs on this at 1440p and 30 FPS. Had almost zero issues. Such a great machine.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Gift Ever

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

    Works great. My grandson was so happy to get this for Christmas . We set it up per easy . Took a minute to upload/download , but worth the wait .. happy customer

    I would recommend this to a friend
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