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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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the Money

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

    I was lucky to pick this up as a replacement for my Xbox One S. The Setup is really easy. If you have Game Pass, at $299 the Series S is a steal. The quick resume feature is really nice. The only downside is the small internal memory. I hooked up an external HDD, and you can play non X/S enhanced games from it. You can also store games on there and transfer to the internal. It takes about 1 min per 10 GB to transfer. Eventually I'll get and external SSD to increase the transfer speed.

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

    Xbox Series S

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

    I love this Xbox so much! This Xbox has many great games and was super easy to purchase and pickup from you guys! Thanks!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Great system! We love it and it’s fast and not glitchy at all

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

    Awesome lil speed demon 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 hesitated purchasing the Series S because I was waiting for the X ... but once I thought about the pros and cons, I purchased this little speed demon! I had a Xbox One S (that this replaced) in my office ... I still have an Xbox One X in my living room ... the "speed" difference and video quality is night/day. I will eventually get the X when available but for now, ZERO regrets! Loving this system!

    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.

    At first it was a little worried about the size of it but this Xbox has a lot of capability I have 3 devices connected to it and it runs fine, graphics wise it’s great, and the controller feels great. I would recommend this for sure it’s a great console for its price

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series s

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

    Love this Xbox better than xboxone it runs a whole lot better

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    nice

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

    the xbox works great and I arrive quickly to my house

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

    Great console, love it!

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

    I'd been looking to upgrade to a next gen console for a while, so I was very excited when BestBuy had these in stock. The system runs very well and cuts loading times in half, even on games with infamously long load times (e.g. Fallout 4, Skyrim). The controller feels nice in hand and the visuals are also very improved from the Xbox One. I was also very surprised by how small and compact the console was (about 2/3 the size of the Xbox One X).

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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

    Great gift for my family friend. Definitely worth the price

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

    Very good price and condition but not storage:(

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

    Hey everyone! Just wanted to share my thoughts on the Xbox Series S. I recently got mine and I have to say, it arrived in great condition! The price was also really good, which made it even more exciting. The only downside I found was the storage. It's a bit limited, so you might need to manage it wisely. But overall, I'm really happy with my purchase and can't wait to dive into some awesome gaming sessions!

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

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

    I owned a PlayStation before I brought this and I’m glad I did I actually enjoy playing the Xbox

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

    Casual Xbox Players

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

    I’m a PS5 main so I didn’t need something big for Xbox games and this works amazingly for it! Especially if you’re just a casual Xbox player like myself.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Graphics are amazing

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

    I bought this as a Christmas gift for my son and he loves it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Blown Away

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

    Very nice console for the price. I was very surprised about the price and the quality of this. 10/10 on this purchase!

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

      We are happy you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and its price. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    We were on the fence...

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

    We were looking to get the Series X for our son for Xmas, however, due to its short supply and high demand we were constantly striking out. So finally after hours of research we've decided to pull the plug and get the Series S for him and he really likes it. He mainly uses it to play racing games and what an improvement from his old system. We are so glad we decided to buy it verses continue to wait. I really recommend it.

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

    Prefect for discless lovers.

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

    Love that this system is so small and so quiet it packs a punch and it does 1080p and 1440p flawless also if you own a 4k tv will convert to match your tv resolution some games can do ray tracing and will do quick resume like its bigger brother xbox series x well worth the effort to buy this as it does not use discs love it without having to hoard discs.

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

      The disc-free configuration of your new Xbox Series S Console is a real perk! Not having to worry about scratched or missing games is a huge benefit of its design. We're thrilled you've been enjoying the flexibility and reliable performance it hosts! Thank you for sharing your feedback with us, we appreciate it. We're glad you are pleased with your purchase!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Come on, it’s XBox!!!

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

    Can’t go wrong with any XBox!! Love that it’s portable if you wanna take it with you when you travel-for smaller kids it could help keep them busy during downtime!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick!!

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

    Excellent Xbox....as always. First one without the disc. Start up is unbelievably fast!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    It suits me very well, mothing has been wrong with my system

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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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 love it, works great and not a problem wth it. Recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend