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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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series X

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

    I have had this thing for a super long time now and I want to say it’s been holding up amazing. Has super good performance for what your getting I love it!

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

    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.

    Works great! Perfect size! The whole family likes the games

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

    Good for a console to play on and feels like new which is great.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    9/10

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

    Love it, runs great, small and portable for when I want to travel. Wish it came with a case though!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best System Ever

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

    My son loves this gaming system. I love how I don’t have to buy the disc...don’t have to worry about the breaking or coming up missing. The only down fall was when I had to re-buy the games that we already had because they were on a disc.

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

      Hey there,

      We're happy to hear you have found the disc-free configuration of your new Xbox Series S Console to be beneficial! It's a true sign of its next-generation configuration, and we're thrilled you have found it to your liking. Thank you for sharing your experience! And, if you are looking to affordably build out your digital game collection, we recommend pairing with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. In doing so, you'll gain instant access to hundreds of exciting titles, hand-picked from across all genres of gaming. Find all you need to get started today, here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    Very good to play on, it hasn’t given me any problems and it works way better with a gaming monitor 120 frames is so good!

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

    Gaming With Friends.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had this for a bit now since my friends kept nagging me to buy a xbox. I don’t play as much games as I used to but it fits my needs. Very much recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Got it for my kids for christmas they love it i dont knownhowni really feel about not being able to put a disk in but it worked out cause my kids destroy disk so it works for us.

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

    Fastest loading Xbox yet.

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

    As someone who plays games only from time to time, I really enjoy how fast the load times are. This was a great upgrade from the Xbox one. It was a little hard to come by due to Microsoft’s failed launch, but in the end I’m extremely happy.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Loved having the option to pay monthly on this. Great product

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent choice of consoles

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

    One of the best consoles available, if you don’t have one you should buy one. One of the smallest consoles I’ve owned, but also one of the most powerful. If you like a big punch packed into a tiny box, this item is for you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun for beginners

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

    I’m new to the game, I was waiting for the PS5 but I got tired of bots buying them up and running up the price. All I wanted to play was gta so i bought this. No complaints yet!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A Lil’ Beast!!!!!!

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

    How they put so much power in this thing is amazing. Althouugh targeted as a 1440p machine some games may play at a dynamic 4k, a game like Outriders plays surprisingly well at 4k/60 frame rates. Worth every$300 which is crazy good value.

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

    Perfect for a casual gaming experience

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

    It’s exactly what I wanted. A low-cost casual gaming experience. Plug and play - and game pass makes it easy to log on and try different games

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love It

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

    Absolutely love my Series S. Got this because I couldn't find a Series X, and was pleasantly surprised. Definitely feels next gen compared to my One X. If you know what you are getting when you buy this it will exceed your expectations.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Second one

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

    I already had one of these. I just needed to upgrade one of the other older ones I had. I love it obviously because it’s my second one.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox is awesome

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

    Works great and haven’t had any issues.. would recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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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 runs so smooth and fast! The video quality is also nothing short of amazing! I love it so much that I’m thinking of getting my wife one as well once it’s available again. I’ve looked everywhere and there’s no luck.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yes

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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.

    Amazing value. I have a PS5 with the disc drive and honestly I will be using this over that now. The controller is so much more comfortable and the Xbox games pass is the best deal in gaming out there.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For the price, you can't beat the 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.

    C'mon! Its an Xbox .. my son loves this! His mind was blown because he was sharing mine but he now has his own! The setup was easy but most important, all his saved games and skins transferred over ,, that was key!

    I would recommend this to a friend