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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13196 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

    Best bang for the buck

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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 is a game changer. Load times, FPS, temps you name it, this thing is rolling over the competition. I play pc primarily and use this when I have friends over. I notice similar load times to that of a multi-thousand dollar rig.

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

      The near-instant load times of your new Xbox Series S Console are truly revolutionary, and prime indicator of next-generation gaming. We're thrilled you are reaping the benefits of your new setup! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience with the community. We appreciate it, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    Love it. Great purchase. Graphics are great. Better than expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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
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    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you just need a few games this is perfect

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

    I love this thing. I didnt want to buy the series x because im mostly a pc player and the price. the series s is perfect to play “sports” games and the price is unbeatable

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little system

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

    Great fast little system! Runs smooth plays good very enjoyable

    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
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      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:
    Graphics

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Wow

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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.

    Graphics excellent! Wish dashboard was updated but I can live with that. Purchased because I could not secure the larger version. Overall a step in the right direction

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

    Good console

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

    Already had an Xbox series x, this s is no slouch. Would highly recommend, especially is focused on 1440 gaming

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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

    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.

    Love it. My son loves the new xbox he plays it all the time

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Storage

    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.

    Ontl recommendation id add is to get the external hard drive for more storage but this is perfect for someone who doesnt game much.

    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 5 out of 5 stars

    XBox

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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 was bought as a Christmas gift for my son. He says it is “awesome” Thank you for having a good experience in ordering this Xbox and picking it up in the store.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice quality and sleek design

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

    Very nice console, works great with my 4K LCD TV. Really like the new design on the Xbox controller, sleek and user friendly. Overall, I am very satisfied with this purchase and would highly recommend it!

    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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very Happy

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

    Bought as a gift for my little brother and he loved it! Had an xbox one before and it was time to upgrade him

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great deal for a great system

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

    Was skeptical about making the jump to get an Xbox. But I’m glad that I did, wish I’ve bought one sooner. Runs so smooth, thought it was an exaggeration on fast it loads. I love it

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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
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    Price
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    Resolution

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Really hard to recommend

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

    I'll keep this review short and quick Pros & Cons Pros- -Great for emulation -backwards compatibility for Xbox 360 and XBOX games run at 1440p -Great for media playback -Price is decent for what this does however try to get this console on sale not full price Cons- -Backwards compatibility for xbox one games do not get any benefit aside from unlocked framerate games -Backwards compatibily for xbox one games it runs the xbox one games not the one X games for some odd reason when this console is cleary powerful enough to do so -Games optimized for Series S still run terribly as of this writing -I would only recommend this console for people with 1080p monitors UNLESS ur using it for backwards comp. for 360 and before games then you get the resolution boost to keep it short save ur money for the series X dont give in to this

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

    XboxS gets a little hot.

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

    Love my new Xbox S. Husband thought he was getting an upgrade, he has One, but I ended up using this. Only thing is it gets hot, I had to purchase a cooling fan to place underneath.

    I would recommend this to a friend