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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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  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this!

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

    Love it! I’m so glad I bought this for my family to enjoy. Plus the type we got doesn’t require discs.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Xbox

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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.

    Big upgrade to my old Xbox More vivid graphics. Wish game selection was a bit better tho! Now I need a PlayStation 5 too !

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

      Hey Chip,

      We're thrilled you are enjoying the enhanced graphic capabilities and upgraded features of your new Xbox Series S Console! Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate your feedback. If you are looking for a few exciting titles to add to your rotation, you can do no better than pairing your new setup with an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription. Gain instant access to hundreds of games, collected from across all genres of gameplay. Find all you need to amplify your next session, 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

    Love it

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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.

    Great product. Always been an Xbox user. My go to.

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

    My xbox

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

    I love this and I use it everyday very easy access

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

    Best Bang for your Buck

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

    Excellent System! Best bang for your buck for instant load times (vs. Xbox One X). I own both Series S and Series X. Great Systems

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

      Hi there,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are happy that you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and we hope that you continue to enjoy it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S

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

    Awesome gaming system. Only down fall is cannot play disc versions. Recommend also investinf in SSD external hard drive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox purchase

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

    Good quality easy to use very nice features price veey good compared to other stores trusted place to purchase electronic items

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value purchase!

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

    This was a great purchase, perfect system for those of us who do not have a 4K setup. Powerful enough to run next-gen games very well!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    W system

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

    Best system for the price I’ve been playing it for months

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series x

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

    My son loves it! Since we couldn't find a X Series I was glad we found this S, decent price and the curb side pick up was super easy.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are so happy to hear that your son is loving the Xbox Series S.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Halo

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

    I only bought this just to play Halo 5 campaign. Now I think about it. I think I regret buying this but still worth it.

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

    Best present ever

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

    My son loves the console, I got it for him for Christmas, Amazing

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like the new size

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

    Like the smaller size yet ample power for all our usual games

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gift

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

    Bought this for my brother-in-law for his birthday. He’s enjoying it, and is happy with it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good alternative

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

    Still trying to find a series x, but I was able to buy this locally. Fun consile, no problems running aaa titles.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome console!

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

    Dope little console! Perfect gift for the wife! Easily recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Smiling Son

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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 X-Box as a gift. It may my son extremely happy which makes me extremely happy!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Budget console

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

    Best budget new gen console. Don’t have extra 200$ for series x get this machine offers great next gen performance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy kid

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

    My kid loves his new console. Was just what he wanted. I recommend for the price. Just need to keep them in stock.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game pass machine

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

    Great machine especially withUltimate Game Pass! Always something new to play.could use more storage space though.

    I would recommend this to a friend