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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent value

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

    The series s paired with gamepass is an amazing value and one of the easiest ways to get into next gen gaming. While it doesn't pack the punch of its big brother graphics wise, it is able to handle 1080p and 1440p without a problem so its perfect for pairing with a 1440p monitor or a 1080p tv. The quality of life improvements like quick resume and the speedy ssd make a bigger difference than you might expect, youll never want to play on an older gen console again. I ended up getting a series x when i bought my 4k tv but I kept the series s to pair with an older 1080p plasma tv so I could play games with my son and also use it as a media player/streaming device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quality Gaming Experience

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great console! Cuts down on clutter with everything being digital download. Just wish the standard console came with higher storage.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It’s an X-box

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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 bought the new X-box just to get the Hogwarts game in advance. It’s nice I mean I feel like my old X-box (Taco Bell special edition) offers the same things don’t feel any difference. Wish it had more memory as it can only handle 3-4 games at a time with the memory it brings.

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

    Game Pass Next Gen Console

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

    Purchase the Series S along with the Series X. The purpose for my Series S is for another room in the home as a Game Pass console. Though the S is not as powerful, has much less storage space than the X, and no Disc drive; it is still a great console if you know what you're getting into. It is a download only console. I would highly recommend using it as a Game Pass console. A great affordable entry into next gen. The pros is the SSD is the same one in the Series X. Very fast. it's a day and night difference compared to the previous generation of consoles. Once again, storage space is not much. Would suggest storing games on a HDD and switch back to the internal drive when you want to play more games utilizing the speed of the SSD. If you decide to buy the officially licensed Seagate SSD card you might as well go for the Series X.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your new Xbox Series S. It's great to hear that it fits your needs as a secondary Xbox for use with Xbox Game Pass. We hope you have a lot of fun with it!

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage capacity

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best choice

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

    I decided to get the Series S because I didn't want to wait for the Series X. I can say if you don't have a problem with low storage (350gbs) this console is great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Exciting

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

    My first consle for next generation, bought it black friday and they had one for everybody. Great console. Easy use and great graphic. Cant hate it for only 300

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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

    My oldest son didn't want the console at first but he's really enjoying it. Best part is I don't have to worry about disk being missing or scratched up, also can't beat the price. If you don't already own a xbox and not so it's attached to a disk drive this is your best option the disk drive is the only big difference between the two anyway

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    The best sister ever made

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

    The best system I’ve ever owned. I had a few different ones over the years. None of them compare to this the graphics just blow you away the little terms of Eric fast. Just wish I had more memory. I played my wife enjoys it my kids love it it’s all around family entertainment system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome console!

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

    I love this console and ive had just about all of the different consoles you can buy. I especially love the small compact size of it. Runs 2k and 155fps easily. Must have!

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

    Xbox series s

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

    Great system definitely worth the price this xbox is top of the line

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

    Tiny and quiet.

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

    My biggest complaint with this is the storage size. But other than that’s it’s extremely quiet, I can still play all my old digital Xbox games, and Game Pass is essential since there’s no disc drive, but I can’t remember the last time I bothered buying a disc.

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

      Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. We're sorry to hear you've experienced an issue with the storage size of your new Xbox Series S Console, and would like to offer some guidance. Below is a link to our collection of helpful instructions and how-to guides, designed to assist in creating the perfect storage environment for your setup. Find all you need to configure your new console, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I bought 2

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

    Perfect size and runs well. storage is decent if you only play a few things

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

    Fantastic console, best value in gaming in 2021!

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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 puchased this as a second Series console for my basement and traveling. I had the Series X and PS5 already but I wanted a system that I could easily move for room to room. I was pleasantly supprised with the quality of this little system. Being that its $50 less than the Nintendo Switch Oled this is the cheapest of the current systems and dollar for dollar the best! When pared with a Gamepass subscription the value and affordability simply can't be matched. $10 a month for over 100 games with new ones added all the time beats $70 for a game that only lasts 5-6 hours imo. Parents should really consider this system if shopping for a video game system this year.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Travel size XBOX

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

    Perfect for on the road gaming. Travel for work and this unit is small enough i dont even notice it in the truck. Buy an extra memory card and it holds all your favorite games!

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

    Good choice for a gift

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

    Very nice gift First video console for my daughter. She’s happy Nice price, good video game console and definitely good for a gift. Still you can download more games plus those he has already

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Product

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Exactly what I needed! No issues. Easy to set up. Works great. Receives wifi signal really well. Older model did not. Same location.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next Gen

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Next gen gaming at a fair price! Wish Microsoft can produce more and be available for the upcoming holidays. Wish it had a bigger hard drive 500gb just isn’t enough since this is an all digital version so all games have to be on the hard drive.

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

      We're glad you feel that you got a good deal on your new Xbox Series S Console! We're proud of the package we've put together in your new setup, and thrilled you've found it to suit your needs as a next-generation gamer. Thank you for sharing your experience! If you are looking to optimize your storage space, we recommend the following link. Find helpful tutorials and guides built to assist our users in achieving an optimal storage configuration, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny but mighty

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This system is small so it doesn’t take up space and it works amazing I use it every day and have had no problems with it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awsome

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

    This portable light weight machine is the perfect partner to anyone looking for a different console without breaking the bank. Runs smooth and quite but its only digital.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice system, but not as nice as the series X

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

    Excellent if you have unlimited internet plan and can redownload whatever games you want to play at the moment since the hard drive is small, but it’s fast, and looks decent, however I’d recommend the series X instead and the 1tb expandable memory.

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

      We couldn't be happier to know you are enjoying your gaming sessions with your new Xbox Series S Console, and that you've found its performance to your liking. Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts! Proper storage management is key to a streamlined, optimized console experience, and we think we can help. Below you'll find our link to helpful resources built to guides users on how to best configure their storage capacity. Find everything you need, collected here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft