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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13198 reviews

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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

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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:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series S from Xbox one 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 really enjoy the upgrade from an Xbox one S to an Xbox series S so much faster and so much more crisp with graphics. Currently playing NBA 2k22, Fortnite, and GTA5(loads so fast it’s amazing). I feel like multiplayer is much smoother then before on the the “one S” the “series S” is a definite upgrade for sure and I definitely recommend taking the leap and getting one you’ll be glad you did!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for price

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

    This was for my oldest that plays but not as much anymore so I didnt want to invest a ton of money on something that he wouldnt use much and bought the youngest the Xbox X and they both are pretty similar to me but they are happy and love it compared to their old Xbox One S

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

    So far, pretty good, but lots of extra costs

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

    I also own a PS5 and compared to that it’s not quite up to the challenge. That said, it has some things that it does well. Load times are great, and it has a built in web browser as well, (the ps5 does not) which was helpful setting up new internet! It concerns me that it runs so hot too. Not sure if it’s normal, but it’s still pretty quiet. The biggest downside is the controller. The stock controllers are trash, so I bought the Power A fusion pro as well. It completes the system for sure. Overall, I’m happy with the experience and the gameplay has been good for all the games I’ve played. Paired with game pass ultimate, it’s a good buy!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome console

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

    This is better than I expected. I have a Series X already, but bought this for my son. The size is smaller than I thought it would be. Being all digital is not an issue anymore with Game Pass. The price is good. This is a good alternative to the Series X if you don't care about some of the more "pro" features the X offers or if you already have a Series X and want something for a second room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Console for a great price.

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

    It was the only way to get next Gen hardware without paying for scalper prices. The console loads games really fast. Faster than my PC sometimes. The only drawback is the drive space. It comes with 512 GB, but you really end up with 300ish because of the OS. I ended up biting the bullet and got the 1 TB expansion drive. It’s a good console, I recommend it to anyone wanting to get into next gen consoles or an Xbox fan

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive, Resolution

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    series s

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

    The xbox S series. A quality part of the lineup for those who do not need a disc drive or 4k. It does the job.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Small console small storage

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

    Is compact and it runs as expected,but they should have no long before this console came out that one terabyte should be the minimum in any console. You constantly have to delete things. Not to mention the expansion is really expensive it's about half the price of the console.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series S review

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

    At first I was hesitant to buy this because of there being a slower gpu than the Xbox series X and didn’t know if I should wait until the Xbox series X was easily purchasable, anyways I bought it and I’m so glad I did. This console is amazing and I saved so much money! It’s way better than the previous consoles and pretty much the same price! I’m so glad I bought this!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console

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

    Great console just as good as the bigger X so long as you don’t mind not having a disc drive. Only gripe is internal storage, you can plug in any third party hard drive and use it for storage though newer games will have to be transferred onto the local storage of the console before playing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Capable and worth $300

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

    This is a great little system. I’m currently playing Halo Infinite and it looks great. It is capable at only $300 but I will be also buying an Series-X when I can get my hands on one. I have an over powered pc that I have become accustomed to, so the Series-S doesn’t give me the same impact on my monitors (maybe the series-X will be a better performer). All in all, I have no real complaints. For the money, it’s worth it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    This box awesome !

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

    You can put this box anywhere. It’s pretty sleek! Very powerful !

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Punches way above it's price tag.

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

    The Series S is an incredible console for the price. In a world where similar performing gaming PC's can cost up to thousands, getting this punchy little machine for only $300 dollars is mind-blowing. Everything the machine cuts out compared to the Series X, are only things that would improve quality of life. If you don't care about getting that 4K 120 FPS gaming experience, or don't mind uninstalling and downloading games constantly, then yes, the Series S is 100% practical, and well worth the investment. Especially if you are considering investing into other devices like the PS5, or are just strapped for cash. I personally wish there was more storage. If the Seagate expansion card wasn't so expensive, I would give this device 5 stars for sure.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A bargain next gen console

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

    My brother's Xbox One was starting to SCREAM every time he turned it on. While I know he would have preferred the series X, this one was a bargain, and he absolutely loves it. He's now able to run multiple challenge runs in different games at once and with the new Streamlabs features Xbox is adding he can stream well too. If you don't have a UHD screen, then there's no need to look elswhere, this thing is amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New gen wonder

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

    Love how small it is... was very hard to find one this year but so glad I did... graphics and speed are fantastic

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    Good price for digital only. It runs everything and it is small in size. Nothing else much to add.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BEST BANG FOR BUCK

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

    Great Value. Xbox gamepass is a must. Graphics, speed, and efficiency.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Affordable Console Gaming

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

    Very affordable way to get into current gen console gaming. I love the console's look and how compact it is. Only real draw back (and it's a big one) is the lack of internal memory. 512 gigs just isn't enough for modern games. Especially considering that Series X/S games can only run on SSD so even an external HDD doesn't help much here and an SSD expansion is almost as much as the console itself, might as well get a Series X at that point. But if you're not as an intense user this might be the right choice for you.

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

    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 my Series S. How can you complain with next gen graphics, framerate and loading times for 299? Its perfect for my second T.V. or kids room where we don't use 4k. You'll want to get game pass! Remember it doesn't take disks and buying digital games isn't the best deal. I will take this console with me when I travel. It's so small and fits easy in a backpack. Much easier than putting my Ps4 in a carryon or checked luggage and worrying about it getting damaged.

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

      It's wonderful to hear that you love your new Xbox Series S. We're glad that it's compact design is portable enough to take with you while traveling, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console

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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 console. Once it was updated it was super easy to sign in and transfer all my setting from the old one to the new one. Graphics are great triple digit framerate in some games, and 70+ framerate 4k in other games, I have a 4k 60 Hz tv. If you don't have a 120hz 4k tv/monitor. This is the purchase for you.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    W

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

    small, fast, and looks amazing. works just as good as the series X might as well save some money

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

      The compact, portable design of your new Xbox Series S Console is a real perk! There's never been a mobile setup quite this powerful, and we're thrilled you've been pleased with your purchase so far. Thank you for sharing your experience with the community! We appreciate your feedback, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft