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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

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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:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade!!

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

    A good upgrade from the xbox1. Good price range. Looks sleek, takes up less space, runs smoother! No loud sounds. Has a on/off button that helps from the older version that even the SLIGHTEST touch it would turn off/on. A gift to my husband, he loves it! Was so excited to see it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect console for the kids

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

    If you are new to the Xbox portfolio or an existing user, the Series S works out very well for an additional console. We have a Series X for the main TV and started adding Series S consoles for secondary TVs. Plenty fast, smaller than the older Xbox one S, and faster by a wide margin,

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Recommend it

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

    The boot up is really fast, the graphics are a little better than the xbox one and the download times are fantastic. I downloaded a 156GB game in 10 minutes and it took my bf 2 hours on his xbox one. Biggest flex over him lol. Buy it at 12am to 3 am for pickup in your area, you have a higher chance of actually getting it while it's in stock without delivery fees; Same with the series x. They restock roughly every Tuesday or Friday that Microsoft ships out from what I have observed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Casual Gamer Console

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

    Bought this only because series X isn’t available but I don’t regret buying it because its just fine! Very light weight and small, so you can fit this thing just about anywhere. Quick resume is most noticeable for me. & also load times are about 20 seconds tops.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One to Series S 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.

    It’s early, but this console is far superior to the original Xbox One. Audio, graphics, speed are all top notch. Older games look amazing, movies are crisp. Couldn’t be happier. I’m using an hdmi 2.0 cable with an LG OLED tv, so haven’t even unlocked the full potential of the console.

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

    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.

    Everything was perfect as listed. pickup was great

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming granny

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

    Really great compact system. I have found that this system can get hot. So I'm mindful where I place. All in all I am really enjoying this sutem

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Buy!

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

    Bought this as a present for my little brothers birthday and he loves it! This machine is not only much smaller but way more powerful than his origina xbox one. The performance of yhis little machine blew my mind when conpared to the original. Well worth the price tag.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Neat little system

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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.

    Depends on what you are going to use it for. I was very surprised at how compact the unit is. Like a third the size of the series x. I’m not a fan of disc free gaming honestly, but it could be a great unit for someone buying game pass or that wants to save space. Honestly, if you have the choice, she’ll out the extra cash for the series x, in my opinion it’s worth it. If money is tight, try an xbox one s as I feel that be a better option that this as the graphics in the one s can get close to 4K.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mighty Maximum

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

    small but mighty brilliance, display ratio that cannot be contended for the price. unequivelant graphical superiority if you are looking for 1080p sweet 60 refresh rate then look no further. Addtionally silky smooth grips for the controller it comes with, sating your need for comfortability. astonishing laser quick read and write speeds for the lazy couch potatoes too eager to be bothered with slow transfer data rates. a firm straight out of another reality captivating lush edgy appearance to keep the little ones side lined giving you enough time to game night and day 365 24/7. absolute remarkable fan and heat dissipation. trust worthy tech support and wait there is more! wifi a/c means low latency and sure strike wifi capabilities that will shock and awe the average consumer without the need for a gaming router. it may not be wifi 6 but she bites and bites hard on the competition. last but not least .... can be set up right or side ways for horizontal paper weight dominance!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series S rules.

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

    This machine is better than people think. Yes it is the “budget console” but this thing is pretty strong and I can enjoy all the next gen and optimized games on it. Would definitely recommend getting the expansion ssd because the internal storage is small even for previous generation.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great machine for a great price

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

    Great product. Got it for my granddaughter and she loves it. I have the series x in the living room hooked up to the good tv. She has a small tv in her bedroom and this is perfect for her. She has already earned 21000 Microsoft Rewards points which is nearly $25. Couldn’t be happier

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Truly The Best Buy

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

    I had good luck ordering through Best Buy. The pickup was fast and easy and the Xbox Series S is honestly the best bang for your buck. It does everything I need it to and it is a step up from the Xbox One X. Plus, it fits right into the entertainment center perfectly and is quiet as a mouse.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and its features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good xbox just some minor issues

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

    i love this xbox but i’ve had some problems with it early on while getting it. it’s mostly just the xbox program itself like the menu buttons sometimes just don’t work (not on the controller i mean like the digital menu). it’s fixable with a refresh home button sometimes but just has some weird issues every now and then. also xbox game pass ultimate is so expensive and one time they charged me even when i didn’t authorize ❤️. i still love the xbox itself tho

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great option if you can’t afford the 1TB

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

    With Starfield on the horizon I had to make sure I could play it day one. With my only Xbox One it was incompatible with this new game so I had to make the most cost efficient upgrade. After setting it up using the Xbox app on my phone I am so glad I purchased this item. It is a wonderful addition to my entertainment system as a whole and provides not only optimal gaming content but access to my existing streaming services at the press of a button. I highly recommend this product if this the 1TB option is out of your price range because it offers pretty close to what is needed to accomplish the new chapter of gaming.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally

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

    I finding got my hands on this console. I bought this for my son and he loves it. I appreciate the simple process to get this product. Overall the devices works well, don’t take up a lot of space, however; storage went out fast but nothing that an external drive won’t fix.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So much in so little

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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 xbox series S because I couldn't find the Series X anywhere, it exceeded my expectations. As someone who does not care much for resolution or graphics comparisons the series S was a great purchase. I thought it would be a lot weaker than the Series S and would eventually force me to upgrade, but it played the same games with no difference in graphics (that I could tell). I eventually upgraded to a Series X and gave the S to my brother and it has kept up with the games that have come out since it released. I was genuinely debating on wether to upgrade to the Series X or buy another Series S for myself.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming Couple Review

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

    I think Best Buy has probably handled stocking these better than most retailers did, especially with how hard these are to find. This was my second Next-Gen console, this one for my wife, who was using my hand-me-down Xbox one S. Best Buy made it simple and easy to surprise my wife and have her pick it up herself. This was an added touch that I really appreciate their app having. Best Buy did a 10/10 on this purchase. The Console Itself: It’s definitely not the Series X in terms of processing power, which led to a loss of fluidity in frame rate at times, but this was far and few between, happening exclusively on large MMORPG’s Such as Black Desert. It’s internal storage is laughable, considering large games can be 100’s of gbs. An easy fix is to just pick up a 2 tb hard drive from seagate. That’s what she did, and now she has more room that I do. Overall, it was a great buy for us. If you’re looking to game with your partner, the series S is an awesome option!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, BUT!

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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 with fast speeds, the one downside this that you can only download literally 3 games and run out of storage so be prepared to buy an extension hard drive and they can run up to $220 for the lates model of Xbox extension card. Xbox can run up to 120GHZ and Run 4K

    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 outline your experience for us! We appreciate your feedback, and are happy to hear you are enjoying the near-instant load times and optimized computing power of your new Xbox Series S Console. We know an efficient storage system can make or break a setup, so we've created a helpful resource. Below is a link to our collection of guides and tutorials, built to assist our users in achieving the storage environment that works for them. Find all you need to maximize your capacity, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox review

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

    This is a good system. Small enough to bring with you anywhere and you dont have to worry about losing any cd games or worry about them getting scratched up since everything is digital.

    I would recommend this to a friend