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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

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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:
    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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    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.

    Great Console, very good purchase and would totally recommend to friends. Works great after a month of use, and was easy to pick up. Terrible storage though, might want to get a hard drive such as a segate to make your storage better :)

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

      Hey Jason,

      We're thrilled you are enjoying your time with your new Xbox Series S Console! Thank you for sharing your experience, we appreciate it. If you are looking for a little help when it comes to optimizing your storage space, we recommend the following link. Here, we've put together a collection of useful how-to guides, designed to assist our users in creating the perfect storage environment for their setup. Find all you need to maximize your space, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive, Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Needs more memory

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

    Great price for an amazing console. Only downsides are no disc drive and small storage drive

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S White Review

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

    A great compact system that runs games beautifully at a competitive price. Only downside is the low storage space since modern games take up a lot of room.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice unit

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

    Compact well built unit....SSD memory a little limited at 512GB but you can expand memory further with memory expansion accessories. Happy with purchase overall, just remember there is no DVD loading slot on series S model

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

    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:
    Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Alright

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

    Great system it is already could definitely use more storage as games will son be the size of the whole internal SSD of the device. Just wait

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price and performance for a new gen console!

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

    This is an amazing price to be able to have access to the latest hardware in the console world and if you don’t use disks anymore than this is the perfect Xbox! I love how it can actually still play supported games at 120fps without sweating as well. Very small form factor so you can place it just about anywhere. I’d say the biggest downside is it having only 512gb of storage out of the box but it’s an ssd so it’s incredibly fast. There is a 1tb model now for $50 more which is another great deal!

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Needs a bigger SSD or better external options

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

    I really like the size of this console and how fast everything loads. If not for the SSD that is WAY too small and the inability to use true 4k @ 120hz I would give it 5 stars. Since you cannot (currently) use an external SSD that isn't the $220 proprietary accessory Microsoft has to install new games on, the 512 SSD is extremely limiting. I was able to install 4 AAA games and had 3% left in space. In the short time I've had the console, its already become a problem for me. I recommend the series x for the extra space, but even 1TB seems too small for the amount of games that are 100gb or more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We're sorry that Xbox Series S hasn't met expectations. Another alternative for adding more storage is to get a standard external hard drive. While games optimized for Xbox Series X/S may not be played from an external hard drive, older games that are not enhanced can be. For more information on which games are optimized for Xbox Series X/S, please go here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/optimized

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S is the budget version compared to X

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

    Pro: Small and affordable Can play all the same games as the Xbox Series X Blazing fast load times, thanks to SSD Strong backward compatibility, including accessories Cons: Not as powerful as the Xbox Series X Half the storage space as the Xbox Series X No optical drive

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Nice but disappointed

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

    Great console other than only 2 games can be installed at a time. Only 2nd time I've seen one sold online and would have preferred the x. Definitely need external drive. Runs fast. Good graphics. Just disappointing

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I expected!

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

    Glad I made the jump! I debated on which gaming system to purchase for a while. Glad I got this one. Fast speeds and great graphics. Love the non disc feature.

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

    Great value for casual gaming!

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

    I used to gave a Series X before I upgraded to a PC for my personal gaming. As my kids have grown my wife and I decided to get the Series S to change up “TV time”. I’m shcked at the graphic quality, load times, and network speeds for being almost 1/2 the cost of the Series X. Perfect console for those gaming on the sofa in the living room and/or for kids! High recommend. 5 Stars from me.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Definitely Recommend

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

    It’s amazing for its price point. It has good graphics and FPS. I love the quick resume feature and it loads games up fast. It’s a travel size console and it’s a great console to get if you’re on a budget, but want to get into the next-gen experience.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Genius!

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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 this console. I love the size of it. The hard drive is to small, but it can be replaced by a external hard drive. Games run and load fast. Planing to buy another one.

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

    No 4K TV? The Series S is Perfect For You

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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 don't have a 4K TV, then buying this thing is a no-brainer. No need to buy a Series X or PS5 until your TV set up is upgraded. You're essentially getting games at 1080p, however they run incredibly smooth at 60fps. The system targets 1440p but I wouldn't expect that until further down the line. Load times are super fast and rival some gaming PCs. Xbox has an optional membership for its games (think Netflix for games). When a first-party game (Halo, Gears of War, Forza, Elder Scrolls, DOOM, Fallout, Ori, etc.) is released, it immediately becomes available for download. I'd highly recommend joining Game Pass if you purchase the disc-less Series S.

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

    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:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great!

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

    Bought this for my son. He loves it for his gaming monitor. Didn’t need all the 4K extras but he says it’s super fast and small enough to put on his desk without taking up a whole lot of room. Had to buy the extra memory for it tho.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system for a cheap price

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

    The Xbox S was better then my expectations, I wanted the PS5 but know I won’t get one for a while. The Xbox S is lacking in storage space but makes up for the great graphics and speeds the system works at. Very happy with my purchase

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

      Hey there,

      Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts! We're thrilled you are enjoying your time with your new Xbox Series S Console, and the next-generation gaming experience it hosts. We know storage management can have a significant impact on performance, so we've put together a handy resource for our users. Below is a link to our collection of guides and tutorials, all geared toward streamlining your storage environment. Find all you need to maximize your space, 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 4 out of 5 stars

    I gave it 4 stars because of the lack of storage

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

    Overall the load times are super fast once you experience games being loaded on the series s and you go back to the other consoles you'll immediately notice the difference between the too.. Games like cod run smoothly in comparison to older consoles.. Is it a must have upgrade I would say no unless you just want to upgrade to have the latest and greatest quick resume is pretty awesome as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend