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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13201 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 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

    Purchased

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

    Amazing price. Easy pickup. Staff was very helpful

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    HDMI video output issues

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

    The game itself is almost perfect. The HDMI output/ chip stopped working after 3 weeks. Unfortunately Best Buy wouldn’t let me trade it in and I only could send it in to get it fixed or I would receive a refurbished console which is un acceptable since I paid full price for one brand new. Beware purchasing both the series s/x because apparently this is a major issue for both.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Poor quality build and worse customer service

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

    I had my series s for 14 months and all of a sudden it stopped powering on. It’s ventilated, no dust build up, and I did an hour worth of troubleshooting from the Xbox website. After some online research it turns out this is a pretty common issue similar to the good ole red rings of death back in the day. I called Microsoft who wouldn’t let me talk to a real person I had to file a report with the BBB and Microsoft finally had a real person (I assume) contact me via email. Well Mr. Larry told me to pound sand, he responded to my email once calling me by a different name and in another email said he would replace my series x for a price… we had discussed my series s in multiple emails. Finally it came down to they offer me an out of warranty repair for $250. A new one is $300! Poor quality build and even worse customer service. I recommend buying a PlayStation.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    DONT BUY THE ALL ACCESS BUNDLE!!!

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

    Console is great and all but I don't recommend buying the xbox all access bundle it is a hassle to get through because you have to sign up to a new bank which requires everything, I wish Microsoft would make it easier for the rest of us that don't have the upfront cash but no their best try requires you to set up a new bank account just to get the xbox and most likely you will lose your chance to get the xbox due high demand and poor planning by Microsoft

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    What i was looking for so i could enjoy some leisure gaming.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Where is storage

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

    Graphics are lit...my only problem is the limited storage

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Not worth price

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

    My boyfriend loved this purchase overall, but after a few days of it, it seemed to be acting up and stopping when playing games. His cousin said he’s heard the same thing from a friend and that it could be because it’s overheating so they had tried putting a fan by it and that is now the only way he’s able to play his xbox with no issues so that’s the only downfall about it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series s

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

    Way better at handwringing call of duty. But I noticed ya making a noise. Coming probably from the fan. But def nice

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Bad connection

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

    Good console when playing games they play good and run good but it seems the console cant run a wireless controller and headset at the same time ever since i bought this in march i have had issues with it disconnecting my controller and my headset. Really only problem although a big one.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Bad controller

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

    Console is good, but controller has really bad stick drift. Gonna have to buy a new one

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Tesr

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

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    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    First one had to return. The second so far is working ok

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    xbox series s digital

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

    looks just like Xbox One series s digital but minor upgrades the storage isn't enough cause of the games I play take more space and I would fill this up where there no space so I will pass

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    No battery

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

    Controller came with no battery pack in when purchased

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Didn't even get 5 minutes of gameplay

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

    Was very excited to get this console, but unfortunately I never got to play more than 5 minutes of any game. I could see the home screen flickering. I bought the console new for $299, bought Madden 22 for $70 and it froze every time at startup. I tried every thing possible. Several factory resets, uninstalled and reinstalled the game - still froze at start up. I thought maybe it was Madden, so I bought another game. Same issue, less than 60 seconds into gameplay. This is a known issue, and it is all over the interenet. I am hours and hours into setup, install times, troubleshooting, and have finally realized that it is time to give up on Xbox. I will be at Best Buy in the morning when the doors open for a full refund, and will be buying playstation second hand.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very happy

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

    It came on time and my grandson loves it. The price was excellent!

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

    Big Hit for Gift!!

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

    Bought this for a gift and it was a BIG HIT!! Love it! Thank

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

    Love it

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

    Great console for reasonable price. I’m really enjoying it

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

    great product

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

    great product no issues and couldn’t ask for more.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad Experience

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

    The controller randomly disconnects and I was told I needed to trade in the Xbox for a new controller. I understand the inventory dilemma when just doing the controller, but no employees seemed to care at all. Customer service was poor, especially from management.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend