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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13179 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding

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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.

    Really wanted a Series X but had to settle for the S and I am not disappointed. Games load within 8-20 seconds, The frame rate is immaculate. It's so small yet so powerful. Would recommend buying if you can't afford or simply just can't get a Series X.

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

    Great power in a small package

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

    Fits great on my son's desk. It's quiet but smooth. Great for 1080p or 1440p resolutions. Awesome deal for the technology you get with this machine. I would recommend getting the expansion card that is made for the new Xbox's, if you're planning on downloading a lot of games.

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

      We're happy to be a part of your family's next-generation gaming experience! Thank you for taking some time to share your story with us, we appreciate your feedback. While storage space can sometimes be a headache, we've put together a helpful collection of guides and tutorials aimed at perfecting your configuration. Find all you need to maximize your storage capacity, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect. Just in time for Christmas

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

    Bought this for my husband for Christmas. I really didn't think I was gonna be able to find one in time but I'm grateful that best buy put protocols in place to make it harder for bots to grab them all before anyone else had a chance. My husband loves it and has no complaints so far.

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

    Xbox

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

    Was an amazing gift for my son! He loves it. It was a late Christmas gift and it is played every day!

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

    The Best New Generation Console

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

    One of the best consoles on the market! It is affordable and has almost all the same features of the more expensive consoles! Highly recommend!

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

    Great for the price!

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

    Very fast loading times and great features for the price. Only issue is the limited storage which can be remedied with an external hard drive. You won’t get the loading speed if you use games on the external drive, but just switch games between it and the ssd and you’ll be fine.

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

    Great value for casual gaming!

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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.

    Love this XBox. Perfect for casual gaming, younger kids and anyone willing to compromise processing power for value.

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

    Great gaming machine, fits anywhere

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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.

    Excellent machine for $299. It’s small and quiet. Switched from PS4 and it’s night and day from graphics and speed. The controller is much better and gamepass has a lot of great titles. I would recommend an external drive for extra storage until the expansion card comes down in price.

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

    Excellent Xbox

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

    First Xbox ever and it works great. Getting in and out of games is fast and the controller is excellent. The user interface is a bit tricky to navigate, especially compared to Nintendo and PlayStation. Overall it is solid for gaming and I would definitely recommend picking one up.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us and recommending the Xbox Series S. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great shopping experience

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

    In Stock, crazy fast shipping, it is a Christmas present so it has not been opened or used yet so i can only comment on the shopping experience. I had not realized Best Buy was so easy to shop on with fast shipping. I will shop online with them again.

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

    Great Product

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

    I bought this device for my son’s birthday. He loves it.

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

    Big fan!

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

    Never thought I’d be ok with a disc-less gaming console but it’s perfect! Small size fits perfect in where I put it, easy to use and has great quality.

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

    Love my new Series S!!!!

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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’m an absolute Xbox fan and I have been for a very, very long time now. With that said I absolutely am in love with Xbox Series S! This is a really decent console, especially if you’re someone who just enjoys playing casually and not a huge gamer! This is the way to go!!!!!

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

      We appreciate the kind words, and couldn't be happier to have you on Team Xbox. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your story with the community! We're thrilled you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console, and the truly next-generation gaming experience it hosts. Whether you're a professional gamer, or simply someone who like to play every now and then, we've built your new system to fit the every user's needs. We're happy you are enjoying your time with it, and that you've found it to be a beneficial addition to your setup.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Enjoying the system

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

    I’m enjoying my Xbox. Being able to go back and play games I never got the chance to play, such as Gears of War. It’s been an enjoyable experience.

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

    Big machine in a small package

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

    I am in love. The size is a lot smaller than you think possible, the faster storage is a real game changer it brings to life older games if nothing else just to see how quickly they boot up. The only drawback is the size of the storage but for the price I have no complaints.

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

    Power and portability 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.

    Even without a disc drive, this is such a bargain for next-gen gaming, and it's easily small enough to fit in a backpack to bring with you. In fact, that was my primary reason for getting the Series S. The 1TB expansion card is a hard pill to swallow costing more than half of the cost of the Series S by itself but I think over time it'll be necessary to avoid having to constantly manage game installations on the internal drive.

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

    Definitely Bang for the Buck

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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 definitely worth the money seeing that it Damm near impossible to get your hands on a X I would definitely go the S route if you are just looking to get into the next-gen gaming

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

    Amazing

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

    Excellent console. Fast and efficient. Controller sucks though.

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

    Small and powerful

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

    My favorite thing about this Xbox is how small it is! I wasn’t really into specs of the series x, plus I don’t have a tv or monitor that could take advantage of them, so I decided to go with the series S. My only complain is the storage size.

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

    A gift that can bring happiness to a child at Xmas

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

    I brought it for my grandson for Xmas because he wanted one last Xmas and they sold out and couldn’t find one anywhere l got one for my granddaughter for Xmas last year so glad I’m able to get one for my grandson this year I’m happy and he will be to

    I would recommend this to a friend