Customer Ratings & Reviews

I was quick enough to purchase one of these cool little consoles in December. I was pleasantly surprised by how compact the console is. I’m gonna hand you all my man card and call it cute. I was excited at the thought of all the possibilities with this machine. It’s small and light enough to throw in a bag and take with you wherever. Gaming on it was great, games load up very quickly. I hooked it up to a 4k TV and the upscaled 4k looks pretty good to my old eyes. When set up with a 120hz monitor , you’ll be able to take advantage of 1080 or 1440p at 120hz monitor. Gaming at those frame rates was pretty cool and visually impressive, especially with racing games. I still feel like this machine should come with at least 1TB of storage because it fills up quickly and buying external storage is expensive. Sadly, I had to return this console today because it started to lag and freeze on me constantly. It did it with just about every fast paced game I played on it. Fortnite, forza 4. After about 5-10 minutes of playing, I noticed it began to lag a little here and there and then video freezes but audio keeps playing. I dunno if it’s a hardware defect or software glitch but I saw on forums that people are shipping them back to Microsoft when this happens. It’s a lovely little machine and I truly enjoyed it while it worked. I would recommend waiting a bit longer til Microsoft figures out what is causing the problem and fixes it. Perhaps they’ll start shipping them later with a 1TB version also. And don’t pay scalpers the excessive amounts they are asking for any of these consoles. Pros : So small! Fast storage, quick load times Nice modern design Cons : Experienced lag and freezes with my unit Only 512gb of storage Would I recommend? Yes, but wait a couple of months until Microsoft sorts out the problems. But keep in mind that this console doesn’t have a disc drive and space is very limited. You’ll fill it up very quickly. You can use an external SSD but games optimized for Series X and S need to be installed on internal drive or Microsoft’s expensive proprietary expansion drives.

Bought this in 2022 - I'm a casual gamer and this console was great when I bought it and still great now. The storage can sometimes be an issue since I tend to enjoy very large (110+ GB) games, but I saved money on it and nothing is perfect so I'm happy to delete a game if something more interesting catches my eye. The graphics are fantastic, and even better looking after I bought an updated TV this year (my previous TV was from 2017). Gamepass is great and I keep my game data saved so it's not really an issue. If you're considering it, just go for it, it's great. Love the controller too! I have small hands and my last controller often left me with pretty bad hand cramping - no such problems w/ this one.

The Xbox Series S is like the cool, budget-friendly cousin in the Xbox family. It's smaller and way easier on the wallet than the Series X. You won't get the top-notch graphics of the pricier models, but games still look pretty darn good. The all-white design is sleek and doesn't take up much space, which is a win if your TV area is already cluttered. The 512 GB storage fills up faster than you'd think, especially if you download a lot of games. But the fast load times? Totally a game-changer. No disc drive, so you gotta be okay with downloading everything. If you're new to gaming or don't need all the fancy extras, this is a great pick.

I have been a PlayStation guy all my life. Due to shortages, I decided to give this a go since I could find one. Oh Boy! This cute, small machine (it is small!!) is mighty powerful, very quiet, and the controller feels amazing. What sold me is when you combine it with gamepass—there is just no beating the value proposition: I have not bought a game yet, and for 15/mo, you have access to dozen of AAAs (100+ total games), and I find myself trying new game genres because it is for free; or you can stream them right through the console, like Netflix, but for games! Very happy with it. Just buy a rechargeable battery pack for the controller because for some reason, in 2021, they want you to put duracells in the controller...

they had just one left in stock when we got to the Wilmington store, so it was definitely meant to be! It’s about half the size as the Xbox one and doesn’t have disk slot but it runs very well and it also came with a new controller. Definitely worth the price of $300!

Everything seems great so far. The only unfortunate thing is the lack of optimized games at the moment. Fast loading, and great graphics. The system is a lot smaller in size and doesn't take up a bunch of room. So far I'm happy with the price point, and as of now am not missing having access to a disc drive. The only issue I had was trying to set it up through the app. If you don't do it then it takes a bit longer to set up. Also, if you miss the code the only way to get it is by doing a factory reset.

I have been looking forward to the new XBox Series consoles and the enhanced experience. After using it regularly since I purchased it, I have to be honest that I am underwhelmed. I do not believe that is the fault of the hardware, but rather the games (which I know will come). If your XBox One has died and you are looking for a new console, this is perfect. But if that's not the case, wait for the supply to go back up. PROS: (MANY!) • The price! The $300 price point is fantastic! I've read criticism of the Series S, but I think it is a wonderful price point to access "Next Generation" gaming and titles, especially if you see gaming as recreation. • The size - I continue to be surprised by how light and small this console is. (are you sure this is an XBox?) • Load times - with most games, (especially compared with previous generation hardware) almost non-existent • Standby feature - you can place your games on "standby" much like you can do with the Nintendo Switch. This works with most (but not all) games. • Improved graphics - You can tell the differences in frame rate and graphics textures on high definition televisions and monitors • Interface - The Series S/X interface, although similar to the XBox One, has some slight differences and modifications that make it even more accessible. CONSIDERATIONS: • 512 GB for a completely online console? That's like 4-5 "A-List" titles! (RDR2, Halo MC Edition, Cyberpunk 2077, SW Battlefront 2 and...what? Full? Give me a break!) • Gameplay - Despite the improved graphics and framerates, I still have not had the experience that makes me go, "Wow." Like I said though, I think that has much more to do with the games. Great games on XB One are still great games on the Series S/X. With that being said... • Games - Despite fantastic load times and improved interface, there just still is not that game that makes you stand up and take notice. Solid, good games with improved visuals. Recent trend of next gen games going from $60-$70? Not ready to leap that far yet.

I had a series X but gave it to my little brother for christmas since his mom couldn't find one to buy in store. I missed xbox so I bought one of these, and besides the missing disc drive, it really has little to no compromises. Besides the most graphic intensive titles, this looks basically as good. If you played them side by side you could probably tell a difference, but its minimal and plays most games great. I think they could make this exact console but have a disc drive, and it would sell well. You can take all the other compromises over the series x, but having a disc is convenient. I do buy most games digitally but having the option, or finding a good sale price on a disc based game, is something you miss out on. Xbox digital store does have some good sales though, but not the quick price drop you see on new disc based games a week or 2 after they come out.

I picked this up during black friday from under $250. The console is quite snappy and runs some games at 120fps. The console is also very small so its easy to travel with. The ray tracing is also decent. If you pair this with Gamepass, its excellent value! My only complaint is that the base storage is quite low. You don't even get 400gb out of the box. The storage expansion is pretty pricey so keep that in mind.

I bought This for my boyfriend and I love It. I wanted To get him the series x but everywhere was sold out so I finally bought this bad boy! And when I say I am Overjoyed! I’ve bought every Xbox that came out and this is far this best one!!! This Xbox is not only small which is very convent when having a small gaming area to play in! Now I just Said this Xbox is small! But that don’t mean nothing! What they use to say don’t judge a book by it’s cover! It’s powerful and durable! This Xbox is extremely fast the graphics on it it’s remarkable and don’t get me started on the upgraded controller it comes with. Just look at the design it’s beautiful! Really a piece of art! I was So in love with it I bought Me another one and kept it in the box because I want To keep it for my generation and pass it down because everybody need to be able to experience this!!!!

For $300 it's a decent console. I initially had the impression this console plays games at 1440p at 60fps and while some do, most games I have played are in 1080p 30fps. My biggest gripe, ironically, is gamepass. While it is a great deal, Microsoft punishes those that goes with the basic gamepass subscription at $10/month compared to gamepass ultimate at $15. For example, this past weekend, far cry 6 was free to play on pc, playstation, and xbox(so long as you had xbox live gold or gamepass ultimate). Microsoft took the opportunity to punish basic gamepass subscribers. Luckily I have a ps4 and was able to download the far cry 6 free trial without any subscription. I also dropped my gamepass subscription because that whole fiasco left a bad taste in my mouth. Also, Microsoft makes it very difficult to downgrade from Ultimate to basic and makes it easy to upgrade from basic to ultimate. I have a feeling they are going to eventually do away with basic at some point. Other than THAT, console is decent. Great price. One more thing, you don't get 512GB of storage, you only get 364GB.

Purchased this after failing to find the X. Currently own the PS5 as well. Hooked it up to the same TV as the PS5 and was pleasantly surprised by the series S. Dirt 4 is the only game I currently own in digital format but it ran so much better than the One S. Pros: Fast load times. Next gen capability. $300 for a gaming console that rivals gaming PCs costing much more. Small size makes it easy to tote around. Quiet. Cons: Small storage for an all digital unit. With no disc drive you can’t play any of your physical collection. There is some debate on the longevity of its current hardware configuration. Very happy so far with this purchase and would buy it again. If you really want a disc drive to be able to play your physical collection and can swing the extra $200 get the X, if you can find one. I just use my old One s to play all my physical copies.

The Xbox Series S is a compact and affordable next-generation gaming console offered by Microsoft. Here's a review of the console based on its features and performance. Design and Build Quality: The Xbox Series S features a sleek and compact design that is significantly smaller than its counterpart, the Xbox Series X. It has a white color scheme with a black vented grille on top. The build quality is solid, with a premium feel despite its smaller size. The console is lightweight, making it easy to move around or fit into smaller spaces. Performance: While the Xbox Series S is less powerful than the Xbox Series X, it still delivers impressive performance for its price. It is capable of rendering games at up to 1440p resolution with support for ray tracing and variable refresh rate. The console also features a custom SSD, which significantly reduces loading times in games and allows for quick resume features. It is worth noting that the Series S targets 60fps performance rather than the higher frame rates offered by the Series X. Game Library: The Xbox Series S is part of the Xbox ecosystem, which includes Xbox Game Pass, a subscription service that provides access to a vast library of games. This gives players the opportunity to explore a wide variety of titles, including both new releases and older classics. The console is backward compatible, allowing you to play Xbox One, Xbox 360, and even some original Xbox games. Additionally, the Series S supports Smart Delivery, which ensures that you get the best version of a game for your console. User Interface and Features: The Xbox Series S runs on the same user interface as the rest of the Xbox One family, with a user-friendly and intuitive interface. It offers various entertainment apps and streaming services, making it a versatile entertainment center. The console also supports backward compatibility with Xbox One accessories, so you can continue using your existing controllers, headsets, and other peripherals. Value for Money: The Xbox Series S is an excellent choice for gamers on a budget or those who don't require 4K gaming. It offers a significant leap in performance over the previous generation, supports the latest gaming technologies, and provides access to a vast game library. Its lower price point compared to the Series X makes it an attractive option for casual gamers or those with limited space. Conclusion: The Xbox Series S is a compelling choice for gamers looking for a more affordable entry into next-generation gaming. While it sacrifices some power and 4K capabilities compared to the Series X, it still delivers impressive performance and features a robust game library. If you're primarily focused on 1080p or 1440p gaming and want access to the latest Xbox titles, the Series S is a solid choice that offers great value for money.

I've had the Series S for a few months now and I have no bad things to say about it. Load times are great with the SSD, games look good, and everything just works the way you want it to. The value is also amazing if you pair it with Game Pass. Sure, you can get more power and built in storage with the Series X, but for people who game casually and don't care too much about having 4K graphics, the Series S is a no-brainer. I also like the design of it, it's very compact and looks nice enough to be displayed front and center of your entertainment center or even right next to your TV. All in all, it's a great little machine and I can't think of a reason to give it anything other than 5 stars. GG Microsoft!

Surprisingly capable for such a tiny console. If you plan on playing on a 1080p screen, this is the machine to buy. (It certainly can output 4k with HDR, but the Series X has higher frame rates and better visual effects.) Completely silent and no disk drive to wear out over time. Another awesome feature -- look into using this for emulation using Retroarch. There are lots of tutorials on Youtube about how to install and play your old Nintendo, SNES, Dreamcast, Playstation, and PS2 games in retail mode (doesn't need Developer mode access). My only concern is only having 512gb of storage. Either buy the storage expansion card or use a USB hard drive because you're going to want to download and play everything on GamePass and you'll run out of storage sooner than you think. TLDR Fantastic value for a great little console.

I already own a Xbox One S and wanted to buy a Series X since the kids were hogging the Xbox. I settled for a Series S since I couldn’t locate a Series X. So far it’s been really good. I’ve noticed the load times for the games I play has improved tremendously. I play a lot of Forza Horizon 4 and would typically wait 90 seconds on load screens to boot the game, but on the Series S it’s closer to 20 seconds. With quick resume there is zero wait, so that’s been great. My only gripe is the smaller storage on this Xbox vs my One S but external drives are cheap enough! I don’t own a 4K TV so the graphics are fine for me. If you own a 4K TV maybe it will be different for you. I was already playing all digital games so the lack of a disc drive has not been a burden for me. If I absolutely needed to play a disc based game I already have the One S.

Good console, if you can’t find or afford a Series X or ps5. i have this and a PS5, very satisfied with graphics. Obviously not comparable to a Series X or ps5. But if your are coming from ps4 or Xbox one, it’s a upgrade. Xbox game pass is fire. Gets you into next generation gaming at a reasonable price. Console is very small, you can palm it like a basket ball. Sitting next to my ps5 it’s like a Miata sitting next to a ram 3500. Console is so quiet you can hear yourself blink. And they are super easy to find in stores. I recommend buying an external hard drive because your storage will run out pretty fast, if you have good internet then you can stream games. But that’s not always ideal. Just get the extra storage, and enjoy.

I'm definitely not a gamer in any sense of the word. The last gaming system I owned was the PS1. Or Nintendo 64, I know cause I rocked the heck out GoldenEye. What I like the most is the size, the value, and adding a monthly subscription to game pass makes it worth the money spent on the console. I also use it as my media hub, with the controller it's easy to navigate but adding a compatible media remote makes streaming, video watching, and app switching easy. Definitely recommend this gaming system for it's value and capabilities.

The Xbox Series S is a compact, budget-friendly powerhouse offering fast load times, smooth gameplay, and access to Xbox Game Pass. While its 512GB storage can fill up quickly, it delivers impressive performance for its price, making it a solid choice for gamers seeking affordability without sacrificing quality.

Using with my new LG 45 in monitor. This console is better then they used to be. I will say im not a fan of the lack of disk drive. They only made this a 500gb console. And there is no disk drive... any game these days require 200-300 gb for download which takes 1/3 of the drive space alone... requiring a external drive to cover space if you play multiple games