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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13192 reviews

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  • 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.

    I’ve had it for almost 5 years and have had no issues! My sister kept taking mine so I had to get another for this Christmas.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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

    After little over a year on the Xbox series s, its a pretty solid console. Handled most games I played on it with ease. Games such as Elden Ring and Modern Warfare 2 ran good at 60 fps(eyeballed it). Its small form factor lets me sit it vertically without any issues and out of the way. Also, fan noise was kind of noticeable but not that much of an issue. Of course the storage size is a bit small for modern games but if your not looking to play games with huge storage sizes then its serves well. I would like to call this an entry-level budget consoles for its generation.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Price, Size

    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
      Posted .

      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

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great System!

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

    Amazing graphics and realism. Great gaming system for the price. The restriction of not having a drive limits the ability to take advantage of sales on physical games, but other than that, nothing negative to say. I've been really enjoying Flight Simulator on this device, and it looks wonderful! One other negative is that I have never used X-Box before, so I'm having some trouble getting used to how to navigate. More instructions would be helpful.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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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 have both xbox series x and xbox series s. They are both extremely quiet. I had a PS5 that I sold and was much noisier than these two consoles from Microsoft. With my 4K Sony OLED, Madden 21 plays in 4K with HDR on both series x and series s. In my opinion, this series s version at $299 is a great buy. If you don't need the extra storage and/or a disc drive, this is a fantastic bargain. I love it and the series x as well. Microsoft is now my console of choice. The controller is same on both series x and series s. The only difference is color. I might give PS controller the edge, if you're into sound coming from controller, but when it comes to consoles. there is no comparison--Microsoft is to me the clear winner. One other thing to note, when pairing controller on xbox, you don't have to connect any cables--thank goodness! And when updating controller, no need to connect cables--thank goodness!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    From PlayStation Lifer

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    As a longtime Playstation owner, I was hesitant to purchase the X Box S . However, I must say that I am thoroughly impressed with this gaming console. Not only does it boast impressive specs and performance, but it also looks incredibly elegant and sleek. The X Box series features a minimalist design, with clean lines and a sleek finish. It's definitely a console that would look great in any entertainment center or gaming setup. The attention to detail is evident in the subtle, yet stylish design elements, such as the textured grip on the controller and the slim profile of the console itself. One of the major selling points of the X Box series is its price point. Compared to the Playstation 5, the X Box series is a more affordable option that doesn't sacrifice performance or features.'s a great value for gamers who want a high-quality console without breaking the bank. Overall, I'm extremely happy with my decision to try out the X series. It's a great console that offers impressive performance, a sleek design, and a great price point. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who's looking for a new gaming console.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox..

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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.

    Very impressed by the series s. For one it’s tiny very sleek looking and quiet. I have the series x but I wanted this for my room. Setup was easy using the Xbox app. Internal storage is small but I bought a 2tb external to move and store games. Very happy with my purchase.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for my needs

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

    Wanted to get this Xbox since my Xbox One died out on me. This one has been great to me, nice and quiet. Solid FPS in any game, no complaints. 512GB storage is good unless you want to get the newest large GB games today and keep them installed, otherwise get an external HD / SSD or larger internal xbox drive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox/Microsoft We meet again. But on good terms.

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

    Xbox Series S. If about 2 years ago you told me i would be buying another Xbox id say you were crazy But i ended up doing it for a number of reasons. 1. While i game a fair amount i dont always have time to go after the most expensive special nexr gen editions of games and just wanted something to enjoy without spending a ton of money. The series S on top of using Gamepass to me was a great way to go and with some titles even including RTX in them? And for a system under $300 to me that is a steal. I hope my xbox series s will continue to work for a very long time and have many amazing games put on the platform for ke to try out. And here is hoping xbox 360 games from previous store make the move over. Id love to play older games that currently arent on the store if that ever happens.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive budget friendly console

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

    Very pleased with the console. Smooth, fast loading gameplay. Impressive graphics for an entry level next gen console. Halo Master Chief collection is superb. The fact that you can chose between the original retro look of the game, or the new remastered look by just pressing a button during gameplay is what's really cool about it. Remastered versions are excellent. Very well done. The vintage nostalgia is there too. Only issue is the hard drive space. Since I can't justify spending $500 on a video game console, I went for this one over the series X. Only need a couple of games at a time anyway. No big deal for me personally. Also, much easier to find this one in stock, unlike the series x and ps5 which, still to this day, sell out almost instantly when they come in stock. Designed more for a casual gamer, who doesn't have and/or need a $2000 television needed to really showcase what those higher priced models can do. Would definitely recommend.

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

      Thank you so much for taking the time to recommend the Xbox Series S. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying it and all of its amazing features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Pass Next Gen Console

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

    Purchase the Series S along with the Series X. The purpose for my Series S is for another room in the home as a Game Pass console. Though the S is not as powerful, has much less storage space than the X, and no Disc drive; it is still a great console if you know what you're getting into. It is a download only console. I would highly recommend using it as a Game Pass console. A great affordable entry into next gen. The pros is the SSD is the same one in the Series X. Very fast. it's a day and night difference compared to the previous generation of consoles. Once again, storage space is not much. Would suggest storing games on a HDD and switch back to the internal drive when you want to play more games utilizing the speed of the SSD. If you decide to buy the officially licensed Seagate SSD card you might as well go for the Series X.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your new Xbox Series S. It's great to hear that it fits your needs as a secondary Xbox for use with Xbox Game Pass. We hope you have a lot of fun with it!

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series s

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

    Awesome little machine you get so many features and power in such a small and simplistic package. The console is super compact, blazing fast and super quite. Power is very impressive for such a small machine, games run very smooth and look crisp depending on your display. You are getting next gen features like ray tracing and quick resume, the latter of which is not even available on very pricey high end PCs. On the downside you can only download games, but with the value of gamepass, the transitioning of software to digital platform and the danger of going into stores during this pandemic I see many advantages to going all digital. Also you do not need internet to play games already installed on gamepass. You only need it to install new games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Price, Speed
    Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Series S

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

    Is really good.Good loading speeds,looks great and is at a very good price. I just kinda miss my disk drive tho

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great cheaper option

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

    This system is best for kids who just want to do things like play fortnite. Parents this is the device you want for your kid if they are younger than 15. The bigger option series X is more for the older generation. This device is cheaper and plays games like fortnite at the same speed and power as the bigger version X. My only concern is sometimes it heats up after a while but it can easily be avoided if you stand the device up and let it breathe.

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

      Thanks for recommending Xbox Series S, especially as a starter console for younger players. If you're still experiencing an issue with overheating, we recommend making sure that it's placed in a well-ventilated spot with 2-4 inches of clearance around it and that its vents are unobstructed. We hope you and your family have a lot of fun with your new Xbox.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Bang for the buck

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

    Great product. New to xbox but the load times and graphics are amazing. The game pass is nice as i can download games on my pc now too. The quick switch is also a nice plus. Downside is storage but I think everyone getting this unit is aware of this.

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

    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.

    This Xbox is great for casual players. It doesnt take too much space to be setup. You dont need to buy discs, but the limited memory can be offset by using external drives to store games if you plan to purchase them. The game pass was so easier and conveniente because you only pay a monthly fee of 18 a month to access hundreds of games. Sure, the only inconvenience is having to download and delete games every time you’re running out of space. But, again, this xbox is good for casual players

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    amazing console

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

    for the price of this console ($249 at the time), it was a no-brainer purchase. for a next-gen console, it was an absolute steal, and even at full price it's still great quality and runs every game with no problems or lags. the interface is fairly simple, and with the xbox app on your phone, you can use your phone to control the screen when your controller is away. im not a hardcore gamer, so 512 GB's is pretty serviceable for me, but for more hardcore gamers this might be an issue since a lot of games are 50+ GB's, but thats the only knock i have on this. amazing console

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The One To Get

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

    This is the system to get if you want to experience AAA next gen gaming that won’t break the bank. I have a Switch (which I love) and decided to buy this system as a stop gate to the Switch’s successor. I enjoy PC gaming too so I was already in the Microsoft ecosystem. This system does not disappoint.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next Gen Gaming Plus

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

    Love the graphics, enjoy how fast it is, and I didn’t have to overpay for it!

    I would recommend this to a friend