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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13193 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice console

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

    My son loves this console. It's compact, fast downloading, great graphics.

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

      Hey there,

      We're excited to know your son is enjoying their new Xbox Series S Console! Whether it be the compact design, near-instant loading and downloading speeds, or simply the enhanced graphic capabilities, we're thrilled you have found it to suit your needs as a next-generation gamer. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us! We appreciate it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy

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

    The graphics are great! I love how small it is, all around great gaming counsel.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    so far the xbox series s is awesome. I last owned a 360 and never got a newer gen xbox for myself but, this is the first. even though it's digital only I'd recommend this. if you plan on playing loads of games on the xbox you'd need to find a storage expansion card.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    Great performance and dependability. Only downside is not being able to use a hard disk and the capacity for DLC. Other than that great console

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get It!

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

    Honestly better than my Series X. I have both the Series X I got from Microsoft directly. Ended up getting this as my back up gaming system for my office. If you don’t play a TON of different games it’s a steal. I only play about 3 so the memory lacking doesn’t hurt me at all and I purchase all my games as digital downloads anyways so no need for a disc drive.

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

      We're excited to hear that after comparing the two, you've found the performance of your new Xbox Series S Console to stand up under the pressure! We're proud of the elevated level of play your new system hosts, and couldn't be happier you've found it to suit your needs as a modern gamer. We're glad you are pleased with your purchase! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. We appreciate it!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best gaming decision I made

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

    Bought this system because I couldn’t find any other next gen console for the past 6 month. So I decided to pick this system to experience the next generation of gaming and wow, x box series s is amazing. Now it’s a great hold over until I can pick up the x box series x or ps5 when they updated and lower the prices in a couple of years. I am content with the series s.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great all around cheap console

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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 for the price. It is small, stylish, and outputs great performance.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Controller issue, amazing console

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

    Great Xbox but got a stuck A button on my controller strait out of the box, and controller is unplayable because of that. Graphics are awesome though and load times are super fast, just sucks for the controller. Customer support hasn’t emailed me since when I called them, they said they would email me again and that was 3 weeks ago. Best Buy doesn’t sell the controllers on their own so I would have to return my entire Xbox and controller to get a new set entirely. Sucks.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little gaming machine

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

    Absolutely love it. It's fast, works beautifully and easily portable. Hard drive could be a smidge bigger but still fits several large games. Couldn't be happier really.

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

      We're excited to hear you are enjoying the portable size and design of your new Xbox Series S Console! In a world full of large, behemoth gaming machines, the compact design of your new system is a real perk. We're thrilled you have found it to suit your needs! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. We're happy to be a valued addition to your next-generation home gaming setup.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics
    Cons mentioned:
    Memory

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Microsoft Xbox Almost Got It Right

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

    I like that Microsoft are offering two options. This is the digital only Xbox. The small design is perfect for our needs. The only downfall to these new consoles are the lack of memory internally. If you download 1 to 3 video games that is all your memory. I suggest investing in a compatible hard drive if you are a heavy gamer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love Best Buy

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

    I absolutely love this game. I love the Best Buy. My experience there is awesome. Never have any complaints.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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

    For $300 is say this is a really good deal, loads fast and runs games perfectly.

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

    All though this counsel is an entry level for next gen gaming. It has far exceed my expectations. My only complaint would be that the storage is very low. Outside of that it’s an amazing system. Thank you to Best Buy for making the delivery very fast. I received my counsel before the suggested delivery date. I will be ordering from Best Buy in the future.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing S series Tiny Xbox

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

    Kept looking for the Xbox Series X but could not get a hold of it so I decided to buy this S series instead and it actually surprised me how awesome of a console it is. Downside is the memory to it which is about 340gbs but the resolution and the quality of playing games on it is still amazing! It’s also quite small and compact for its power!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tiny and Powerful

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

    First, I can't believe how tiny this console is. I have an Xbox One and it makes the Series S look like a switch. But that doesn't matter because it's a great gaming console, it's fast, quite and efficient. May not be as powerful as the Series X but that doesn't matter cause at this price point it is a great buy. Been having fun playing Gears 5 on it, definitely a hit for Microsoft.

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

      Thank you for taking the time to share you experience with the Xbox Series S. It is great to hear that you enjoy it and all of its amazing features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than the Series X and PS5! Unbeatable price

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

    It’s cheap, smaller than the Series X and better than the PS5 and I love it! I’ve had constant issues with controller connectivity that almost cost it a star deduction but all issues are simply fixed if you pull the power cord and restart. Also unhappy with storage space, but could temporarily solve that issue with an external HD. Performance wise, it’s amazing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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

    Thank you for having this in stock. I bought about a month ago and it has been working beautifully and i love this xbox. Thanks for the xbox

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

      We're happy to hear you are enjoying an issue-free, next-generation gaming experience thanks to your new Xbox Series S Console! From optimized computing power, to enhanced graphic capabilities and a mobile configuration, there's no beating your new setup. We're thrilled you love it! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts. We appreciate your insight, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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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 Xbox, have no problem with it. Runs all games as expected. Only issue us low storage space.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Well worth the $299!

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

    Bought for the wife who isn't as huge of a gamer as myself but likes to dabble! I have the x and other then reduced graphics (but still looks pretty dang gd) i don't see much diffrence. Fast, quiet, small in stature, has quick resume, room for more storage. Great second console and u can actually get your hands on this one. Wife is happy!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding

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

    Ultimately I returned it because I was able to acquire a Series X. I was so impressed with the size and price of the Series S that I think anyone wanting to get into next gen gaming on a shoestring budget has the perfect option. Combined with game pass, the Series S is a no brainer

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

      While we're sorry to hear you've returned your new Xbox Series S console, we're happy to hear it was to upgrade even further with an Xbox Series X! No matter which console you land on, you'll be well-prepared to take on all of the exciting features and gameplay associated with next-generation gaming. Get read to compete at the highest level! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, we appreciate it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft