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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13189 reviews

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    Honestly, the Series S isn't really my thing. The purchase came mainly for my partner and our kids, who see great use out of it. It offers a good price > performance ratio and will likely keep many people happy, though as I'm more of an enthusiast with the hobby, had I been purchasing for myself, I'd have gone with a Series X or a PS5 as I already have a more than capable enough for my needs PC for gaming.

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

    A beast for $300!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    If your not gaming at 4K 120hz then there is no reason to get the X for 200 more dollars. This tiny Xbox got some power and it’s super quite too. This is the one for $300 guys. Only thing I wish is it had a 1TB SSD instead of 512GB.

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

    Lives up to they hype and worth the wait.

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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.

    Absolutely amazing. Stunning picture and unparalleled gaming experience. Some of the games that have been enhanced for s/x are mesmerizing. Diskless gaming is a plus, and reduces clutter and change for games to be damaged or misplaced.

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

      The enhanced gameplay of your favorite titles is a real treat! We're thrilled you are enjoying them, and that you are overall impressed with your new Xbox Series S Console, and the disc-free gaming experience it offers. Including everything from optimized computing power, to next-generation graphics capabilities, your new setup has it all. Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts with the community! We're glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beast with value

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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 a little beast, I have a series X, and got this for my secondary room, it could easily be some ones main console. This guy does all the next generation tricks and perks, for the value with game pass its unbeatable

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

      Whether functioning as your main hub, or a secondary system for your household, your new Xbox Series S Console comes packed with all of the power and features you've come to expect from a next-generation gaming machine. We're happy you've found it to suit your needs as a modern gamer! Thank you for sharing your story with us, we appreciate it. We're excited to be a host for your experience!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what he wanted.

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

    My kid absolutely loved it. We had to learn how to download stuff, but the product itself was a great gift.

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

    Great Console!

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

    I have both the PS5 and Xbox but the Series S has a few more features that I believe put it on par with the PS5 depending on what you value more.

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

    Nice system

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

    System loads up fast can go back and forth between games in an instance.. Got it for me son he clearly notices the visual and gameplay difference.. Should come with 2 controllers and more storage for all the money you spend on the system..

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the Xbox Series S. We are glad your son is enjoying the fast load times and graphics. Have a great day!

      Best,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Get the "S" if you are on a budget

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

    The console is a great way to step into the next gen scene with upscaled resolution. Yes "upscaled" because it isn't as crisp and clear as the series "X" but you can't tell unless you hold up a magnifying glass against the pixel screen. CONS: 1) The console heats up laying down and standing, 2) The console randomly freezes or shuts off possibly due to heat 3) Not enough storage space for games 4) Doesn't support good quality stream apps 5) Attaching a camera to the console causes stutter 6) cameras appear low quality and lag quite severely PROS: 1) games are being upgraded to "X"S" 2) games are upscaled 3) you get to enjoy xbox pass which has better games than sony 4) xbox has the best controller on the market

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi Henry,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback about your new Xbox Series S. We're glad that you're enjoying it for the most part. For some of the cons you've mentioned, such as overheating and random freezes, our team at Xbox Support may be able to help. We recommend troubleshooting these problems with them here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/browse

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best Xbox system I ever had would definitely recommend to everyone

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

    Xbox series S

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

    My son got this for Christmas and he loved everything about it. Thank you bestbuy for always supplying our needs!!

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

    Great value

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

    Amazing value. Using the fsp boost to get 60 fps with my current tv. Load times are amazing even on a standard external drive. I wish the external SSD was more affordable but this works for now. Game pass is an excellent value.

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

    Xbox series S

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

    Love it ! Best investment pound for pound new system looks great running 120 frames at 1440 . unless you got a few thousand dollar tv with hdmi 2.1 to reach 60 frames at 4k on the X . This series S is the answer looks amazing and so small !

    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 on the Xbox Series S. We are so happy that you enjoy it and its compact design.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox 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 Love's this Console! I Love it cause i can set screen time and parental controlled. The fact that i can control everything from my Phone is Awesome. Love It!!

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

    Amazing Gaming Experience

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

    Great gaming experience. Only con is the storage on this Xbox. Only 2 games can be played at a time.

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

    Love it

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

    Love this console. So annoyed with not being able to get a “next gen” console without overpaying, I tried the Series S. So far, I love it, buying the Game Pass is a must. My only complaint would be the lack of storage.

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

    Best xbox series so far

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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 for my nephew and he is happy with this xbox we were waiting for ps5 but ended up buying this one and my nephew is happy with this console performance

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

    Little to no change from the Xbox One

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

    Tinier than the Xbox One which is nice.. Super quiet and super fast. If I were upgrading from the Xbox One the only difference would be the noise the console makes to be honest.. Unless you're buying the Series X then just save your money.

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

    xbox

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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.

    all time fav console. great value plus it’s next gen

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

    Great

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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 advise, great quality of work and work so well

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

    Good next gen

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

    Great next generation device at a small price. My only gripe about it is that the drive is small, if you want you have to spend like 220 for a ssd, yeah you can buy a hdd but let’s be honest at some point those will be obsolete.

    I would recommend this to a friend