Customer Ratings & Reviews

bought for my nieces and nephews. they can't handle discs bc they're kids and will definitely damage or lose them. this fixes that. Microsoft.....why do you make people log in to like 5 different accounts and take like 2 hours just to start up an xbox. what??? I had to download like 3 apps and make multiple accounts and then LOG INTO THEM etc etc took 2-3 hrs to get the Xbox just to let us in. ruined it for. I'll never have an Xbox. but the kids seem to like it.

I have both the series S and Series X so i do know the differences between the 2. The Series S unbelievable at $300 and was even more of a steal at $250 during the holidays. It would cost $700 to build a PC that would perform equivalently to the Series S. Wether you want a next gen experience on a budget or looking for a second Xbox, the series S is a great putchase.

I purchased this for my 8-year-old who is suffering from a post Covid Roblox addiction. Unfortunately it's collecting dust. No problems with the console it works fine. The 3 negatives I would say for the unit: 1. seems to require about $15 a month to run it for the game pass, 2. Storage is ok at best considering how long it takes to download a game. 3. I have an 8 bit Nintendo mentally and I personally like to own my own media. Would like an optional drive.

Works great....the only issue is that it runs out of storage quick :(

Best Xbox made this far. I love the speed of system and it doesn't get real hot after being on for hours.

I like how its very affordable while being next gen. Very worth it id say.

Not much different than our Series One S. Still has the occasional freeze, and Microsoft makes it more difficult than necessary to share games within the family, but the new generation games work with no issues, which is why we had to replace our older version. I added the expansion drive to make sure we didnt run out of space, but I have not had to use it yet.

As noted by those at Digital Foundry, it has an absolutely irresistible design aesthetic and it is even smaller than you would expect. It is quiet, versatile (lay flat or stand on its side with no additional standing plate or stand), and while it may not be the most powerful console on the market, it is the most competitively priced and outperforms the current gen systems in key ways. Since it has an SSD (unfortunately only 512GB which basically necessitates the expansion card), it boots up, installs, and loads games significantly faster than previous gen consoles. These loading improvements are also seen in loading sequences in games (respawns, fast travels, etc). The user interface is also significantly faster and feels much more enjoyable to navigate. The other key difference between this machine and the previous gen consoles is that it has Quick Resume. This allows you to save the state of multiple games at once and switch between them with only a few seconds of waiting for the splash screen. Gone are the days of having to wait minutes at a time for a new game to load every time you decide to switch to playing something else. The save states even stay after a reboot or system update! The only ways they are cleared are if the console is fully shutdown or the saved game has an update. This machine has incredible potential as its chipset has a full RDNA2 feature set. Unfortunately, it will be some time before devs are able to fully tap into those features so how games look or play on this machine can be less than ideal. Any backwards compatible title you launch will be the original Xbox One version of the game instead of the Xbox One X version. The biggest downside of this is that a lot of Xbox One X versions had additional features or modes (performance or quality) and allowed the user to determine which options they preferred. None of the original Xbox One versions had these options so a lot of old titles are stuck at poor resolutions and frame rate locks. This is a purpose built machine designed to play digital titles at 60fps up to 1440p resolutions (Usually 1080p 60fps or 1440p 30fps). It is also capable of playing supporting titles at 120Hz but this requires the correct monitor or TV set. Overall, this machine is for a more casual player or someone that doesn’t have a 4K TV or monitor. It’s responsive, nice to look at, and will play any titles you own, or plan to buy, better than previous gen consoles.

Works Great!!! It’s compact and easy to move from one TV to another.

I've had consoles and PCs for many years but as of recent I had been a PC gamer primarily and found myself growing tired of the trouble shooting, launchers and other overall minor complaints of PC gaming. And found myself looking for a more pick up and play option the xbox series S has filled that role prefectly. An impressive little piece of hardware that runs almost any current gen game I can think of like a dream (while only costing as much as an above average graphics card that you may or may not be able to find in stock.) In conjunction with the surprisingly good value the game pass service provides I have been absolutely pleased with every aspect of the console. The controller being battery charged instead of using an internal rechargeable seems an odd choice but this can easily be remedied with a set of rechargeable double AAs. That is honestly my biggest and only complaint with the console. The unit is almost if not absolutely silent which was a nice change from the air port terminal that was the ps4 I owned a few years ago. I highly suggest if you are looking for a current generation console make this the one you get unless you particularly want the benefits that come from the stronger series X or a PS5 this is absolutely the console for you. It honestly reminds me of owning a PS2 back when they first came out and those vibes are hard to replicate. I'm having fun just playing games on my couch, dropping my jaw at pretty graphics and making friends and catching up with my brother online. So thanks Microsoft you really did good with this one!

Flawless would change it for the world. Game Pass it the best

Great little console! Games look great on it and nice sleek design

For the price, it’s a nice console. I like the simplicity of downloading games, no loading discs.

This console is by far the best at having a budget and wanting to have the experience of a next gen console. I am very satisfied by how well this Xbox displays graphics and how smooth it runs games, both the enhanced versions for Xbox series x/s, as well as the regular. The best part about it is the quality of the product compared to its final price.

Love it. Easy setup. And very good on games. Never step on a games

Small and powerful, this might be the best piund for price console in history.

The X-Box Series S is a slick, fast little machine that is a great entry point for next-gen gaming. If you pair it with Microsoft Game Pass you won't even need to buy any games to get started - or - EVER really. It's not for everybody and hardcore gamers will want to wait for either an Xbox Series X or a PS5. WHO THIS IS FOR - * People who want to get in on next gen gaming without breaking the bank. * PS5 owners who want to play Microsoft exclusives or have access to Microsoft game pass. It's a perfect "game pass machine." * People who don't own or don't really care to own, a 4k UHD TV. * People who don't put a priority on having top of the line performance - i.e. non-competitive gamers, kids, etc. * People who don't need physical media for games / entertainment. WHO THIS IS NOT FOR - * Hard core gamers who want to take advantage of all the bells and whistles that the most powerful next-gen consoles have to offer (i.e. Series X & PS5) * People who want to game in full 4k @ 120 hz / 120 fps. The Series S maxes out at 1440p. * People with a large library of Xbox / 360 / Xbox One physical games and / or DVDs. The Series S is digital only. The jury is still out on how future proof the Series S will be once developers start really taking advantage of the Series X's horsepower. But for now, and honestly - I upgraded to a Series X - the differences are negligible.

I really love the compact size and the performance is decent.

Works great! Loads up very quick. Just as described

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