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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13187 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift!

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

    Amazing! Would buy again! 10/10 recommend getting a storage drive to help add more space for games!

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

    Very Happy

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

    Bought as a gift for my little brother and he loved it! Had an xbox one before and it was time to upgrade him

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 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.

    I will give a few quick cons then a pro. Cons: 1. Storage space. Period. Large next gen games, expect to only have 3 or 4 games installed at a time. The usable amount is not the 500gb. It was more around 400 I believe. The games are so large on next gen consoles and can easily fill up. 2. The system is good and next gen, however it is not a huge leap over the Xbox One X (In my opinion). At the price you are paying, the extra $200 for the Series X is literally a huge difference maker and I believe you would be better off trying to obtain one over this. I think it should be cheaper because the gap between the consoles is very significant. Pro: Ray tracing. This is what the Xbox One X did not have and will be the most noticable thing from the jump to the Series S. It is beautiful, however runs better on the Series X. Again, my opinion. Overview: All in all, I wish I would have bought two Series X consoles over one each. The Series X has a 1Tb SSD and the useable space is up in the 800s gb. So there is more potential there. I would only buy this console if it were for a younger child who can't tell the difference in gaming and you wanted to get them on the next gen systems, but don't be surprised when they complain about harddrive space.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    9/10

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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, runs great, small and portable for when I want to travel. Wish it came with a case though!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    I love the Xbox I can do so many things on it and it lasts a long time

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

    Nice system 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.

    I love the new series s. excellent system just like my xbox one x in the living room. This on is in my bedroom on my desk with my gaming pc setup. Gamepass is awesome as well! I just upgraded my pc so i have a very nice entertainment set up.

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

    Awesome

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

    Got it for my kids for christmas they love it i dont knownhowni really feel about not being able to put a disk in but it worked out cause my kids destroy disk so it works for us.

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

    Xbox 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.

    The product has been fantastic so far, I have enjoyed it very much. Incredibly smooth gameplay and quick loading speeds have made this console a must have. The only downside I have came across is the storage, enough space for 2-3 large games. But given the low price and download speeds, it’s not much to complain about. Very happy with this purchase.

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

    Fun for beginners

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

    I’m new to the game, I was waiting for the PS5 but I got tired of bots buying them up and running up the price. All I wanted to play was gta so i bought this. No complaints yet!

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

    Fantastic console, would highly recommend

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

    Don't let people tell you otherwise, this is an amazing little piece of hardware. I already had a Xbox Series X and I wanted to add this one to my upstairs loft and it does not disappoint. Fast load times, 1440p resolution and 60fps are all possible with this console. I have my older games on an external drive so there is plenty of storage. For games that take advantage of the advanced features this console is capable of, I have installed on the internal storage. I already have the Segate 1TB expansion for my Series X and if there is a game I want to play upstairs, I simply plug it in to the Series S and away I go. The value to cost makes this console a must have!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I wanted to like

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

    I wanted to like the Xbox so bad. I grew up liking all the 360 games and what Microsoft had to offer to the console. As years have gone on I’ve noticed a bit of stagnant behavior with the console overall. The overall look and layout is always similar with minor tweaks here and there. Getting to the specs part, the Xbox does very well for itself. Often outperforming certain aspects from my ps5. The downside is, Xbox doesn’t have many enjoyable games in my opinion. I have games I enjoy here and there but it never gets better than that. I find myself playing more games on the ps5 or pc. If you need something durable that can propose needs like entertainment and the occasional gaming, the Xbox is definitely the way to go. The console got me to where I needed but I’m more fond of ps5 for now

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

    Xbox series s review

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

    Really power full console for what it is. I think the price is fair and you’ll be happy with your purchase

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

    Compact and worth the price

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

    This is fantastic for our small living space. Our son can now play with his siblings that live far away and we aren’t finding space for a hundred games. Definitely recommend

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

    Great value for casual gaming!

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

    I used to gave a Series X before I upgraded to a PC for my personal gaming. As my kids have grown my wife and I decided to get the Series S to change up “TV time”. I’m shcked at the graphic quality, load times, and network speeds for being almost 1/2 the cost of the Series X. Perfect console for those gaming on the sofa in the living room and/or for kids! High recommend. 5 Stars from me.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    This game console is a great value deal. It works great and meet all my needs.

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

    Excellent system

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

    Excellent system & easy buying option. My son loves it!

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

    If you just need a few games this is perfect

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

    I love this thing. I didnt want to buy the series x because im mostly a pc player and the price. the series s is perfect to play “sports” games and the price is unbeatable

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

    Dependable like a Chevy

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hello to anyone reading this! I’ve always been a huge Xbox fan for countless years, and was skeptical when it came to the Xbox Series S. It surpassed my expectations, and I actually love this little thing! It’s strong, and extremely portable! Highly recommend for someone looking for a cheaper console, but hanging with the new, powerful consoles.

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

    Great system but not enough storage

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

    Got this as a very special Christmas gift from our nephews. Somehow they found out a Best Buy near them had series S systems a few days after Christmas, they didn’t keep it for themselves but gave it to me because they knew the new Xbox was something I wanted. Going for a Xbox one S is easy, we kept most of our games on portable hard drive so swapped it over. It feels a little underwhelming at first because the interface looks just like the Xbox one but man is it faster. All the old app work great, seem to load quicker and in some cases look better. Biggest gripe is the internal storage is too small, I know it’s cutting edge and expensive but it’s easy to fill up. For example COD War Zone and black ops filled the disk, when the update came the both could no longer fit. Do we bought the 1tb internal storage upgrade which is brilliant but expensive. Really cool how it installs and is ready to go. BTW COD Black ops multiplay plays much faster than the Xbox one edition, guess that’s to be expected since this Cold War was made for Series S &X not playing the old systems software. Really happy with it but still would like a series X. Still this does 90% of all we need it to.

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

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feedback about your new Xbox Series S. Your input helps our team as they develop the next generation of Xbox devices.

      Did you know that games that haven't been optimized for Xbox Series X/S can be played directly from an external hard drive? If you're running out of space on the internal SSD, it's a good way to continue playing your old favorites.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My College Graduate

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

    This was a gift for my son. He has been going through it the last couple of years. I am so proud of him getting his BA Degree and helping support his girlfriend get her Master Degree. He had been playing in the original Xbox that I bought him in college and to help take some of the daily stress off of him I surprised him with this new Xbox system. He loves it. He said his experience of picking it up and how quickly the games load has given baby boy a chance to relax and enjoy his new Xbox.

    I would recommend this to a friend