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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 10881 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Xbox Series S for its affordability, compact size, and impressive performance, especially considering its price point. Many appreciate the ease of use and fast load times, along with the benefits of Xbox Game Pass. However, some users point out limitations in storage capacity and the lack of a disc drive as significant drawbacks. The console's resolution capabilities also receive mixed feedback.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love my new Series S!!!!

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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’m an absolute Xbox fan and I have been for a very, very long time now. With that said I absolutely am in love with Xbox Series S! This is a really decent console, especially if you’re someone who just enjoys playing casually and not a huge gamer! This is the way to go!!!!!

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

      We appreciate the kind words, and couldn't be happier to have you on Team Xbox. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your story with the community! We're thrilled you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console, and the truly next-generation gaming experience it hosts. Whether you're a professional gamer, or simply someone who like to play every now and then, we've built your new system to fit the every user's needs. We're happy you are enjoying your time with it, and that you've found it to be a beneficial addition to your setup.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    Incredible loading times and entry level storage capacity, the controller feels good, ad both are very portable and easy to store as the power cable doesn't have the large adapter as older gen consoles.

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

    Big machine in a small package

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

    I am in love. The size is a lot smaller than you think possible, the faster storage is a real game changer it brings to life older games if nothing else just to see how quickly they boot up. The only drawback is the size of the storage but for the price I have no complaints.

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

    Xbox s

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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 system, I wish Best Buy’s return policy was better, ended up getting water damage and I have missed it ever since. They were not interested in letting me return it even with a warranty!!

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

    Great console.

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

    Coming from the original xbox one this was the only next gen console I was able to pre order and I'm not disappointed. It looks great loads games very fast and runs very quietly can't even hear it to be honest. Very satisfied with it and don't plan on getting an X for a while if at all.

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

    Great shopping experience

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

    In Stock, crazy fast shipping, it is a Christmas present so it has not been opened or used yet so i can only comment on the shopping experience. I had not realized Best Buy was so easy to shop on with fast shipping. I will shop online with them again.

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

    Amazing value. Perfect for a niche audience

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

    If all you're looking for is a gaming machine that comes ready to install hundreds of quality games via gamepass, and aren't overly concerned with 4k resolution the Series S is unbeatable in it's value. My only real criticism is the lack of storage space for an only digital device.

    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 happy that you are enjoying it and its awesome features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little system.

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

    My favorite form factor so far in a console! Really hope they go this route when they revamp the Series X in a few years. It also runs completely silent, only radiating heat from the back vent. I bought the $219 1TB memory card expansion to go along with it, but it’s also nice to have the option to hook up a normal usb hard drive to store old games as well. In summary, I love the size and performance so far and I hope they make the Series X this small when they revamp it!

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

      It's great to get your perspective on your new Xbox Series S. We're thrilled that you're enjoying its overall power in such a compact package. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good Console

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

    I love it, its perfect for my son he still gets all the next gen graphic and you can cross play with ps5 on certain games. The only downfall is the storage but you can install more on it which is clutch because you can download alot of free games from the past with ultimate pass

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

      We are so happy to hear that your son is loving the Xbox Series S and its awesome graphics. Thank you for sharing this with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value Xbox

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

    Why wait for the Xbox Series X when you can find this one! It will play all the same games, it will look the same since you probably need glasses and sit more than 10 feet away from that 4k screen. And guess what some games are still in 4k! Save money, buy this.

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

    Power and portability for a great price!

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

    Even without a disc drive, this is such a bargain for next-gen gaming, and it's easily small enough to fit in a backpack to bring with you. In fact, that was my primary reason for getting the Series S. The 1TB expansion card is a hard pill to swallow costing more than half of the cost of the Series S by itself but I think over time it'll be necessary to avoid having to constantly manage game installations on the internal drive.

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

    A gift that can bring happiness to a child at Xmas

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

    I brought it for my grandson for Xmas because he wanted one last Xmas and they sold out and couldn’t find one anywhere l got one for my granddaughter for Xmas last year so glad I’m able to get one for my grandson this year I’m happy and he will be to

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

    Mighty Machine

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Although this gets mixed reviews I would say it’s still a great powerful yet small device. Would definitely recommend for parents to get for their kids

    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.

    Xbox series S is affordable and great for 120 1440p gaming

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

    Xbox S series x 2!

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

    I bought 2 if these for my twin boys. They love them! Much more compact and easier transporting when we travel.

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

    My teen can’t put it down

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

    My mom-in-law purchased this as a gift for our Princess’ 15th birthday. She says it’s fast and easy to use and doesn’t wish to share it with her much younger siblings; yet. A 2nd console is still up for debate.

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

    Small and powerful

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

    My favorite thing about this Xbox is how small it is! I wasn’t really into specs of the series x, plus I don’t have a tv or monitor that could take advantage of them, so I decided to go with the series S. My only complain is the storage size.

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

    A nice welcome to Xbox

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

    I have never had an Xbox before, I just happened to always get other consoles but this is a nice way to get introduced to the Xbox ecosystem and GamePass. Enough power of you wanna play games like Halo, Gears of War, EA games, or others included in GamePass.

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

      We're excited to have you on Team Xbox! And, couldn't be happier you have been enjoying the experience hosted by your new Xbox Series S Console. The combination of your new system and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is a match made in gamer heaven. We're thrilled you love it! Thank you for sharing your feedback with the community. We appreciate it, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system

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

    First xbox ive ever owned. Ive always thought of myself ss a Playstation kind of guy. But now i love this system. Specially the ultimate game pass. Cant go wrong with that. Storage space is kind of small 512gb i think. But get a hard drive n your good to go

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

      We're happy to have you on Team Xbox! And, couldn't be more excited to hear you've been enjoying the elevated gaming sessions hosted by your new Xbox Series S Console. It's truly a remarkable experience! We're thrilled you've found it to suit your needs as a modern gamer. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your story with the community! We appreciate your feedback.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best gift ever

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

    Got this for my dad’s birthday he loves it and plays on it all the time!! Xbox you ROCK!

    I would recommend this to a friend