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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13187 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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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

    Day one

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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.

    Preorder on first batch it was ready for me from before the store opened.all accessories and games latest out near it to shop.bought a second official controller for 40$.money we’ll spend console super quiet and load times are super fast.great buy

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

    Great current generation console.

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

    Honestly a great current generation console. I definitely recommend game pass ultimate. Only complaint is storage capacity/ the proprietary sea gate expansion card. However, it’s easy enough to buy an external drive and transfer games you’re currently playing back and forth.

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

    Happy happy

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

    Couldn't be happier, best buy is where I made the best buy.

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

    Great for the price

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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.

    It was great for the price but I got a PC instead, still recommend it if your looking for a console

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series s review

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

    Super fast system. Definitely worth the money. Thank you Bestbuy!

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

    Pleasantly Surprised!

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

    Got this for my SO's birthday, and I have to say that it is a great buy. If you think you might need extra memory at any point, just buy an SSD (I purchased a 1TB and it all works together like a charm). Unless you 100% HAVE to HAVE the X, get this console...so worth it. Graphics are amazing, quick loading times, just a good unit overall.

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

      What a great gift idea! Whether it be its enhanced graphic capabilities, near-instant load times, optimized computing power, or simply the package as a whole, we're thrilled you've found your new Xbox Series S Console to suit your needs as a modern gamer. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience 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

    Christmas gift

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

    Grandson absolutely loves this. And it’s so nice not to have to buy game cds any longer.

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

    Long set up but great game!

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

    So far so good. My 8 year old loves this system! Although setting up the system is kinda over tech savvy for a mom who doesn’t game. You need to set up accounts for the kid and accounts for you to monitor your child which is great but it’s also kinda a lot. Back in the day you pop in a game and just play, miss the old days. But once you get pass the whole set up it is a cool system.

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

    Awesome

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

    This Xbox has been amazing. Tons of family games to make family night even better.

    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.

    I’ve never owned a non-Nintendo console, and it’s been at least 10 years since I’ve had a console at all. I’m obsessed! Worth the money, especially for me since I don’t play a huge variety of games. Simple set-up, doesn’t take a whole lot of space, and it’s nice and clean too.

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

    Best Next Gen Console

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

    Pretty good, compact and silent. I was mostly digital on my playstation 4 pro. Best next gen console, and I say that because it’s accessible unlike the ps5 and xbox series x. It opens your gaming world up to next gen and the best load times i have seen. Can’t complain, and it’s a budget console. I highly recommend this project

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    Great system really small takes up little room my kids love playing

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

      We're delighted to hear your new Xbox Series S Console has been a beneficial addition to your family's gaming setup! Whether it be the optimized computing power, enhanced graphics capabilities, or even the added Quick Resume functionality, we're happy to know you are pleased with your new console. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your story with us! We appreciate your feedback, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but Powerful

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

    Great and portable! I love the style of this unit. The only down side to this is the CD Slot but everything is digital now so not a big deal.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My boyfriend loves it wish it had more space on it but over all no complaints

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

    Great buy

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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.

    Has been a great product. Have owned for about 4 years now and am not disappointed!

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

    Xbox love

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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 is a great Xbox there’s really no need to get an Xbox X because the X version only has a little bit of better graphics on it… you could barely even tell. But I love it and it works great for me!

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

    This system has turned me on to 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.

    This system has turned me on to Xbox. As a casual gamer, I can no longer see myself playing with out Quick Resume. Being able to jump in and out of 3 games at a time and loading in under 3 seconds.

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

    Greats System should have gotten the 1TB version

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

    Bought it for my son. He loves it great fun only issue he has had is with the space. We ended up also getting him an expansion hard drive because he could only have 3-4 games with the 512.

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

    A moderate upgrade, and a mini space heater!

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

    This item is well worth the price for the upgraded processing and graphics. I appreciate the “digital only” aspect, as my primary gaming is done on PC. As a box to play exclusives and sports games, it’s a moderate upgrade over the xbox one S, with sognificantly better graphics. The only reason not to give it 5 stars is because it’s a mini space heater, and it occaisionally makes some odd hardware sounds typical of the first iteration of next-gen hardware.

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

    Good console

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

    I love this console so far. AC Valhalla and COD have ran incredibly so far

    I would recommend this to a friend