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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

    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 had a great experience getting the help I needed from sales associate hunter. He gave me all the information I needed to help with my purchase

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

    MS knocked it out of the park with this.

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For 300, this is a perfect console to jump into the next generation. It's amazing what MS did here by putting out a very capable piece of hardware for a price we haven't seen in the past couple generations. I bought this for my kids and a sub to gamepass. So far no complaints and it's only going to get better as MS puts out more games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey there,

      We're happy to be a welcomed addition to you and your family's home gaming setup! Your new Xbox Series S Console is primed and ready to tackle all of the exciting adventures that come along with next-generation gaming. We're thrilled you have been enjoying your time with it! Thank you for sharing your story with the community, we appreciate it. We're glad you are pleased with your purchase!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good console

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

    Great console runs smoothly and quickly. Only complaint is it being disc free, I would prefer not to have to use a second device to play disc games or watch movies.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great but not backward compatible like it should b

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

    It seems you are no longer able to use the kinect. I have tried 2 adapters so far. This forces you to use a phone to use for games like Just Dance. My sister-in-law has Down's Syndrome which makes this a very difficult thing for her to use. It asks every time you need to play to add a new controller (her phone) with the same pin. Why can't this be persistent?

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

    Xbox Series s

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

    Great system! My favorite feature is the “quick resume”, when I’m tired from gaming late night I shut down my Xbox with no worries because I get to continue where I left off with quick resume.

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

    Good bang for your buck, nice size and design.

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

    Solid value for $300, and I like the design better than the Series X. Really nice size. The Xbox game pass included is also a good value. I'd rather have this than the Series X if you're not concerned about 4K and having disc compatibility. Glad they made a next gen console that's relatively easy to be purchased. Also the controller is comfortable.

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

      We're excited to hear you appreciate the design and reliable functionality of your new Xbox Series S Console! Not only is your unit portable, its disc-free configuration means you won't have to deal with buying physical copies of games any longer. Whether it be its strong computing power, enhanced graphics, or even the comfortable controller it includes, we're thrilled you have found your new system to suit your needs. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the community! We appreciate your feedback.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Impressive to say the least.

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

    The series s is a extremely well-rounded system and very impressive. Coming from someone that has had all xbox’s and also an owner of the series a as well I can tell you this console packs a very heavy punch in a small unit. Would highly recommend for someone not wanting the extreme performance or wants a great next-gen console on a budget.

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

    Microsoft His Another Home Run

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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.

    A fantastic console for those who don't wish to be burdened with keeping track of disks and risking damaging them. With Game Pass Ultimate being the best value around, it's a no brainer. The Series X isn't available anywhere, so if you can find a Series S you HAVE TO buy it. Such a great value. Microsoft hit another home run.

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

    Next Gen Xbox :)

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s the next generation Xbox; use your galaxy brain to figure out what it does. The practical difference between this (model S) and the model X is 4K resolution. If you 1. don’t have a 4K capable monitor/tv &/or 2. prefer playing games with performance over visuals (ex. competitive titles) then this is fine. Don’t use disks, they’re a dying hardware.

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

    Gaming

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

    The Xbox was smooth to set up and amazing graphics

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

    Love it

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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.

    I love this system! For the price and quality its great! We use it every day!

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

    Excellent console for the price

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

    Great console for the value, especially if you grab Game Pass Ultimate. In my opinion, if you're a PC gamer, Game Pass Ultimate + Series S is a great combination without having to shell out the full price for the Series X. In no way do I think this is better than the Series X, but it's also $200 cheaper and a great entry-way into next-gen gaming.

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

    very good bang for buck

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this as upgrade to the xbox one x, and let me tell you it was not a mistake. i see a lot of people saying to stay with the one x, over this, but the load times and optimization make it wayyyy worth it. my advice is to sell the one x, if you have it, and upgrade to this.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us. We are happy to hear you are enjoying the upgrade to the Xbox Series S.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Console for the money!

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

    I’ve had this for over a year now and I’m still in love with it like the day I got it. For the price it’s incredibly powerful and the graphics look amazing and being able to play games in Dolby vision and Dolby atmos is a massive game winner. If You can get past the digital only aspect of it then it’s an amazing console.

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

    Upgrade from 360

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

    Updates from old XBox 360. So this was for me a more affordable option than the X. I don’t need the discs, the monthly Xbox premium is nice but I could do with the gold I believe. It’s just as the old Xbox just with better graphics and the occasional glitch-I’m pretty much only playing sports games.

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

    Great

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

    My son really loves it! Great christmas present we got the headset with it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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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 no “regerts” LOL jehdkdjebdodudbeieis

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

    Worth the wait? Hell Yeah!

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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.

    The item is perfect. Worth the wait and hype. My only complaint is the grip on the controller is like polka dots and feels like sandpaper. I'm looking into alternative grips for it. Other than that this thing and accompanying controller are so much fun and so fast. I def. recommend getting extra storage as I have 4 games and almost filled my space.

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

      We're thrilled it was worth the wait, and excited you were able to get your hands on one! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with us, we appreciate your insight. Whether it be the optimized computing power, enhanced graphics capabilities, or simply the whole package, we're happy to be a part of your next-generation gaming setup. We know storage space can sometimes be an issue, and we've created a helpful guide to assist in achieving the perfect configuration. Find all you need to create the perfect storage environment, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Saved $50

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

    Got the holiday bundle for $50 less than the original series S. Buy it while it’s still in stock

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

    Don't sleep on a 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.

    Great console, especially for the price point. Don't let the smaller storage bother you too much, just add an external hdd, 90% of the games run off the external drive. Only some of the Series X/S exclusives require the internal SSD. For instance, Halo MCC runs off the external drive. Also, amazing platform for emulation, if you're into that.

    I would recommend this to a friend