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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

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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

    Could be better

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

    Everything besides the storagw is hreat, wish it was actually 500gigs, you end up with 380 after system storage taxes you. You can have GTA and cod, and forza besides that its full.

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

    Exactly what I was looking for

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

    I really like this system. I love the size and sleek design. It is so much smaller than the PS5 and just as powerful. I don’t buy disc games anymore so it is perfect for me. It is also affordable and is easy to find. I definitely recommend the XBOX Series S to all games both hardcore and casual!

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

    Perfect for The Casual Gamer

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

    I was looking to upgrade from my Xbox One and decided to go with the Series S since I am only a “casual gamer.” I’m glad I did! The counsel performs very well and the games look amazing. The Series S was a great upgrade.

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

    Xbox Series S great option!.

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

    This a great option for last generation gaming if you can’t find any other in stock or they want to charge you over the original price. It’s a great gaming console, with a lot of games and simulators. Very happy with it!.

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

    Great value and portability.

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

    I bought this console for its small form factor and price tag. One thing reviewers have not touched on is the portability of the console. Fit snuggly in my backpack as I travelled for 40 hours+. With the absurd prices PC gaming costs, this is probably your best bet for cheap, 2k gaming.

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

      Hey there,

      That's a great point, and we're glad you mentioned it! The portability of your new Xbox Series S Console is truly unmatched in the industry. Combined with the price point, this makes for a solid deal for any gaming enthusiast. We appreciate you sharing your feedback with us. Don't forget to pair your new unit with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to fully unlock its potential! In doing so, you'll gain access to hundreds of the hottest game titles out there, all available to play instantly. Find all you need to know here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 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.

    Enjoying it and kids love playing on it and playing with there friends

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

    Microsoft Knocks it Out of the Park Again

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

    Microsoft knocked it out of the park with both the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S! I would recommend either of them, the graphics are amazing, the load times even more amazing, and they're both compact enough to not take up huge amounts of room, like their counterpart PS5...

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

      We're thrilled you think we knocked it out of the park! We're proud of the powerful gaming machines we've designed, and couldn't be happier to hear you are enjoying the next-generation capabilities of your new Xbox Series S Console. We're excited to receive your recommendation! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the community. 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

    Love it! Game on!

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

    We love it! At first we are hesitant and we kept waiting for the xbox series x availability but we never regretted getting the series s instead. We like the fact that we dont have any disc and we can simply switch to another game without putting any discs

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox 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.

    Good prices and easy pick up very friendly staff. Xbox works great and looks great not a huge system in the way fits perfect!

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

    If you can’t get a PlayStation 5....,,,

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

    Ok it’s not the ps5 but I already got that so I got the series s because I was not going to pay the same as a ps5 with less games, yes I am PlayStation guy but I did get a series s just so I could enable dev mode and run retro arch and run generations of consoles. For that reason alone 5 star

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

    Works great

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

    I just bought it and don't play but, from what I can see, it works great. I like that all the games are streamed and no more game boxes laying around. Bought it especially for the Flight Simulator and it works great. I was worried I'd need the X series to steam that game.

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

    Good console

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

    One thing that i liked I can play any game that i want

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Its all cool except for the storage as usual.

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

    I liked everything about this xbox the graphic was nice the frame rate was great. The way it plays my games are smooth and no lagging but the only problem that i had out of it was the storage. It takes 2 big games and the storage it already full like come on. My xbox one enhanced has at least 12 games in there and the majority of my games are big sized. With most of them being assassin creed or call of duty. If this xbox cant even handle 2 games without being full then i would reconsider but other than that it was great. P.S for all the i ppl who are gonna say why dont u just buy an external drive its much easier. Do you have the money to give me that if not oh well.

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

    Great buy

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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 plays all games in 4k resolution didn't really think I would like the digital version though, found that it wasn't bad only problem is it doesn't have enough storage. I have five games downloaded and the one I just bought wouldn't download unless I deleted one or two.

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

    Great machine for a great price

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

    Great product. Got it for my granddaughter and she loves it. I have the series x in the living room hooked up to the good tv. She has a small tv in her bedroom and this is perfect for her. She has already earned 21000 Microsoft Rewards points which is nearly $25. Couldn’t be happier

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

    Series S rules.

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

    This machine is better than people think. Yes it is the “budget console” but this thing is pretty strong and I can enjoy all the next gen and optimized games on it. Would definitely recommend getting the expansion ssd because the internal storage is small even for previous generation.

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

    Low Memory BUT Great for Everything Else

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

    This was a purchase for my son and he absolutely loves it. He plays a ton of Fortnite and I love watching him play on the 4k tv. Graphics are really nice. I can buy the hard drive for more storage, but games download quickly and he's not complaining. Overall great product.

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

    Perfect console!

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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.

    Cheaper than the Xbox one X but nearly just as good. This this such a good console if you are looking to play next gen games but don’t want to break the bank.

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

    Neat little system

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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.

    Depends on what you are going to use it for. I was very surprised at how compact the unit is. Like a third the size of the series x. I’m not a fan of disc free gaming honestly, but it could be a great unit for someone buying game pass or that wants to save space. Honestly, if you have the choice, she’ll out the extra cash for the series x, in my opinion it’s worth it. If money is tight, try an xbox one s as I feel that be a better option that this as the graphics in the one s can get close to 4K.

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

    A must have for PS5 owners as second console

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

    I’m a PS user and this is my first Xbox I own. I’m really impressed with the performance for the price. I really enjoyed the game pass library. If you’re PS owner I think this worth buying to have access for exclusives like Halo and gears for wars as well as multi platform games in game pass.

    I would recommend this to a friend