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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

    Highly recommend

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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.

    Excellent console. I use it as a secondary one in my room to play more casual games and more demanding games I play on my XSX. Games play great, I have no issues.

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

    Microsoft is the GOAT

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

    Xbox over PlayStation any day. Fast downloads when hooked up to Ethernet. Small storage however so I recommend an SSD as well

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

    Works good

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

    The Xbox series s is a good platform if your trying to play games like warzone and games like that

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

    Excellent Gaming System

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

    Great game would recommend to anyone and great customer service

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

    Never worry about scratched discs again

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

    No complaints at all…it’s what is advertised. It’s the cheaper and mych more available alternative to the Series X. If you don’t mind downloading your games rather than using discs, this suits you. It’s remarkably small as well, very transportable.

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

    Wow! Better than I expected!

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

    Whereas my title says better than expected, I want to preface my review with the fact that I'm exclusively a PC gamer. Keyboard and mouse is such a way of life that I struggle to get along with a controller. I got one anyway for my kids, it's been great! Ended up liking it enough, and the price is great, i bought a second one for our family room. Forza Horizon 5 looks really nice on this, and Warzone 2.0 plays quite good too! Not a huge loss of visual fidelity or anything.

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

    Lots of bang for your buck

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

    Love this system, especially for this price. Being able to load and boot faster, you can feel the difference. Also, ability to get those higher framerates (as long as your tv supports it) is really great. Combined with Xbox game pass, such a great deal for gamers.

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

    Best next gen value

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

    This little box is so amazing man if you’re on the fence about it just get it. You got so many game choices with game pass and fast speeds and doing 60fps or even 120 at a $300 value is amazing. Very smart on Microsoft for making this

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

    Great Console

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

    Great deal for an xbox. I use it as a secondary station, but if you're on a budget this works great as well.

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

    Good option

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

    Really affordable and powerful console I can play whatever game I want digitally. You might need extra storage but for the price is a good deal.

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

    MUST READ

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

    When Best Buy’s online site viewed “only 1 left!” I drove 2 and a half hours to receive a very fast and friendly in-out experience. Upon receiving this Xbox I literally creamed my pants. I had to to the restroom out of excitement. The Xbox is my dream come true. Thank you, Best Buy

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

    Perfect. Just in time for Christmas

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

    Bought this for my husband for Christmas. I really didn't think I was gonna be able to find one in time but I'm grateful that best buy put protocols in place to make it harder for bots to grab them all before anyone else had a chance. My husband loves it and has no complaints so far.

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

    Great System!

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

    Amazing graphics and realism. Great gaming system for the price. The restriction of not having a drive limits the ability to take advantage of sales on physical games, but other than that, nothing negative to say. I've been really enjoying Flight Simulator on this device, and it looks wonderful! One other negative is that I have never used X-Box before, so I'm having some trouble getting used to how to navigate. More instructions would be helpful.

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

    Winning in 4k

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

    Best deal on next gen console..open box for the win!

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

    Great gaming machine, fits anywhere

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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.

    Excellent machine for $299. It’s small and quiet. Switched from PS4 and it’s night and day from graphics and speed. The controller is much better and gamepass has a lot of great titles. I would recommend an external drive for extra storage until the expansion card comes down in price.

    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.

    My son loves it and it works perfectly. Added bonus that it does not take up very much room on his desk. We bought it to replace a defective PS5 and I think my son likes it even more than the PS5 because of how easy it is to use.

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

    Great power 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.

    Fits great on my son's desk. It's quiet but smooth. Great for 1080p or 1440p resolutions. Awesome deal for the technology you get with this machine. I would recommend getting the expansion card that is made for the new Xbox's, if you're planning on downloading a lot of games.

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

      Hey Chad,

      We're happy to be a part of your family's next-generation gaming experience! Thank you for taking some time to share your story with us, we appreciate your feedback. While storage space can sometimes be a headache, we've put together a helpful collection of guides and tutorials aimed at perfecting your configuration. Find all you need to maximize your storage capacity, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every single penny

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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 Series S is a game changer in everything equipped. Im purchasing a expansion card cause im gonna keep this for sure. The graphics and even the controllers feels great and powerful. Glad i got the drop today. Truly an amazing experience thus far. Better than PS5

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

    Great for the price!

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

    Very fast loading times and great features for the price. Only issue is the limited storage which can be remedied with an external hard drive. You won’t get the loading speed if you use games on the external drive, but just switch games between it and the ssd and you’ll be fine.

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

    Excellent Xbox

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

    First Xbox ever and it works great. Getting in and out of games is fast and the controller is excellent. The user interface is a bit tricky to navigate, especially compared to Nintendo and PlayStation. Overall it is solid for gaming and I would definitely recommend picking one up.

    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 and recommending the Xbox Series S. We are happy to hear that you are enjoying it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft