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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 4.7 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

    Small but Mighty

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

    Small yet powerful. Great for casual gamers and streamers

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

    XboxS gets a little hot.

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

    Love my new Xbox S. Husband thought he was getting an upgrade, he has One, but I ended up using this. Only thing is it gets hot, I had to purchase a cooling fan to place underneath.

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

    Criminally underrated!

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

    Underrated, unless you have a 4K tv, this is the Xbox to get. The graphical improvement of the series x is only worth it if you have a high end 4K tv like an oled. If not, grab this and enjoy! You won’t be missing out on anything!

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

    Great!!

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

    Works well, nice gameplay, and good game selection :)

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

    The available gaming machine

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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.

    1080p beast? Check. 1440p beast? Check. 4k beast? It’s manageable on the right display. So check. Available? You’re absolutely right. Unlike the PS5 and Series X, this is available.

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

      Hey there,

      We're excited you've found your new Xbox Series S Console to check all of your boxes! There's a ton of power packed into your new system, and we're thrilled you are enjoying your time with it. Thank you for sharing 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

    Xbox series s

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

    I am really loving the console and its good for the price. I already bought games digitally so this is a good console for someone on a budget.

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

    Great Budget Next Gen Console

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

    Great low cost next gen console. If you are playing from a 1080p TV this is the unit for you. Games still look great and half the price of a PS5 or Xbox One and much more availability. Also great to use for emulators and older games.

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

    I would buy this again

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

    What are the best products ever bought? This product last me a long time

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

    xbox s

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

    works great.my grandson is very happy.i intend tobuy another

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Needs a bigger SSD or better external options

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

    I really like the size of this console and how fast everything loads. If not for the SSD that is WAY too small and the inability to use true 4k @ 120hz I would give it 5 stars. Since you cannot (currently) use an external SSD that isn't the $220 proprietary accessory Microsoft has to install new games on, the 512 SSD is extremely limiting. I was able to install 4 AAA games and had 3% left in space. In the short time I've had the console, its already become a problem for me. I recommend the series x for the extra space, but even 1TB seems too small for the amount of games that are 100gb or more.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We're sorry that Xbox Series S hasn't met expectations. Another alternative for adding more storage is to get a standard external hard drive. While games optimized for Xbox Series X/S may not be played from an external hard drive, older games that are not enhanced can be. For more information on which games are optimized for Xbox Series X/S, please go here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/optimized

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • 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.

    My son says he like the game. I did curbside pick for this product. I did not have to wait long for my item to be brought to me. There was a delay however on when to item was ready for pick I had to wait a few extra days, but that was understandable.

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

    The Best Xbox!

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

    It was delivered fast and set up took no time! Came with one controller and cords needed to power it up.

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

    Powerful system

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

    The Xbox is definitely one powerful system that I enjoy and love so much. Not having to worry about buying a a CD and just being able to download the game is so great. Also buying it from Best buy made this whole process this whole experience very easy.

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

    No regrets

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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 device performs very well. I would definitely recommend to anyone.

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

    Great value for the price point.

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

    I already had an Xbox Series X for my family room but bought this unit to use in my bedroom. I’m surprised how much of a punch it provides despite the lower entry price and lower specs. I have a 65” TCL TV in the bedroom which isn’t the best HD TV but games look and run great on it. Only issue is the limited storage space but I bought an external SSD for it which works great. Great value for the price.

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

    Very good

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

    Originally wanted to buy the Xbox series x but wasn’t gonna pay the exaggerated prices from scammers but was able to secure this one from Best Buy and it’s well worth it and will keep my son happy till the Xbox series x becomes available at bestbuy

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

      Thanks for sharing. We are glad your son is enjoying the Xbox Series S and you are satisfied with your purchase. Have a great day!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    For the price, you can't beat the Series S

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

    C'mon! Its an Xbox .. my son loves this! His mind was blown because he was sharing mine but he now has his own! The setup was easy but most important, all his saved games and skins transferred over ,, that was key!

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

    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.

    all time fav console. great value plus it’s next gen

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

    Excellent choice of consoles

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

    One of the best consoles available, if you don’t have one you should buy one. One of the smallest consoles I’ve owned, but also one of the most powerful. If you like a big punch packed into a tiny box, this item is for you.

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

    Perfect Gift

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

    Purchased as a gift for my brother to play MLB the show on, he loves it! Great way to stay active and involved in baseball even when its too cold to play outside and the season is over.

    I would recommend this to a friend