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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

    Perfect product

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

    My son is enjoying with Xbox and this is worth to buy.

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

    Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    While this console has no disk drive, you can download and Xbox game from the Xbox store. Load Times are much faster than the Xbox one. Can connect usb external hdd and transfer games to internal storage to play.

    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.

    Love it! Used to play on PlayStation for awhile but switched to Xbox and I love it so far!

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

    Great lil console.

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

    Love this thing. Already have a PS5 but wanted Starfield. Might just drop PS plus and stick with Gamepass. Would recommend.

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

    A beast for $300!

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

    If your not gaming at 4K 120hz then there is no reason to get the X for 200 more dollars. This tiny Xbox got some power and it’s super quite too. This is the one for $300 guys. Only thing I wish is it had a 1TB SSD instead of 512GB.

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

    Beast with value

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

    This is a little beast, I have a series X, and got this for my secondary room, it could easily be some ones main console. This guy does all the next generation tricks and perks, for the value with game pass its unbeatable

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

      Whether functioning as your main hub, or a secondary system for your household, your new Xbox Series S Console comes packed with all of the power and features you've come to expect from a next-generation gaming machine. We're happy you've found it to suit your needs as a modern gamer! Thank you for sharing your story with us, we appreciate it. We're excited to be a host for your experience!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lives up to they hype and worth the wait.

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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.

    Absolutely amazing. Stunning picture and unparalleled gaming experience. Some of the games that have been enhanced for s/x are mesmerizing. Diskless gaming is a plus, and reduces clutter and change for games to be damaged or misplaced.

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

      The enhanced gameplay of your favorite titles is a real treat! We're thrilled you are enjoying them, and that you are overall impressed with your new Xbox Series S Console, and the disc-free gaming experience it offers. Including everything from optimized computing power, to next-generation graphics capabilities, your new setup has it all. Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts with the community! We're glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Buy family

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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.

    Thank you it’s great work perfect I can take it anywhere is small

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

    Surprisingly satisfied!

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

    I wanted the series x but could not find it at best buy they were sold out. This unit actually fits better in my entertainment center and is super fast! Love the fps in my new monitor!

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

    Great product

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

    Never had problems but might want to get the tb version or you’ll have to get and external or overpriced internal hard drive

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

    Good entry for xbox

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

    Good value for a gaming console. No issues with the series s responses well with little to no lag

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

    Awesome system

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

    Only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is because it is digital only

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

    Get the "S" if you are on a budget

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

    The console is a great way to step into the next gen scene with upscaled resolution. Yes "upscaled" because it isn't as crisp and clear as the series "X" but you can't tell unless you hold up a magnifying glass against the pixel screen. CONS: 1) The console heats up laying down and standing, 2) The console randomly freezes or shuts off possibly due to heat 3) Not enough storage space for games 4) Doesn't support good quality stream apps 5) Attaching a camera to the console causes stutter 6) cameras appear low quality and lag quite severely PROS: 1) games are being upgraded to "X"S" 2) games are upscaled 3) you get to enjoy xbox pass which has better games than sony 4) xbox has the best controller on the market

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback about your new Xbox Series S. We're glad that you're enjoying it for the most part. For some of the cons you've mentioned, such as overheating and random freezes, our team at Xbox Support may be able to help. We recommend troubleshooting these problems with them here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/browse

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console

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

    Great console for the price recommended for casual gaming

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

    Nice system

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

    System loads up fast can go back and forth between games in an instance.. Got it for me son he clearly notices the visual and gameplay difference.. Should come with 2 controllers and more storage for all the money you spend on the system..

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

      Thanks for sharing your experience with the Xbox Series S. We are glad your son is enjoying the fast load times and graphics. Have a great day!

      Best,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • 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.

    Love this console. So annoyed with not being able to get a “next gen” console without overpaying, I tried the Series S. So far, I love it, buying the Game Pass is a must. My only complaint would be the lack of storage.

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

    Great value

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

    Amazing value. Using the fsp boost to get 60 fps with my current tv. Load times are amazing even on a standard external drive. I wish the external SSD was more affordable but this works for now. Game pass is an excellent value.

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

    Xbox series S

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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.

    Amazing service And amazing condition the product was in

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Overall performance, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    It worked perfectly i love it

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

    It worked and the speed is insane! Started up really nice and it was in great condition!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Love it ! Best investment pound for pound new system looks great running 120 frames at 1440 . unless you got a few thousand dollar tv with hdmi 2.1 to reach 60 frames at 4k on the X . This series S is the answer looks amazing and so small !

    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 on the Xbox Series S. We are so happy that you enjoy it and its compact design.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft