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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 S

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

    Don’t know anything about xbox. All I know is that my husband love it and he’s crazy about the games that was included in the gamepass I got him along with it.

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

    Fun video game machine

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

    This system is really cool. I bought it because the series x has been unattainable as of late and, i did not want to wait to see the newest graphics of the newest games. I wish there were more titles available for this exclusively. The hard drive space is a little to small forcing you to buy external hard drives. But all in all it is a good purchase.

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

    Great Little Console

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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. Small, portable and best of all High performance. Don't expect XSX or PS5 kid of performance but very close. The only one thing I didn't like was the low capacity of the HDD..

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

    Xbox series S

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

    Glad I went ahead and made this purchase. Really easy to install and understand and the games load super fast. I’m happy to finally buy one and start playing online again.

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

    Next Gen on a Budget

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

    If you’re unable to obtain a ps5 or an Xbox series x due to the high demand, coming from an Xbox one and a PS4 pro, you truly get a next gen experience out of this compact but truly powerful console!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing

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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 xbox its small and runs amazing! Definitely would recommend.

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

    Bdaygift

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

    Fantastic gift for my fiancé he loves it…was hard to come across

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

    5/5

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

    Great, easy to setup and Best Buy is the best when buying electronics. Will have to eventually get more storage

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

    branden

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

    great system now only draw back is you cant play your games that you have saved to your external hard drive other then that im a xbox guy for life

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

    Xbox 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.

    Great system & price. Bought this for my grandson & received great help from Best Buy tech.

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

    xbox

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

    It was a cHristmas present for my son. He loves ot plays everyday with jis friends

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

    A GOOD HOLDOVER

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

    As many people can’t find the Xbox Series X at its $499 price… you may want to take a look at this especially IF YOU ARE NOT A HARD CORE GAMER and just want a cute little update. The sound and the visuals are very good. The down side will be the very low storage, especially when this is a disc-free. They aren’t plentiful of games as of yet..

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

      We're glad that you're enjoying your new Xbox Series S, and thank you for recommending it to others. If you're running low on storage, you have a couple of options. The best solution is to invest in the Seagate SSD 1TB Expansion Card for Xbox Series X/S, which will add 1TB of SSD storage to your console. For more information, go here: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/seagate-storage-expansion-card-for-xbox-series-xs-1tb-solid-state-drive-nvme-expansion-ssd-for-xbox-series-xs/6425015.p?skuId=6425015

      Another solution is to add a standard external hard drive, which can be used to store and play Xbox 360 and Xbox One games that have not been enhanced for Xbox Series X/S.

      We hope you have a lot of fun with your Xbox.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Birthday Gift

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

    Bought it for my oldest son. Perfect console for younger gamers!

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

      We're happy to have you as part of the Xbox Family, and are excited to hear your son is enjoying the experience hosted by their new Xbox Series S Console. No matter your age, we've designed your new setup to masterfully handle all that next-generation gaming has in store. We're thrilled to be a valued addition to your journey! Thank you for sharing your insights with us. We appreciate your feedback!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Christmas Present

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

    Bought as present for Christmas for my son, with my membership it makes it a no brainer.

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

    Little beast that will get so much better with age

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

    The best Xbox option. The value is unmatched and games look good even on a 4k display. With AMD FSR coming to games this will be the BEST purchase for next gen Xbox titles.

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

    Love it

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

    I love it, great performance and it really works well

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

    Totally worth it!

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

    Great console! Wanted to upgrade my Xbox one and there was a major difference. Faster load time is a nice feature along with how compact the console is. The only downside is having a small storage.

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

      The near-instant load times of your new Xbox Series S Console are a huge upgrade! We're happy you are enjoying your time with your new setup. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We know storage space can make or break your gaming experience, and would like to offer some help in configuring your new system. Below is a link to our collection of how-to guides, designed to assist in achieving an optimized environment. Find all you need to revolutionize your 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

    Endless entertainment

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

    An amazing value. Great way to get a next gen console. You can play Xbox One, Xbox 360 and first gen Xbox games off an external hard drive too. It's a wonderful machine!

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

    Xbox 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.

    Have purchased this and the PS5. Though you won’t get as good of graphics with the S, GAME PASS clearly has a better line of for its consumers. Combining the Xbox Live and Game Pass features is a total plus. If you want the complete package I would highly recommend the Series X. If graphics isn’t a huge thing for you then the S is still a really good console.

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

    Does the job

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

    Does the job. Hooked up an external drive for xbox and it kept telling me to install faster games directly to the console, so hard drive cant be as bad as people claimed. Left it on for 3 days, no issues.

    I would recommend this to a friend