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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

    Easy set up

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

    Great gift purchased for my nephew, he hasnt stopped playing.

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

    Xbox

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

    Was alright but not really as good as the ps5 . Still recommend if you like xbox

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

    Best in a while

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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.

    My husbend has been a mircrosoft man since we got together and he says its one of the best systems compared to the outher ones out there

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

    Pretty good except for one thing!!

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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.

    Speed great graphics awesome. Load up to outstanding. Everything about this counsel is pretty much amazing all except one thing!! A very important thing. The controller constantly becomes disconnected and the only way to reconnect is to hard restart the counsel. A pretty big thing I will say. Please patch this soon!!

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

      We're delighted to hear you are really enjoying the optimized speed, load times, and graphics quality of your new Xbox Series S Console! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us, we appreciate the feedback. If you run into any further connectivity issues, we recommend visiting the following link, where we host full tutorials and how-to guidance on some of the most common issues: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value

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

    Great console for my kids they wanted to make use of their new game pass wich helps me save money not only on games but now I don’t have to pay the 500 on the series x

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

    Happy with next gen S

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

    Replaced my Xbox One X with the Series S. The games load fasted and the optimized games look fantastic. The unit is very quiet, I am happy with purchase.

    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.

    Package came on time. Came brand new. Definitely worth the purchase!

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

    Love this new generation console!

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

    Love this new generation xbox! It's much smaller than I expected. I think the new xbox way better looking than the new PlayStation! Glad I switch from PlayStation to xbox!

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

      We're excited to have you on Team Xbox! And, thrilled you are enjoying the next-generation gaming experience your new Xbox Series S Console hosts. Whether it be the disc-free configuration, optimized computing power, enhanced graphics capabilities, or even its compact, portable design, we're happy to hear you have found it to fit your needs. Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts with us. We appreciate your feedback!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system for kids

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

    Great system. Super fast downloads. Perfect system for a young kid. Bought it so my son wont scratch disc. Has loved every minute playing this.

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

    An Awesome Buy

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

    It is awesome for the price. The graphics are fantastic and the device is a space saver. Though, this console is small it packs huge fun. I would definitely recommend this item.

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

      Thank you for taking the time to recommend the Xbox Series S. We are so glad that you are enjoying it and its awesome features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice fallback if going all digital

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

    Great little system! Looks cool, fits just about anywhere and packs a powerful next gen punch. Terrific value if you can't find an Series X.

    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.

    The Xbox series S is a good system for the price. Sure it could use a larger storage drive but it’s not a deal breaker.

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

    I'm sure it will be great when they fix the bugs.

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

    It was a quick and easy pickup. It's had some issues but I'm sure that has nothing to do with best buy. Having major connecting issues my grandson is actually using his old xbox.

    No, I would not 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.

    Got it a year or two back just now opening it and playing. It great

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

    An item to consider for gamers.

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

    I have been very pleased with my purchase from Best Buy. The Xbox Series S 512 GB All_Digital Console has been very easy to learn to use.

    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.

    Wish the storage was a little larger and that it came with a rechargeable battery pack. Other than that the game console is wonderful.

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

    Best gift ever!

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

    So far I have gotten no complaints. This was a gift and I think it was probably the best gift a boy couldn’t have gotten according to him and specially during this times.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    It is lightning fast compared to the last generation. Small in size and better aesthetically. Great purchase recommend it highly

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

    Does its job.

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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.

    My husband loves it so much he forgets I am here in the room. Need to purchase expansion pack.

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

    Review

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

    perfect performance I use this Xbox everyday to play games and watch shows

    I would recommend this to a friend