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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 10875 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.1 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

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought for our son to update his prior Xbox. He said it is easier to use and quicker and it is easy for travel if he wants to bring to a friends house or on a trip

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

    Great console, poor communication and packaging

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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.

    After wanting the Xbox series s for over 8 months now, I have finally purchased it on the 4th. The console booted up faster than ever and the quality of the console is outstanding! Although the console is and was well worth it, it was a pain trying to communicate with employees on when its arriving due to UPS and BestBuy saying different delivery dates and status. I tried calling support to fix this issue but the employee on the phone had very poor attitude alongside hanging up the phone right after. When I got the console, I was going to video tape unboxing the console until I saw the extreme damage to the box. There was a hole inside of it and the box looked like its been shipped and used multiple times. With the poor communication and poor packaging, I doubted it would even turn on. Nevertheless, it turned on and was a complete mood changer. I was set up in less than 10 minutes and playing games within a hour alongside with the complete powerhouse technology. It is record breaking, not only the size of the console (being the smallest console ever) but the technology built into it. I would recommend this console over all the others due to the portability of the console and the power to the console. There is also that hefty 200 dollar price differential. Although it is a great deal, have caution while buying it from BestBuy, at least I didn't have the best experience!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good gaming

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

    This a compact untit that is digital so no discs the have lying around. With it's ability to process the format quickly there is no doubt this a good unit for any gamer.

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

    Can't-miss purchase

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

    The Microsoft Xbox Series S is a fantastic gaming system upgrade that continues the legacy of excellence established more than two decades ago with the first Xbox. The console is sized and shaped to fit unobtrusively within an average user's entertainment ecosystem, and the controllers are ergonomic and easy 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 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really enjoy my Xbox I’ve purchase many items form Best Buy over the years and even had to get things fix this is a great purchase

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

    XBOX

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

    Best overall gaming console in market these days. Very sleek and durable unit.

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

    Next-gen that goes easy on the wallet!

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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.

    I still have no idea how I managed to order this AND have it shipped/delivered all within 1 day but I’m definitely not complaining! I ordered this for my girlfriend and she absolutely loves it! It’s the perfect option for a “budget” next-gen experience. My main critique is the rather low amount of internal storage given the obnoxiously large file size of games nowadays. Thus, I highly recommend getting an external hard drive which I know you can always find good deals on. Just know that you can only play next-gen games if they’re installed on the internal drive. You can still move those games on an external drive for the sole purpose of storage which still saves you from having to delete and re-download them.

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

    Great buy with great features

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    More powerful than you think. I couldn’t wait to get home and play some of the titles that comes with the Game Pass. Very exciting!

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

    Best Xbox for the price

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

    Bought this Xbox about a month ago and been playing hardcore games and doesnt even heat up at all

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

    Great console, limited storage.

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    An excellent console, fast and quality gaming. Only problem is the storage. Why Microsoft thought the discless version should have the least memory is beyond me. Another cash grab for when they release the expanded storage version later this year. (Maybe wait for that? Or just buy the Series X if you can afford that!) The idea of spending an extra 300 bucks on a sea gate internal storage drive is ridiculous in comparison to buying one Series X or even another series S for the same price. The console is fantastic, don’t get me wrong. If you’re only looking to play a few games (less than 400 gb if you’re including the space the base software requires) then it’s a great price compared to the other options. But if you’re playing X/S optimized games and plan on building a collection, maybe wait for something better.

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

    A truly underrated gem

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

    The most underrated console. It has the best value and with Game Pass, it only makes sense to buy it. I unfortunately returned it just because I was able to get a Series X. Don’t sleep on this one, it truly offers such a great performance to value ratio. I mostly play FPS titles like Call of Duty and was able to get 120fps at 1440p. It’s only a matter of when before I get another Series S for the bedroom. If you don’t have a 4K TV/monitor then this is the console to get. If you do have a 4K TV/monitor, this is still a worthy purchase in my opinion. It plays so much smoother and better than some entry level PCs. Also, it’s so quiet you almost don’t even know it’s on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the upgrade

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

    I wasn’t looking for the new Xbox, but I’m glad I got this. The system is much faster than my Xbox one and love that all my games are digital. No more switching disks to play different games.

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

    quality digital gaming console

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

    just a couple of years ago my family decided to go all digital because of the non disc drive feature.I have 3 kids that are still little enough to break things as kids do. The small design makes it easier to not take up a lot of space to not be in the way to get easily knocked off and broken which is a bonus with having children. The con is that there is not a lot of memory if you are a adult hard core gamer that likes to have a ton of games already loaded instant to play. This console is highly good for if you have children and if you are only a casual gamer that does not play a vast variety of multiple games. all said it is still a great product with one unspoken bonus of not having to have a bunch of game cases taking up a ton of room.

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

      We're excited to be a valued addition to your next-generation gaming setup! Your new Xbox Series S Console is poised well to handle all that the future of gaming has in store, and we're thrilled to have you along for the ride. Thank you for sharing your experience! We know storage management can make or break a system, and have built a helpful resource for our users. Below is a link to our collection of how-to guides and tutorials, aimed at creating the perfect storage environment for your specific setup. Find all you need to streamline your capacity, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect as a second console

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

    Awesome console to complement a series X or if you have a 1080p tv. In my case.. It functions as a second console on my 1080p tv.. so it’s great! And incredible that you can get the series s at this price point!

    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.

    This was a Christmas present for my son & he loves it. It was quick set up & jumped right in.

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

    Amazing console for a low price!

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

    I am writing this review after 5 months of use and I can say that the series s has surprised me in every way. The series s is a great deal for those who can't afford the series x. The graphics it delivered are way better than I ever expected for the price. I mainly play multiplayer games like Apex Legends and Warzone and I can say that the graphics are beautiful and the frames are stable. I also played some games like Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and was amazed by the visuals. Overall if you can't afford the series x this is a great console for the price especially for playing multiplayer games. Though if you play mostly single-player games I would highly suggest getting the series x as it's way better for most games out there.

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

    Definitely worth the money

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

    It’s worth the money for all the entertainment it provides. Both boys fight over who gets to play first. My boys love the game pass you can purchase to have access to over 100 games.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little system!

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

    This system is amazing especially for the price. After getting my disc PS5 I sold my Xbox Series X to get this. For the Series S I know it's not the most powerful but I am not complaining alpng with my PS5!

    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.

    This Xbox Series S is digital only. I returned this as my grandsons wanted the Xbox X series so they could use the Xbox one game discs they already have. With the Series S you have to buy your games digitally or pay $14.99 monthly or quarterly for $44.99 to get Xbox game pass which gives you access to all of the Xbox games. It gives you immediate access to any newly published games but at ongoing cost.

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

    Great small console for the money

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

    I am very impressed with the series S. I was able to use the 1440p at 120hz playing on a monitor with free sync. I was impressed with the SSD load times playing multiple games after each other. I thought the 512GB wouldn’t be enough but I only play 2-3 games at a time so I had lots of room. The only game that takes a lot of space is COD (100+GB) other than that most games are only 50GB or less. So there was a lot of room. Now if you plan to have more games you can always buy the expansion SSD that’s made for both series X/S. It’s a little pricey at around $220 for 1TB. Also the 4K on the series X would be the only other difference on the graphics. Oh yeah this console is small like tiny compared to the series X and smaller than the Xbox one X/S. I say it’s a get value for $300.

    I would recommend this to a friend