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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13198 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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96%would recommend to a friend

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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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    Overall performance, Price
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    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A great console

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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 would like to get into Xbox gaming platform, this is the best entry level gaming console. Good price and very smooth. Only downside is low storage.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Dependable like a Chevy

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

    Hello to anyone reading this! I’ve always been a huge Xbox fan for countless years, and was skeptical when it came to the Xbox Series S. It surpassed my expectations, and I actually love this little thing! It’s strong, and extremely portable! Highly recommend for someone looking for a cheaper console, but hanging with the new, powerful consoles.

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

    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.

    Excellent product! Have loved every minute of it. The speed is something that is noticable and very convenient. Graphics only continue to get better. Wish it came with more storage, but u are able to expand it which is a plus.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A must for the price!

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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.

    Does everything the series x can do save the storage and native 4K. Neither a big deal for me as it upscales. Up to 120 fps when supported. I’ve been buying digital forever so that’s no issue either. Love it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A solid current gen console

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

    Since owning the Series S I can’t honestly say it’s a great way to stay current in the gaming hobby. You get to play the latest games with minimal loss in graphical fidelity. Takes up very little space, with a brilliant simple design, it stays quiet while dispensing heat effectively from his huge black vent. Adding RetroArch in Dev Mode makes the Series S a fantastic emulation box as well, playing games up to GameCube and PS2. An easy recommendation to those on a budget. You won’t get this price to performance ratio anywhere else.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast, cordless and no more discs!

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

    I love the Xbox One Series S because first of all it's half the size of my original Xbox 1; plus, it is so quiet and cool. My Xbox1 original console would overheat agter about 2 bours of continuous game play. This new unit is so gast and efficient, I love it. As if all that wasn't enough, it comes with a wireless remote and you can even play games from the cloud so there is no more annoying downloads of cds, or being annoyed that the cd is scratched and won't play. I highly recommend you upgrade if you are considering a new Xbox console.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mighty compact and affordable

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

    The compact size and minimalistic design should be a perfect fit for any scenario. Performance is good today but will show signs of weakness a few years ahead if you dont mind 1080p gaming this is good. For 300 it is a great value and as long as you are willing to manage the small storage capacity. if you plan on paying $200 extra for the expanded storage option just buy the series x instead

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its a blast

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

    It really is a blast. Really the only thing that sucks is the storage but thats what you expect when buying it. I bought this with the external storage and it is perfect. Handles all the games i throw at it. I play online a bunch with my friends, PUBG is a big one. Console has no problem with games online, runs very quiet which i love. I do love the game pass but i mainly buy games from the store. Ive been a xbox gamer since day one and this little wonder is amazing. I opted for this one since the tower was still back ordered. I do recommend getting this especially for the price. Just be prepared to get extra storage devices then your golden.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Overall performance
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Very good console

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

    Excellent console and very good graphics for not being 4k run smooth the only thing is the storage but you can make it bigger with a expansion card

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Series S is awesome

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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 amazing I love the Xbox series S no complaints and if your waiting for the Series X just get the S it prob is to much for your monitor or tv to handle anyways most tvs don’t run 120fps

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Graphics
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    Memory

    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:
    Overall performance, Price, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    If you still have an Xbox 1 then upgrade to this!

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

    One of the best price to performance consoles that has ever been released. Seriously you can do so much with this thing and it is so much quicker than an X1X for the same price.

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

    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
  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Price

    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
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for my needs

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

    Wanted to get this Xbox since my Xbox One died out on me. This one has been great to me, nice and quiet. Solid FPS in any game, no complaints. 512GB storage is good unless you want to get the newest large GB games today and keep them installed, otherwise get an external HD / SSD or larger internal xbox drive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    G r e a t

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

    Great little strong xbox! This is a very good console and affordable so it won't kill ur wallet!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Little Thing

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

    I own both a Series X and a Series S. I keep my Series X in my living room where my 4k LG TV that can maximize all its features (True 4K, 120hz). The Series S is kept in my office room attached two one of my 32in Gaming monitors that maximizes at 1440p and over 165hz (The Series S specs are for 1440p and 120hz gaming) which is really what the Series S is built for. The Series S' speed compared to the Series X is about 90% as fast as its older sibling in body about half its size. It's really an engineering marvel to be able to put out the kind of power and features this thing pushes with no noise at all. I recomend investing in the 1tb expansion card and the Microsoft Xbox wireless headphones and you will be impressed.

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

      Hey there,

      Your new Xbox Series S Console truly is an engineering marvel, designed to dutifully handle all of the exciting features and gameplay associated with next-generation gaming. We're thrilled you are enjoying the experience! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with the community. We appreciate your insight, and are happy to know you are pleased with your new setup.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome Product

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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.

    I love the xbox series s. Small and light then other x boxes. Awesome graphics and speed of the x box series s.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Size, Speed
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    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice update to Xbox

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

    I wanted a new console for the living room. Chose this one because we only play titles from Game Pass. It’s small, quiet and fast. Internal drive is small. Suggest everyone to look at getting an expansion memory card.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good starter game console

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

    small and compact compared to PS5 or Series X. Good graphics and fast. I don't mid that it does not have a disc loader. Download feature is perfect, although I wish the storage was larger. I can't have more 2-3 large games at a time. At the same time, there are cloud based games so I can work around it. This is a good starter game console.

    I would recommend this to a friend