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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 10866 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

    Small, quiet, capable

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

    So the scoop on this little guy is that it's about as powerful as the Xbox one X from last gen. If you mostly play games that have been around for awhile (destiny, GTA 5, halo games), this console will do a good job. It is important to note that some games aren't well optimized for the S, even though MS requires it. Ascent, for example, struggled until several patches addressed it.

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

    Xbox series s

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

    I bought the Xbox series s to have it as a travel console because I didn’t wanted to take the series x everywhere since it’s a bigger console and I can’t be more satisfied with it , it is small enough to have it as a portable console , and the performance is outstanding , highly recommend

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

    Perfect! Get the Extra’s/Accessories + a Drive

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

    We’ve been super impressed! My daughter was thrilled to finally have an upgraded XBOX; I was smart and purchased an external 2TB Game Drive (black p10) to make downloads easier and to prevent lagging, PERFECT! And I went ahead and purchased an extra wireless remote (Heads Up! It needs an Xbox Wireless adapter or USB-C cable) and a dual charging station. Our setup is working flawlessly and the whole family has been utilizing the new system.

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

    Great little console that could.

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

    I am fairly impressed with the console even though I wish it had more storage it plays everything at a decent resolution and it's very fast. I added a 2tb seagate hdd to store all the non optimized games and got a rechargeable battery pack for the controller. With game pass I'm set for years of gaming. I also got the ps5, but I enjoy both

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

      Hey Brooks,

      We are happy to hear that you are enjoying the speed and resolution while gaming on the Xbox Series S. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

      Happy Gaming,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Rules love this console and the games!

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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 really enjoying my new Xbox! I also have the Ultimate Game Pass, so there are so many games to play. The console is nice and compact fits nicely under my TV.

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

    Perfect

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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 it! It does exactly what it’s supposed to. It’s also small and compact and does not take up much space at all!

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

    Best value proposition right now

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

    Great little machine. The games run smooth, quick resume feature works seamlessly, the console makes no noise whatsoever. As a first time xbox user, I’m truly happy I switched from playstation. Xbox S + gamepass pretty much cover all my gaming needs. I don’t have a 4k TV so that never was something I considered. I would highly recommend it, especially if you’re trying to get a big console but can’t due to restock issues. This will do you just fine for a few years.

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

    Best video game console value of this generation.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best video game console value of this generation. Series S delivers next-gen flavor without making you spend so much. Its fast, clean, doesnt heat, its so silent. Gives you lots of game, new and old with backwards compatibility. New games looks awesome even with the limited Ram. Xbox Ssd make loading times super fast. As a PS fan since 1995, i very impressed by this console, a true marvel.

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

    Xbox

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

    Xbox works fantastic i really love the graphics of it very good i would definitely purchase again.

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

    Xbox series s

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

    It really good at my games I love it so much bc it makes me happy

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

    Decent

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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.

    Good for people new to gaming or just want to play for fun but not that good for newer games

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Digital

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

    Excellent Xbox for the digital gamers. Good bargain

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

    "Unleash Your Gaming Potential with the Xbox One

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

    It's a great console with awesome graphics and a wide selection of digital games. I love how convenient it is to download games directly to the console. It's definitely a must-have for any gaming enthusiast!

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

    Quality 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.

    Great Console ! I Can Take It Anywhere because of the compact size and the graphics are fantastic I play It Everyday ! Only Thing Is The Storage But I Bought A Portable Hard-drive From Here For $50 Bucks.

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

    Great Price for Next Gen Performance

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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 managed to get the Xbox series ax controller couple months after purchasing this console. Not because series s was trash or anything just wanted to bigger console. If you have a 2.1 hdmi TV or monitor this console can run 4k which was surprising to me. I gifted it to my sister and it works perfectly with PC setup!

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

    Xbox S

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

    My son loves his Xbox!! It looked and works like a brand new one!!

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

    My Xbox s purchase

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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.

    This was great purchase and system, could’ve used more storage space. Great Console.

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

    Good product

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

    This wasn't my first choice but the series x wasnt available at the time when i was trying to buy it. Regardless of that this has served my needs well. Faster loading times, upgraded graphics, small enough to carry to a relatives house with ease. This was an amazing buy

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

    Great value

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

    Its nice being able to play next gen games now. Love the smaller size compared to its predecessor. Great buy for the value next gen consol for under 400$ is a steal comes with control and a month of game pass.

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

    I’m in Love

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

    Upgrading from the original Xbox one this thing is a beast compared…..if you can’t get a series x this is the way to go better graphics and gameplay, some glitches along the way but to be expected and hopefully they will upgrade more games…. Biggest downside is most of my game library is disc not digital… if only they could work out external disc playing to read the license lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
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