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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 10881 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

    Microsoft finally got it right!

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

    FINAAAALLLLLLYYYYYY. I finally upgraded from a Forza 6 Xbox one. Little did I know how much I was missing while playing all types of games. Pairing this with the right TV makes ALL the difference in the world! I can now see and fight in 4k at 120hz! Only issue of course is storage size, but easily remedied with any external storage for an in expensive option. The 1TB SSD expansion card I used instead works wonders. Virtually no lag while loading games

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent.

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

    Excellent. Very good game system. Much faster and better quality than my old Xbox.

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

    Fits my needs

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

    Not a hardcore gamer, just needed something to play basic games like EA FC or Call of Duty and this gets the job done. I enjoy the portability of it as well since it is significantly smaller than my old Xbox One; also, not having a bulky power box is really enjoyable.

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

    We were on the fence...

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

    We were looking to get the Series X for our son for Xmas, however, due to its short supply and high demand we were constantly striking out. So finally after hours of research we've decided to pull the plug and get the Series S for him and he really likes it. He mainly uses it to play racing games and what an improvement from his old system. We are so glad we decided to buy it verses continue to wait. I really recommend it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XBOX SERIES S

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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.

    Lots of power in a small package!!! If ypu want affordable and next-gen this is also a great option!!!

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

      We're excited to be a part of your next-generation gaming experience! Your new Xbox Series S Console is simply packed with power. There's no better way to explore all of the latest and greatest available titles! We're glad you have been pleased with your purchase. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We appreciate your feedback.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome lil speed demon console!

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

    I hesitated purchasing the Series S because I was waiting for the X ... but once I thought about the pros and cons, I purchased this little speed demon! I had a Xbox One S (that this replaced) in my office ... I still have an Xbox One X in my living room ... the "speed" difference and video quality is night/day. I will eventually get the X when available but for now, ZERO regrets! Loving this system!

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

    Great Console for a great price.

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

    It was the only way to get next Gen hardware without paying for scalper prices. The console loads games really fast. Faster than my PC sometimes. The only drawback is the drive space. It comes with 512 GB, but you really end up with 300ish because of the OS. I ended up biting the bullet and got the 1 TB expansion drive. It’s a good console, I recommend it to anyone wanting to get into next gen consoles or an Xbox fan

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Quick!!

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

    Excellent Xbox....as always. First one without the disc. Start up is unbelievably fast!

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

    Pretty happy with my purchase

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

    I picked this up after waiting and letting several chances to get one pass me by. After finally getting one, I’m pretty happy with my choice to grab one up. Once I set it up and logged into my account, my whole library of digital games from original Xbox to Xbox One games were available to download and play and to my surprise, quite a few were already optimized for Xbox Series S/X. Games that aren’t optimized still run better than they did on my One X and look better in most cases too. The internal SSD is a bit on the small side but I was able to get an external SSD for a good price that works with the console really well. Overall, I’m really happy with my purchase and have been enjoying gaming quite a bit more than I have in a while.

    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.

    Love It! finally upgraded from the xbox one, this is so much faster and the console has a much smaller form factor.

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

    Killer combo videogame machine

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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.

    Awesome machine. For $300, you can play next gen games on a super fast ssd. Couple that with Game Pass and quick resume (the best videogame console feature EVER) and you have a killer combo. I also love how compact the console is. The only downsides are the small amount of storage (roughly 370gb of usuable storage) and the lack of a disc drive, but those are excusable considering the price. Overall super happy with the product.

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

    Awesome travel console

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

    I own both Series X and now S . Honestly besides 1tb storage and the disk drive its the only big difference between both consoles. You can use a standard HDD to put your old games but I recommend putting XSX/S games in the internal hard drive or buy the SDD hard drive. It’s half maybe even smaller than the XSX and really great for travel as well. I recommend this console to who’s not quite ready for next gen (Example : if you don’t own a 4K tv 120hz with hdmi 2.1)

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

      We're happy to have you on Team Xbox, and appreciate you taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with the community! We're thrilled you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console, and the disc-free gaming experience it offers. If you're looking to maximize your time on either console, try pairing with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate! The very best in subscription services, there's no better way to instantly add hundreds of player-loved game titles to your catalog. Find all the details you need to get started today, here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good console

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

    Nice console, wish it had a disk drive but other than that it’s perfect. Controller button also started sticking out of nowhere.

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

    Xbox s 512gb

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

    The purchase was very quick and convenient! The xbox itself has been amazing and amazing performance and stability. Perfect for my first console, setup took 5 mins or less! Only complaint is they should include a rechargable battery to save waste byt I bought some anyway.

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

    Great portable console

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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.

    Bought for my son for christmas. He has been playing it for 2 years now and its still running great. Very easily portable.

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

    The digital version is better.

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

    Bought this for my wife for Christmas so she can play Halo and she hasn’t stopped playing yet.

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

    Pickup

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

    Was very easy to pickup, came to store and was ready immediately

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

    Nxt gen at value

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Xbox is great and at great value and with cloud gaming its perfect you dont need to buy the extra memory card..i have a series X as well and yes you can see a difference with graphics. But this is still by far better than old gen graphics and speed ..but if you can't afford or can’t find or simply don’t wanna pay that much for a Series X and coming from old gen this is perfect

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

    Just get GamePass

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

    Just get Gamepass and you'll never run out of games to play. I have had this for over a year and never once regretted that purchase or thought about paying for another game. I am admittedly a casual gamer but I honestly think this has been the most satisfied I have been with a console in a few generations, possibly since the PS2.

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

    The Mini Tank

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

    A miniature tank of a console! Great product for those not hindered by discs anymore. Every process feels like an improvement over the One X, with visible differences. And the fact of how compact this thing is for the power you get is insane. When compared to the Series X the Series S obviously lacks in certain categories that highly attuned console players will notice, if they have the other components to bring out the differences between the two.

    I would recommend this to a friend