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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 10881 reviews

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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 S

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

    Amazinggggg! My son is very happy and don’t stop playing!

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

      We are so happy to her that your son is enjoying the Xbox Series S. Thank you for sharing this with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great travel/spare room console.

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

    For what it is it's great. I already have a Series X so this is for travel and the other room. Microsoft's cloud saves make this viable. I got a cheap but nice travel case on Amazon to make this a travel Xbox when needed. It's ridiculously small size is perfect for packing.

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

    Great 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.

    Fantastic purchase with friendly workers great customer service

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

    Series S, your only option if you can’t find the X

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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’re like me and can’t find a Series X in stock anywhere and wanted an Xbox to play the new Forza and Halo then the Series S is your only option. It’s a wonderful little system that packs quite a bit of horsepower in its small size. My only issue, and it’s a big one, is the lack of a disc drive for backwards compatible physical games from the 360 and original Xbox generation. Also the controller feels like a Fisher Price toy in comparison to the PS5 Dual Sense and still retains that signature clicky dpad.

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

    Ever been to tech wonderland

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

    Thanks Best Buy for making purchasing my next gen console an experience I will never forget. I had so much fun purchasing and picking up my XBox Series S from your store. Your staff was very pleasant and pick up was also super fast. Thanks to your staff my son will love his new XBox Series S for the holidays he has worked very hard for it.

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

    Heart it hard!

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

    I thiufht the whole "upgrade" thing was fake hut it truly is a step up with the extra hardware. There is so much detail and less of that grainy vision with this. Plus the fast switch is pretty epic as well. Worth the money. Jus make sure u got a 4k TV able to do 120hz to truly enjoy all it has to offer

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

    Great price for next gen. Also very portable!

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

    Purchased series S for my kids and they love it. It also makes a nice compact next gen system to take with you when traveling. My main consoles now are Series X and PS5 digital but for the price its a must for anyone looking to get into next gen. Hard drive space is limited so would need to do a lot of transferring or pick up expansion card.

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

      We're delighted that your children love their new Xbox Series S. It's great to hear that its portable enough to take along when traveling, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope your family continues to have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fast shipment

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

    Easy process. Product actually came in a few days early.

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

    Small and mighty

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

    Best value for a gaming console especially for open box. Don’t hesitate, just buy it!

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

    Amazing

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

    i love it! i love how small it is, i can connect it to my monitor or the living room tv without a hassle. fast downloads. silent weapon forsure, doesn’t sound like the ps4’s jet engine. the graphics are amazing! not 4k but still HD. i’d definitely purchase again- maybe to keep one at the girlfriends house. 5stars!

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

    Great 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 really happy I was lucky enough to get one from here

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

    Runs Fast, Storage too low

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

    Next Gen is the way to go if you are trying to play the new games. Everything runs exceptionally faster than previously. Only problem is storage. You can fit probably only 3 games in the Xbox and you can’t use any external hard drive storage to store more X|S specific games. I wish I knew this before because you essentially have to purchase their internal storage expansion card which is already at least another $200 which at that point it would be better to just get the Series X.

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

    Xbox & Gamepass

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

    Awesome Machine Good Bang For Your Buck!! Especially When You Can’t find a PlayStation!!! Nor a Xbox series X game resume is off Da hook game starts exactly where you left off that’s every game that you play all I can say is get one because I’m gaming and Ya’ll are Waiting!! for units you can’t find

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

    Lots or pros, one BIG con

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

    Had the system for about 2 months at the time of me writing this review so the pros: no load times, a ton of games (if you have gamepass), easy interface, easy setup. cons:it runs really hot I first saw speculation about it when they first dropped back in November and thought it was bs turns out no it actually runs hot especially in comparison to the ps5 that runs way cooler ,now idk if that’s a space issue or what but it’s quite concerning being it’s hot no matter if your standing it up or on it’s side I wish Microsoft would address this issue.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback on your new Xbox Series S. If you're experiencing an issue with overheating, we recommend placing your console in a well-ventilated spot with 2-4 inches of clearance around it and to make sure its vents are unobstructed. Need more tips? Go here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/console/position-ventilate-console

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best review

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

    This is a great console one of the best if not the best, also thanks best buy for giving me a good price, the Xbox is fast reliable light small handy for fitting in a backpack.

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

    Love it!

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

    The speed, connection, and its easy-to-use and access, along with its understandable features as a beginner xbox user, are all outstanding- and so was the bestbuy customer service.

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

    Series S, the S stands for Stupendous!

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

    I was initially concerned that I wouldn’t like this as much as I would have liked a Series X, but I really love this device! It’s perfect as a GamePass machine, and is small and does not take up much space. Seriously, it’s like the size of a Wii. I got the disc enabled PS5, but this is a perfect compliment to that.

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

    Excelsior

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

    This and Game Pass... Best deal in gaming. Nuff said

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

    1st Xbox

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

    Seamless design, excellent quality, fast. This is my first one and I'm very happy with it's performance so far.

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

    Good

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

    It compact the graphics are good and the speed is good

    I would recommend this to a friend