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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13187 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great price!

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

    I bought 4 for my grandkids. They are working great! The kids are really enjoying them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Games

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

    Great system. Enjoying it alot. Kids play it alot

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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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 great gift for my nephew. Cant beat the price for a decent Next Gen console

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    x box

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

    Great gaming system,my stepson will play for hours is also a lot of fun for the adults

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

    Purchase this now

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

    Phenomenal device for the price to performance/capabilities that it provides. -If you have the money, purchase this and all the consoles in its range. -If you play on PC, and you're itching to have a Microsoft console, then purchase this to compliment your gaming rig. Your life whatever... -If you have a PS5, then purchase the Series X, immediately followed by purchasing the Series S just to flex. It ain't weird, go flex king. You can always put consoles on every room in your home.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic!

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

    Great service, brand new in box as stated. Always have enjoyed this store

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun

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

    Great system! With cloud gaming and the game pass the supplied HD size doesn’t really matter to me anymore. Great value.

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

    Happy Kid=Happy Mom & Dad

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

    Decided on this for my son whose computer died! He loves it, the set up was super quick and easy!

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

    DEFINITE BUY!! WOULD BUY AGAIN!

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

    120FPS AND 120hz refresh rate!!! FINALLY KEEPING UP WITH PC PLAYERS IN PC LOBBIES!! All of the games feel super smooth and fast! The Xbox series s also has ray tracing for games like Call of duty Cold War wth at make the graphics really stand out when that option is enabled! My only issue is the storage space because I play A LOT of games so I would definitely recommend an external seagate storage drive or wait for the new SSD price to drop!

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

    XBox S

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

    Faster & More Reliable System. Making for amazing load times with older and new games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good deal

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

    Going all digital is a change but the set up was easy and so far my son and i enjoy it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    My son loves it! We have Saturday night game nights

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XBOX

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

    So far I have never had a problem with this console!

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

    Perfect next-gen alternative to fit your budget.

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

    This is my first Xbox system. I have been a PlayStation user since the original. I am very impressed with this console. The 'quick resume' is amazing(offline games only). This feature allows me to jump back and forth between games almost instantly without wasting time. The game pass is a great value. I am playing through tons of high quality games that range from AAA, popular indies and lesser known indie games. The console doesn't emit too much heat is fairly quiet. I am a bit disappointed with the exclusive games lineup as it's really weak, for now anyways. There is no disc drive and unfortunately the base hard drive is also bit small with only 512GB. Indie games are no problem but if you play the latest releases digitally such as call of duty, you will need to purchase external memory. Overall a great system for a great price. Perfect as an introductory console, travel console, or budget next-gen alternative. Game pass is a must!

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

      Welcome to the Xbox family! It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying the power and speed of your new Xbox Series S. We’re thrilled that you’ve had a chance to see how good games look and play on it. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feedback; we hope you have a lot of fun with your Xbox.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    Bought it for my girlfriend she loves it we started playing together. So far no issues

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent purchase, Best Buy is Great

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

    Great deal, great transaction. Best Buy makes purchasing online very easy and smooth.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best value

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

    The best value console that has ever been released in my opinion.

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

    There is no better machine for $299

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

    This is my second one and i also have a series x . It is a very small console , i can fit it in my wife's purse if i had to . Super fast load times and 120fps . It is whisper quiet and a bargain when paired with Xbox games pass . There are 100s of games available for download and even though the HD is only 500gb the download speeds make it almost a non-issue if you have decent internet. For the price of a Nintendo switch you can have a really good machine , it may not play in 4k but will do 1440p on some games.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Great system! Bought for my daughter so she could play multiplayer games with friends.

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

    Xbox

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

    Our teenage son absolutely loves this gaming system and it’s been his favorite yet!

    I would recommend this to a friend