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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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First timer

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

    When I first bought this I was super hyped like it was so affordable and as soon as I went home unwrapped hooked it up and just started downloading games to play runs smoothly and graphics look amazing on it I enjoyed it

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next Gen Gaming at an accessible price point

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

    Next Gen Gaming comes at an accessible price point. If you're willing to sacrifice a disk drive, this is recommended. Although, beware that you will only get about 380 GB out of the box to use for games and apps, meaning that Microsoft's $220 expansion card is basically a must have. If you can get a series x, get it. Otherwise this is a great alternative.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Value

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

    Great for the Price with Game pass just wish it had more space

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    The series s is a very good system.. System operates very quietly and the graphics are superb. I am currently playing flight simulator and Mlb the show and both games look fantastic. Only draw back would be the ssd being 512 gb but to me it's a non issue because I'll only actually play a couple of games at a times in a month or two......

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great system. Memory suck. Completely. Sad

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

    I love it. Except for one thing. Hard drive sucks. No space. I own 30 games digitally and only 4 fit on it with three people having different tastes. The expansion card cost almost as much as the game. Very disappointed about such a small fix that Microsoft decided to nickel and dime their customers for. Just once I want to see a company “do the right thing”. Just once. There wouldn’t be any money list. Instead of spending money on expansion I would spend it on games. Now I won’t buy the expansion or the games. “Do the right thing” and you’ll still make major money.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great low-cost option for next-gen hardware!

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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 a great way to get into next-gen for a low price. Who needs an optical drive in 2021? And those who say not to buy the S because of the storage... I got news for ya. That 1TB in your series X ain't gonna be enough either in a year or two (if you are a serious gamer). So you're going to end up buying the expanded storage either way.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Go right ahead and buy it

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

    It’s very small and modern sleek look, recommend 100%

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ideal for me

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

    I placed the order and they had it ready that same day. I was not able to retrieve until a few days after. The retrieval went smoothly with no issues. The Series S runs flawlessly and you can notice the difference. I mainly play Apex and it is definitely more pristine and noticeable. It also runs at 60 FPS

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console, incredible value, wish it had more

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

    Great console, incredible value, wish it had more storage

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

      We're happy you appreciate the value and performance of your new Xbox Series S Console! Thank you for taking a few minutes to outline your experience for us, we appreciate it. We know storage management can make or break a system, so we've created a helpful resource for our users. Find all you need to create and establish the perfect storage environment for your home setup, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good option for on the go.

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

    Great for travel with its small size and small price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Great product. Very fast speeds. Small and easy to travel with. 10/10.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    USER1

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

    There's a lot of power in this small console for reasonable price . The audio and video are improved from my previous xbox one s , in a slightly smaller package . The one and only complaint I have is that you can not use this system if you don't have a smart phone , my ps5 is plug and play no smart phone activation required .

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

    Rated 4 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.

    Great machine for the price. Great graphics and game load times are quick as advertised. However, make sure your TV is a true 4k and check for updates on it. The frame rates are resource intense. If you’re a disc player, you’ll either repurchase your titles or start fresh with the many X/S versions available and remastered coming. And if you’re an “eye candy” player like me, it’s worth starting fresh with the X/S versions. I was waiting, as others, for the X, and who knows when it’ll be available but I’m satisfied with the S. This machine rocks!

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

    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.

    Definitely need this in your life . Small but powerful machine

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, can’t wait for more next gen games

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

    So glad I finally got my hands on one. I haven’t found any games that blow my mind with next-gen optimization, but I’m loving the all digital system. It’s so small, I was actually shocked. Not much taller or wider than my Switch when it’s docked. Game pass is so worth it to me. I’m excited for future games to come out that are optimized for the system.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Yurr

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

    Great no problem with it at all runs great and easy

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I like how small yet fast this console is!

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

    Good device for the value. Not as fast as the Xbox x but still a really nice machine. Graphics and speed are really good. Enjoy playing sports games on the series S.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great use of the new hardware.

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

    Overall, I like how the Series S performs for the price. It is the perfect companion console if you have a chunky P.C. The M.2 drives and quick resume play is amazing Backwords compatibility and Indie games are the highlights for this console, if you are looking for true next generation gaming then go for the Series X or a RTX3080 equipped computer.

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

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your new Xbox Series S! We're glad that you're enjoying its performance and backward compatibility features for the price. We hope you have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    Super compact. Awesome new xbox. Ive had all generations.

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

      We're excited to have you as a long-time member of the Xbox Family! And, couldn't be happier you've been enjoying the optimized performance and experience hosted by your new Xbox Series S Console. We're proud of the package we've put together, and are thrilled you've found it suits your needs as a modern gamer. Thank you for sharing your thoughts! We appreciate your feedback, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good for the price

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

    purchased this and honestly dont really see a difference. seems like load speeds are the same and graphics are maybe a little better. the price point is great though

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

      We are glad you are happy with the Xbox Series S and are enjoying how fast it is and its awesome graphics. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft