Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a pretty cheap way to get into next gen gaming. The Series S is built very solidly. I expected it to be larger, but was pretty surprised at how compact it was. Setup was easy, and the initial console update didn't take that much time. If you have this + gamepass, you're pretty much set. The only downside with this console, is that the internal storage is pretty limited (you are not getting all of the 512gb, some space is reserved for the system). So you will either have to rotate the games you have on the Series S, or invest in an external HDD (either a regular one, or buy the very very very expensive Seagate expansion card). This system is perfect for those who don't buy physical media, and who are new to the Xbox ecosystem.

Excellent console and very good graphics for not being 4k run smooth the only thing is the storage but you can make it bigger with a expansion card

Full disclosure: I'm not a serious gamer. I picked this up on a whim (pandemic boredom). I also bought the Microsoft Game Pass. Set-up was pretty easy out the box. Only a few hiccups separating my work Microsoft account from my personal account. Took about an hour for all the updates to complete. Game pass has a nice selection of games. I like being able to play cloud based games. If you're a serious gamer, the storage will probably be an issue. Downloading a graphics heavy game like Forza takes a good chunk of the available memory. I have 5 or 6 games in my library now and I'm already 93% full. I recommend getting a charger/recharging station for the controllers. Replacing batteries gets old pretty fast. My only real gripe is that it was surprisingly difficult to set up our second controller so that my wife and I could play against each other. If you want to play against someone halfway across the world, no problem. Playing against someone sitting with you on your couch, on the other hand, is a lot more difficult. Overall, I'm happy with this purchase and would recommend it.

The console itself is very impressive when considering what it is capable of relative to its size and price. One note is that storage is a bit low after downloading the OS updates, so an external hard drive is necessary. Had to return because the controller was defective, even after Microsoft service repairs. Overall, great purchase for kids to begin their gaming journey!

No complaints here, great console for great price. The only downside is the storage is 512 gigs, but luckily I have a external hard so no problem for the time being. The console is very quiet, pretty small your able to take it to your friends house in a backpack, and your able to play your favorite Xbox 360, original Xbox, and Xbox one games.

best console i’ve ever owned. bought this until I than get my hands on the series x but this little console Is outstanding. Im a big pubg fan and this has changed the way pubg runs and looks and man.. Im happy.

As advertised, new gen Xbox. Quick resume into games and shows is great. For the quality of machine in its package size is a real bargain. Can’t go wrong here. Only complaint is the limited storage size, but you can’t really complain about that for what it is, and that information is up front. Best option is also buy the storage device that allows you to immediately play games off of the storage device without redownloading.

I'm always going for the best Xbox and since the Series X is currently unattainable, I decided to get this in the meantime. I'm coming from the Project Scorpio so the resolution drop is noticeable for me, but this thing plays games way better with the higher frames. 1 star loss because of the on board 512gb memory, it's 2021 and games are huge.

Love my X Box, and this is coming from a die hard ps guy, not only the graphics but the speed and performance. Tried the Ps5, Its a great system but I think I am sticking with X Box for now.

Great value at 300, and even goes cheaper a lot! Very compact but games still look great. Perfect console if you just want to use game pass.

YES! Excellent gaming system! I decided to forego the discs because I have an 11 year old - also it's $200 less! The graphics are gorgeous and I've not had a game glitch out on me yet. Definitely prepare to get Xbox Live at least, so another $10 monthly or $100 a year. I opted for GamePass and LOVE IT! The only real complaint I'd say I have is that its only 512GB out the box - but I have added additional storage via my USB 3.0 external HD. Oh, and remote play is a total game changer! Love sitting outside by the fire playing xbox *additional viewing device needed*,Good vibes, hope you can get your hands on one - took me months of watching alerts for when it'd be in stock but it was worth it!

I like the new Xbox series s. Definitely an upgrade graphics/speed wise from the Xbox one s. Only negative is the storage. I bought a 1TB memory card at $219 to make sure I had enough to fit all of my games on. Total for everything $520… could’ve just gotten the series x for that price. (Good luck finding them)

Great for casual gaming, I upgraded from my original Xbox One which was having trouble running newer games and if you don’t want to drop $500 or more for the series X this is a great option, no disk games but most of my games were digital so that’s fine for me, only having 500gb can get annoying but I don’t play very many games at once so it’s not too much of a problem, and you can get 1tb hard drive extensions for around $80 if you need some more space, also, this thing is TINY. Very useful for traveling or just not taking up much room. Overall excellent value and the controller it comes with is very nice.

Definitely an upgrade to the xbox one. Graphics and speed. Not a lot of soace but enough to have some games downloaded until u decide to uninstall one to be able to make room for another.

Compact shape, light weight, it is the perfect console to take out or travel with. Also, it works as expected, excellent graphics, nice design and affordable price. Happy with my purchase!

Glad to finally be able to use this console. It's a great size, easy to move around. And the graphics are stunning. It runs really smooth and fast, and it's a great quality device.

I love this console. It’s quick and runs great graphics. Just be prepared to buy an extra storage card sometime in the next year or so as the 512 gb goes quickly with big game like call of duty or assassins creed. As long as you don’t mind no disc reader and slightly less graphics and capabilities of the series x this console is great.

An upgrade into the IoT world. Faster, smaller, sleeker and an overall better value than previous versions. Performance is awesome, flexibility is high and specs at price point are impressive.

The Xbox Series S does exactly what advertises. You get a solid "next gen" experience for a budget price. OS and feature-wise, you're getting a similar experience to the Xbox Series X. I feel it best to really break things down via a Pros and Cons list: Pros: - Cheapest entry point into next-gen - It's small! So much so that it makes the PS5 and Series X look like monsters Cons: - Only 512Gb of storage, with a little over 300Gb available after you take the OS into consideration -- There's an additional 1Tb storage card you can buy, but at $200 it makes the Series S as expensive as just buying the Series X - Backwards compatible games play in Xbox One mode, not Xbox One X enhanced - Most "next-gen" games play at 1080p, the console upscales them to 4K but it's nowhere near as "clean" as the Series X Personally, I would recommend this as a console for someone who just wants to play Game Pass and/or Microsoft's exclusive games. If you're looking for a console for a younger kid, this could also be a great companion. If you're an adult that would prefer a Series X or PS5, wait until they're available. The Series S makes too many compromises.

Great, compact and powerful. What else could you ask for? May not have 4K but it does the job and looks Amazing! If you’re a casual gamer with only digital games, this is the console for you.