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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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    Rating 4.2 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Excellent product. Runs well. Doesn’t overheat or stop working. Runs games very well

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    An upgrade from an Xbox One

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

    This little machine is small, compact and powerful. If you are upgrading from an original Xbox one or One s this is defiantly worth the upgrade

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey Chase,

      We're excited to be a part of a system upgrade for you! Your new Xbox Series S Console is primed and ready to take on all of the exciting gameplay and adventure associated with next-generation gaming, and we couldn't be happier to have you along for the ride. We're glad it was a good investment for you! Thank you for sharing your feedback, we appreciate it!

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good value

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

    Love this little console. Bought it to tide me over until I could land a Series X. Been using it to play gamepass games since there’s no disc drive. Plays most games at 1080p 60 FPS. Not as good as a PC or the series X but it’s good enough. The 512 GB SSD is a weakness for the console. After the operating system for the Xbox is accounted for, you get like 350ish GB leftover. An external HDD or one of those SSD expansion cards are definitely recommended in an era where games are routinely 100GB or larger.

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

    Amazing!

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

    My son wanted this for his 10th birthday and it was a breeze to set it up!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Definitely worth it. Even if it’s for yourself or the whole family

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gift

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

    Great system. My son plays it now and then but doesn't overheat and doesn't lag like his Xbox one did

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    Its pretty unique and its fits on smaller areas and its my first xbox console and im liking it so far.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for kids

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

    Like a normal Xbox just different size and shape of a Xbox (save and get a pc)

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

    Best game system ever. Perfect for all games Microsoft related.

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

    This is more a review of the xbox game pass. Its awesome and makes the xbox worth it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    BABYSITTER

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

    BOUGHT FOR MY GODCHILD! BEST THING EVER. HAS KEEP HIM BUSY FOR HOURS

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!!!

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

    I bought this for my son, he absolutely loves his new Xbox! It’s very light and small just the right size. Got it just in time and couldn’t wait until Christmas!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Get this if you don’t have a 4k TV

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

    Awesome for its size and price. If you don’t have a 4k tv i would recommend this since you can get 1440 display and 60fps. This is plenty fine for most people.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Its great

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

    Its a great system and fast too. Does not take long to boot or load games. Cloud gaming is smooth too.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love playing games with my son

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

    My son and I love playing on our Xbox. The price paid was a good deal and item shipped on time. No complaints.

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

    For the casual gamer

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

    Worth it to get if you’re a casual gamer. I got this version for a friend and wish I’d have kept it for myself. Getting the game pass is also recommended.

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

      What a great friend! We're excited to hear your new Xbox Series S Console has met your expectation of how a next-generation console should perform, and that you've paired up with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The best combination available, pairing your disc-free console with a digital catalog hundreds of titles deep is a no-brainer! We're thrilled you are enjoying your time, and glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent computer

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

    Excellent computer. There's nothing to talk about Apple. Always producing products with excellence and revolutionizing the world in technology.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I was looking for

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

    Xbox Series S is all I need. I don’t have physical games so this one does it all. The graphics are great, I have an average smart 4K tv and quality is great.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We are so happy to hear that you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and its awesome features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good budget system

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

    It’s a good budget system if you already have a PS5 or Series X. Def a good system for younger kids. Bought for my kids while I have the higher end Series X. If you don’t have either the PS5/SEries X it would be smarter just to save a few more bucks and upgrade to those instead of the series s

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

      We're glad that you appreciate the value and benefits of Xbox Series S, especially as a starter game console for younger kids. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; we hope your children have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XBox X and S takes the tittle over PS5

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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.

    I gave my son the xbox series X for Christmas. I loved it so much, I ended up buying the xbox series S for me. Hard working Dad’s deserves to have fun too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      It is great to hear that you and your son are enjoying the upgrade to the Xbox Series X and the Xbox Series S. Thank you for sharing your experience.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft