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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

    Xbox review

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

    This is a good system. Small enough to bring with you anywhere and you dont have to worry about losing any cd games or worry about them getting scratched up since everything is digital.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system for great price.

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

    I’ve had it for almost a month and can’t stop playing it. It’s super fast and the graphics are really good. If you only play a few games at time the storage is decent too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Truly The Best Buy

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

    I had good luck ordering through Best Buy. The pickup was fast and easy and the Xbox Series S is honestly the best bang for your buck. It does everything I need it to and it is a step up from the Xbox One X. Plus, it fits right into the entertainment center perfectly and is quiet as a mouse.

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

      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and its features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    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.

    I got this a few weeks ago and it was way better than the old gen S. It runs way smoother and the loading times are so much faster. It also is very small and takes up such little space which was perfect for me because my desk isn’t that big so now I can fit more stuff on it. 10/10 recommend

    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.

    I highly recommend This to anyone who’s on a budget but wants a good gaming experience very sleek and small you can fit it anywhere and it works extremely well.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Finally

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

    I finding got my hands on this console. I bought this for my son and he loves it. I appreciate the simple process to get this product. Overall the devices works well, don’t take up a lot of space, however; storage went out fast but nothing that an external drive won’t fix.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series s

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

    Great system definitely worth the price this xbox is top of the line

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect price and quality

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

    I bought this xbox about 1 year ago. It has very good price because if you wanna buy an xbox series x you have to pay about $500 for more 500gb space, but I bought a 1Tb hard drive. It was more cheaper for me.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gaming Couple Review

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

    I think Best Buy has probably handled stocking these better than most retailers did, especially with how hard these are to find. This was my second Next-Gen console, this one for my wife, who was using my hand-me-down Xbox one S. Best Buy made it simple and easy to surprise my wife and have her pick it up herself. This was an added touch that I really appreciate their app having. Best Buy did a 10/10 on this purchase. The Console Itself: It’s definitely not the Series X in terms of processing power, which led to a loss of fluidity in frame rate at times, but this was far and few between, happening exclusively on large MMORPG’s Such as Black Desert. It’s internal storage is laughable, considering large games can be 100’s of gbs. An easy fix is to just pick up a 2 tb hard drive from seagate. That’s what she did, and now she has more room that I do. Overall, it was a great buy for us. If you’re looking to game with your partner, the series S is an awesome option!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great, BUT!

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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.

    Great Console with fast speeds, the one downside this that you can only download literally 3 games and run out of storage so be prepared to buy an extension hard drive and they can run up to $220 for the lates model of Xbox extension card. Xbox can run up to 120GHZ and Run 4K

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

      Thank you for taking a few minutes to outline your experience for us! We appreciate your feedback, and are happy to hear you are enjoying the near-instant load times and optimized computing power of your new Xbox Series S Console. We know an efficient storage system can make or break a setup, so we've created a helpful resource. Below is a link to our collection of guides and tutorials, built to assist our users in achieving the storage environment that works for them. Find all you need to maximize your capacity, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    X Box Series S

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

    My son absolutely loves this gaming system over the previous generation. It has more dynamic worlds, faster load times, and the design is really nice. Happy of the price as well. The only thing is you will need to buy an external drive for more storage space.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Graphics, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for The Casual Gamer

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

    I was looking to upgrade from my Xbox One and decided to go with the Series S since I am only a “casual gamer.” I’m glad I did! The counsel performs very well and the games look amazing. The Series S was a great upgrade.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it

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

    Love this Xbox. I went with the S because I couldn’t get my hands on an X, but honestly it’s more than enough for me. I upgraded from an original Xbox one, so the leap is enormous. The speed that this Xbox runs in comparison to the Xbox one is night and day.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice fast small console

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

    Purchased this after I was one of the lucky ones who was able to get the series X at launch, tried getting one for my brother, but this one was the only one available and I was lucky enough at the time to get it for him. He likes it, it's fast for being it's amazingly small size.

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

      We're excited you were able to get your hands on one! Thank you for taking some time to share your thoughts with the community, we appreciate your insight. We couldn't be happier to hear you are enjoying the disc-free configuration of your new Xbox Series S Console, and are finding the optimized computing power and portable design to your liking. We're 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

    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.

    Love this console. It’s perfect for the living room, where I have a Series X in my media room. I’m able to play this one with my wife and with guests we have over on the comfort of our couch and it honestly performs just as well as the Series X does.

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

    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.

    Great price awesome graphics good value for the money awesome upgrade

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s ok.

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

    Just wait for the series X. In all honestly this is a great value for what it is. If you plan to buy this and pair it with game pass, great, it’s perfect. That said, expect to pay Xbox prices on all games and be subject to only their sales. I personally prefer to have the option to buy disc games for much cheaper. That alone makes the X worth it to me, not to mention the obvious power difference and increased load times etc.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 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.

    The Xbox Series S is fast, powerful, and affordable. Quick Resume, 120 FPS, and Game Pass make gaming smooth and exciting. I loved it so much that I bought one for my little cousin—he’s obsessed! Perfect for any gamer looking for next-gen performance in a compact, budget-friendly package.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome product

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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 great. I wish the larger model was available. I use it for gaming and as a multimedia device for streaming. With games, they are so much faster and the wait time is practically eliminated for hi graphics games like assassins creed.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    I'm not a gamer but,

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

    I'm new to gaming. This is the first console I've ever used. I basically chose this for its price and whether it would play Hogwarts Legacy efficiently. I asked a gamer about different consoles and went with the one i could afford. I'm satisfied with what it does. The only problem is there is no disc drive. All games are digital.

    I would recommend this to a friend