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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
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very pleased

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

    A great Segway into next gen. Very affordable. I can tell no difference when compared to the x. Except for the storage. I recommend getting an internal storage

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Save the money, it’s worth it!

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

    Absolutely love my purchase decision. I was skeptical about going with the Xbox Series S over the X. I actually was coming from a Playstation 4 Pro console. This decision was 100% worth it. Yes, games run in 1440p, but you don’t know a big difference because of the higher frame rates (120hz). The high refresh rate does require a capable monitor or TV. Xbox Gamepass is a game changer. In my opinion, this is the best deal in gaming. Period. Also I’m happy that I didn’t spend the crazy money for a Series X, and did have to buy a 4K high refresh monitor. Those things are crazy expensive. Save the money, this is a great product. One note: I did have to quickly buy the storage expansion. Gamepass makes you want to download all the games.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great graphics & load times but...

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

    The graphics & load times are improved but the 512GB fills up fast. The system requires 140GB which leave around 372GB for games... not much. You can only storage games on an external HD, not play directly from the external HD. If you want to store more games on your console, you need a Seagate Storage Expansion Card for Xbox Series X|S 1TB Solid State Drive ($220.00)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing experience with the new box

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

    Pros- Good selection of games, very smooth as compared to the previous versions, size is comfortable as compared with x. Cons - storage limitations, only one remote

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good price

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

    Good console for the price $300 is a steal for 120 fps and im glad i was able to get my hands on of the new gen consoles would highly recommend this but if you have money for the series x that would be like another step up

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing console

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

    What can I say besides WOW! This console is awesome for someone starting out on Xbox. The graphics are great, game pass is a very good service. Only downside is the amount of space in the console. Definitely a must buy

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

      Hey there,

      Welcome to the Xbox Family! We're thrilled to have you, and excited to hear you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console. There's a lot to love about your new system, and we're delighted to know you have found it to suit your needs. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We know storage can sometimes be tricky, so we've put together a helpful resource. Below is a link to a collection of how-to guides and tutorials, created to help our users achieve the most ideal storage configuration for them. Find all you need, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Cons mentioned:
    4k, Storage

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best deal for Next Gen

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

    Best deal in next gen gaming. I have a series X and the S is for my older non 4K TV. If you don’t need 4K this is the way to go. Only downside is the storage space but I bought the expansion drive to switch between the X and S.

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

      Hi Danny,

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on the Xbox Series S. We are glad to hear that you are enjoying it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great system for travel

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Travel regularly and bought so that at night my son and I can play/talk. Works great and easy to travel with in carry on bag.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next-gen that goes easy on the wallet!

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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 still have no idea how I managed to order this AND have it shipped/delivered all within 1 day but I’m definitely not complaining! I ordered this for my girlfriend and she absolutely loves it! It’s the perfect option for a “budget” next-gen experience. My main critique is the rather low amount of internal storage given the obnoxiously large file size of games nowadays. Thus, I highly recommend getting an external hard drive which I know you can always find good deals on. Just know that you can only play next-gen games if they’re installed on the internal drive. You can still move those games on an external drive for the sole purpose of storage which still saves you from having to delete and re-download them.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good to be back

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

    Waited for this to drop and battled for months to grab a console. LOVE it. Switched back to Xbox after being on PlayStation for a few years. Compact design fits anywhere. Stage lack of hard drive space is the only issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Speed
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    Memory

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful little console

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

    This console with the game pass is a great combo! For what you pay for it feels like such a steal. It’s quick and powerful, the only downside is the memory. Definitely wish it came with more memory

    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.

    Not a fan of digital but I did change my mind after I bought a couple of 360 games, compact (which is perfect for lack of space) and generally really good

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

    Great

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

    The great product great service great quality. I would recommend it for anybody else.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series S- exceptional

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are fantastic!!!!! I have the 1TB for my home, I’ve purchased 2 for my kids, and 1 for my grandson. There easy to take with you on any occasion. Great for TV streaming. Resolution is beautiful and system is fast. It will fit in nearly every place in the house cause it being no bigger than a shoe box. Highly recommend. I only wish expansion cards weren’t so expensive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best value in gaming

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

    With all the recent sales of the XSS this is the best value in gaming. The small design and amount of game pass games makes this the go to console for Xbox.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent product

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

    This product works great, very satisfied with the purchase. Highly recommend. I originally wanted a series x, but no longer. The size is perfect, no overheating. Set up a cabinet fan in tv stand keeps it cool.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    We love our Xbox! We use it every day. Decided to upgrade and switch brands because the competitor product was not worth the price to us. This is a great console, and offers many of the same games that you get on other consoles. It offers a lot of entertainment for a great price. Has enough storage for probably 10 large games max, maybe 20 smaller games. Never had any issues with crashing. Game pass is a huge plus and definitely worth the extra money.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buy 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.

    As a gamer who appreciates all console this one is extremely well. Besides the memory storage issue for the price you cant go wrong with this. I have the series x as well and the difference is minor.

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

    I like how compact the system is. Not too heavy at all and easy storage.its also a premium performance.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small but Mighty

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

    Small yet powerful. Great for casual gamers and streamers

    I would recommend this to a friend