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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:
    Graphics, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Meets MY standards

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

    Preforms well smaller then a box of cereal so placing anywhere isn’t that hard about the quarter the size of the original Xbox one. Graphics are also a improvement.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console for the price!

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

    So small and compact but packs a huge processing power for gaming! Love the size but wish it would have a disk to I could use it for other thing than gaming. Worth the money though!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox one s

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

    Love this Xbox was the only one available otherwise would have got the bigger one but this one works good fast start up you would notice the difference if your coming from an older Xbox

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little device

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

    Lots of fun with improved graphics over our old Xbox One. We really wanted a series X but even a year out they’re still being scooped by scalpers and impossible to get. When our Xbox One finally died, we ended up going with the Series S after a month of trying. Need all the fun toys working at home during the pandemic and it doesn’t seem like the X will be available any time soon. That said, this is an impressive little machine and I am glad we got it. It’s a huge upgrade and the graphics still look pretty great on our 4k TV. Best of all, we were able to pay a normal price without encouraging greedy scalpers.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Awesome....with one big problem.

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

    Awesome system....with one MAJOR flaw microsoft doesn't tell you about. I recently upgraded from my xbox one s to the series s and you can see a major difference in system speed, graphics etc. I had an external seagate drive attached to my one s and never had any issues. I assumed doing the same with this system wouldn't be a problem, however as you start to download games SPECIFICALLY designed for series x/s or cloud gaming, you are presented a message that because of the speed of the games, it has to be downloaded to the internal memory. So MAJOR drawback having only 512gb of internal memory. Now right now its not a huge issue because most games are not optimized for series x/s but when the gaming ramps up, space disappears quick. And unfortunately, xbox has said external drives even with usb 3.0 are not quick enough speed wise. So what does that mean? If you want to save more things on your xbox, you will need to purchase the additional seagate xbox ssd card which is 200$ for their lowest one. At that point, should have just purchased a series x.

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

    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.

    Great console, the graphics are great. The only negative thing is the storage amount but if you don't play that many games you should have no problem.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Oh yeah!!!

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

    First of all this thing is a beast. I love having it and game pass takes it to a whole other level. I like how small it is because I travel a lot so it goes with me. This is a must buy.

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

      Hey Alan,

      We're thrilled you are enjoying your time with your new Xbox Series S Console! And, even happier to hear you already paired with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. There's truly no better way to explore all that the next generation of gaming has in store. Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate it, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of Fun

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

    Performs very wells for such a small console. Very good for light gaming at the end of the day. Really enjoyed playing titles such as Elden Ring

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy with my purchase

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

    I got exactly what I wanted from Best Buy: an Xbox Series S, very quickly and easy. Pickup was hassle-free, and the console works spectacularly. I bought it to play Mortal Kombat 1, Starfield, and a few other games, and it does so flawlessly. My only "complaint" would be the storage space, but since that's on the product label, you know what you're getting into, and it can be easily fixed by buying an external hard drive.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Item!

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

    I was never into gaming, but decided to purchase this as a Christmas gift (FROM: me - TO: me). Man am I glad I did. This is easy to use. Easy to setup. I (personally) love the idea of being digital only. I’m not wanting a bunch of games laying around. This with an xBox Game Pass is PERFECT!!! I get to play so many games because of the pass. The console is sleek and performs great. I have not had any issues. The controller is easy to use and performs very well too.

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

    The Xbox XS is truly an exceptional gaming console that stands out from the rest. Its outstanding level of performance is unmatched, making it the ultimate choice for any serious gamer out there. I'm really drawn to the Xbox XS when it comes to gaming consoles. It just has an incredible level of performance that really sets it apart from the competition. There's no doubt in my mind that this is the gaming console to beat if you're a serious gamer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing!

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

    This Xbox is great! I upgraded from the Xbox one x and overall there is a big difference. Load times are a lot faster and the graphics look better. Glad I bought the series s!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great alternative console

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

    Bought as a gift and they loved it. Great alternative if you can’t get a series S. Other than low storage, nothing bad about the console. Great value for the price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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 console if you are running on a budget. And it is extremely quiet and compact. Beautifully designed and solid controller.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for the price

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

    This is basically a device for furthering the Xbox Game Pass subscriptions, but it's a great device for that. Tiny yet capable and at a good entry price.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    I was a Sony guy , but really wanted a console so I decided to get this . It works great, very user friendly with good graphics. No complaints

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great on a budget

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

    This device is a great compromise between price and performance 1440p with 120hz works just great. Also having the SSD gives it the next gen loading speed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    The best console you can buy to get into next gen.

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

    I love this console! , it works great and for 300 bucks its one of the best consoles you can buy today to get into the next gen. I would recommend this to a friend.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerhouse!

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

    The Xbox series s is a powerhouse of a console! Can’t beat it for the price! Goes perfectly with Xbox game pass!

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

    Got new one for son. He loves it. Much smaller n compact. Just wish there was more memory

    I would recommend this to a friend