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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 series s

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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.

    Great first console. Best purchase I made for myself. Everything I needed.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S Review

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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 amazing! It’s small so it doesn’t take up a lot of space and it’s powerful. Compared to the Xbox one S there’s a big difference and it’s worth the upgrade.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Unsung hero of 9th gen consoles

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

    This beauty accelerated my transition to mostly digital/online gaming and it's been a beautiful experience, not just because I no longer have to deal with disc case clutter but also because the Series S is a true entertainment hub. Perhaps the thing I appreciate most about it is that it works with just about every streaming app out there from HBO Max to Showtime Anytime to even the Criterion Channel. It's tiny compared to most consoles nowadays and that only adds to its usefulness. My Series S, I feel, best represents the consolidation of entertainment in the console. A true one-stop shop for my entertainment.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Super fun especially for someone who doesn’t need much storage and is new to gaming! Very easy to set up, use and download games :)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Ill go over a ps5 to this

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

    Whole point is its cheap and also you can connect a mouse and a keyboard. So you can play games like in a pc. Pretty cool.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small powerful console

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

    Small powerful console. Fast loading and fun. Great next generation console. Wanted the series x but couldn't find it. The machine is awesome too. I'll get the series x later.

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

      Hi there,

      We are happy to hear that you are enjoying how fast the Xbox Series S is and how powerful it is. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for casual gaming

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

    I am not a gamer. But this is a great console to play casually for a few hours over the weekend when you've got free time.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox Series S

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

    Works great. As advertised and listed. Kids enjoy it.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Game Pass makes this a wonderful little box

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

    As somebody who struggled to get into games after the PS4/Xbox 1 era, this console helps make that transition easier. Combine that with Game Pass, and this makes video games so much more affordable to a point I am able to play with my friends over Xbox Live again, which I have not done in years. It won’t play games in 4K or anything, but as somebody who doesn’t have (or need) a 4K, OLED, HDR, etc screen, it still gets the job done by playing the latest games like a pro.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Does what it’s supposed to do!

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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 fairy fast and plays smoothly. I haven’t had any issues so far. Just wish it came with more storage space included.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the upgrade!

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

    Happy with my purchase. I upgraded from 1TB xboneS. The only con I have about it is the 512GB internal drive. I was already prepared for the small amount of memory bc I already own a baraacuda 2TB ssd drive. The series S internal drive can hold about 4-6 games depending on the size of each game. I would keep any games that are optimized for Series S and store all other games on the external ssd drive (definitely must have IMO). I’ve been playing Warzone and coldwar lately and those two games together take up a good chunk of internal memory drive. With that said, I only have 2 maybe 3 other games that can be installed from Game Pass.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small powerful console

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

    I love my Xbox series s is super cheap for a powerful console also you can move it around anywhere and when you take a trip it can easily fit in a book bag, is very light also.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good for the price

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

    Good gaming system for the price it's alright can't complain it's up there with the ps5 good graphics responds well and plays games with no problems

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!

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

    Love this system, I was unable to find a series x unfortunately but this was a great alternative with similar performance. And at a cheaper price point.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    4k

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A gamepass machine to compliment my ps5.

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

    Works great. Have a ps5 so this is just a game pass machine. $200 cheaper than the series x and even though the 4k is upscaled to my tv, you'd have a hard time noticing.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and powerful

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

    Very small and powerful gaming unit..its no X but it does the job..i got this for my sons and they love it..its not the disc version but they dont care ;)

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    New era of Xbox

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

    Xbox has been always my favorite. I am a big fan of the small compact design. Performance is better than expected

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

    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.

    Great performance, loads way faster compared to the previous generation. Picture quality is improved as well and can be noticed instantly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Big deal in a small package plus Game Pass!

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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 thing. Great for a bedroom mini-pc. Have my real rig in the Living Room but with Game Pass I use the Xbox a lot and it runs well for not being THAT powerful

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

      The slim, sleek design of your new Xbox Series S Console means it fits right into any room or configuration. We're happy to be a beneficial addition to yours! Pairing your new system with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is the absolute right call, we certainly approve. Thank you for sharing your experience! We appreciate your feedback, and are glad it was a good investment for you.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets the job done

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

    Works for my use. I pretty much only play COD lol. Gets the job done while taking up minimal space.

    I would recommend this to a friend