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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, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Much better than old one!

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

    Xbox. This Xbox is one of the best text boxes for the money. Great value and just leaps better than the old one.

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

    Pretty beasty small device!

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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 skeptical about getting one because I already had a PS5 but wanted this Series S for Gamepass and Emulation. Oh my what an aamzing device! I even bought the OG MW2 and been playing backwards compatibility games. You will not regret this little machine! I have also been playing a lot of PS2 games on this unit through developer mode. Must buy!!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great and cheap way to get into 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.

    It's a great and cheap way to get into next gen. Fast load times with good graphics and easy to set up and place. I would highly recommend

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Worth the Money, IMO just as fast and as good graphics as the Series X. Save some money and just get the S.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    X L N T

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

    Solid system starts and loads games quickly graphics are the best most TV’s can display. Good for transporting around small lightweight

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox

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

    This was a great upgrade from my Xbox one. Graphics are amazing and load times are so quick. Would recommend getting this product if you are a gamer.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    an amazing buy for anyone

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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.

    you cant find a better bang for your buck. This console with or without 4k is an incredible buy. WOW with xbox gamepass the options are limited, And its so small!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mostly great one caveat with digital games and gam

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

    This system is perfect for your kids and really runs a lot of games very well. That said, digital games and family sharing is a giant pain to set up and most issues would be avoided with physical games. Problem one, you can’t own two copies of Minecraft and play them simultaneously under one family. But you can play them if the consoles aren’t tied to the family but then you lose the live access that a family can share. If you join family for Gamepass you can’t play the game simultaneously but both consoles have live access. Now I have 2 Xbox’s separated and 2 trials of Gamepass also separated so kids can play Minecraft online. My point is the digital console is great until you get into this nonsense. The controller is insanely clickly

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

    Xbox series s

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

    Very good quality. Runs great. Use it for fortnight

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Small and compact

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

    Works great and very compact. Super easy for my wife to use.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing game console

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

    Smaller than I thought but it's a very powerful machine that runs any game smoothly.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great second Xbox for your desk

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

    I've been using this as a second xbox that's connected to my monitor of my work desk. I use a Mac for work but when I want to take a break, I switch my display to the xbox and I can game immediately. It's small, unobtrusive and serves as my primary gaming device when I'm playing games solo. I have a separate Xbox Series X in my family room attached to the TV which serves as my primary party/media consumption device. Only thing to note is that you can't be logged into xbox live with the same account on both devices at the same time. It will log you out of the other device.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loved it!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Absolutely in love with this product! I didn’t realize it didn’t have a compartment for discs but honestly it doesn’t even matter because if you get the game pass you’re set for a long while! I got it for my fiancés birthday last year and he fell in love too! And I was hooked the moment Hogwarts came out! Ran beautifully on the console and im tempted to buy another for mommy living room

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good and the Bad

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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 PlayStation guy for a long time, but sense it is so hard to get your hands on a PS5 I bought the Xbox series S. I never owned a Xbox before so I figured I would see what it was like and see if I wanted to switch consul loyalties. I'm impressed with the graphics and load times, and game selection on the xbox... If it wasn't for the fact that this xbox has been malfunctioning and is starting to look like it is going to stop working ever sense I received this consul in the mail 3 days ago I would have given it 5 stars. Now i'm just hoping I didn't get a defective product and that these screeching noises followed by the consul shutting off and turn back on during game play aren't going to lead to this product fully breaking and not working anymore. (fingers crossed)

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
      Posted .

      Hey Michael,

      We're sorry to hear there's an issue with your new Xbox Series S. Our team at Xbox Support may be able to assist. We recommend troubleshooting the problem with them here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/browse

      Hope that helps,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Next Gen Gaming

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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 was able to pick This up after Christmas even though it is not the X I am happy with how fast it is. Also the size surprised me a lot I like how small it is.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love this !!

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

    LOVE it! very nice size to fit in small places. it was very easy to set up!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good console if not going 4k

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

    Good console. Easiest to buy. But if you have opportunity to buy series X. It worth spend extra $200 for extra performance and storage

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    fast gaming sysyem

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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.

    Fast gaming system and not as big of a system as I thought! Looks kind of like a speaker lol but loads games fast and is easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Solid upgrade over my launch model Xbox one. Games load quickly, graphics are good enough for me (I am a casual gamer now that I am a parent).

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

    Great Next Gen Console for 1440p

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

    Great price for the hardware. If you are wanting a next gen console, but okay with 1440p gaming, then this is the one to get. If you have to have 4K, then you are better off going for the Series X. Otherwise, this is a great gaming console. Load times are very quick. The only thing I didn’t care for was the controller, but that is only because I have large hands. If you have large hands, then you might experience cramping after about 30 minutes or so of gaming. If this is the case, then the previous Xbox controller might be better for you since it still compatible with it.

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

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience with us on the Xbox Series S. We are happy that you are enjoying how fast it is and its other features.

      Happy Gaming,
      Katie
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft