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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 13198 reviews

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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 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty solid budget console

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I honestly only bought this because it was the only kind of next gen console I could get my hands on, but it's actually a pretty impressive piece of hardware. Runs smoothly and the games are legit. Only downside is the small storage space

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speed

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

    Loads so much faster, game play is great graphics more crisp. Price made me choose against PlayStation. But I’m glad I did

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

      Whether it be its near-instant load times, enhanced graphic capabilities, or simply the package as a whole, we're thrilled you've been enjoying your sessions with your new Xbox Series S Console. We're glad you're pleased with your purchase! Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with the community. We appreciate your feedback, and are happy to be a host for your next-generation gaming experience.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great value for your money

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

    has worked great and run with no issues, definitely a good buy

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best console yet

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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.

    Best Xbox yet load times are amazing graphics are great, hope anyone else considering if it’s worth it reads this and now knows that it is!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Seriously think about more memory

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

    Easy to set up, but I would recommend getting an external drive or upgrading the memory. I filled it up fast with the game pass.

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

      Combining your new Xbox Series S Console and an Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription is the perfect next-generation gaming duo! We approve. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we appreciate it. If you are looking for guidance when it comes to storage management, we recommend the following link. We've created a helpful resource for our users, designed to help configure the perfect system for their setup. Find all you need to streamline your environment, here: https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/storage/manage-storage

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, 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.

    My daughter loves her new Xbox! It’s so versatile and loading time it’s super fast! the graphics are amazing! Definitely a Good pick.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Next Stsp

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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. Have had zero issues. It's small and simple and when they are more easily available to get in stock I highly recommend it.

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

      Thanks for recommending your new Xbox Series S! It's great to hear that it's working well for you. We hope you have a lot of fun playing games on Xbox.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Not the Best but Great Buy.

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

    Decent console for the price. Great graphics and runs fast but the only downside is the digital only factor. But it is a great buy.

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

      We're thrilled to know you are enjoying the next-generation gaming experience your new Xbox Series S Console hosts. From the optimized computing power, to the graphics capabilities, we're happy to hear you have found your new console to support your needs. And, if you're looking to build out your game catalog a bit more, try pairing with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate! Gain instant access to hundreds of titles instantly. Find all you need to know, here: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/xbox-game-pass

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Value Entry-Level Console

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

    I upgraded to an Xbox Series X, but this Xbox Series S was great value for the performance it provided. A fantastic entry-level console.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good alternative

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

    Runs 1440p well. I was originally using a cheap hdmi cord, switched to a 2.1 hmdi cable and the difference is definitely noticeable. Storage is small, I did order the expansion card recently (on sale) which helped a ton, I was only able to have two games installed at a time which was extremely annoying. If you are fine with gaming at 1440p, then go for this.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love this size and the speed of these new units

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

    The size of these new consoles are great. Makes it a lot easier to find a home by the TV. The boot up time is very quick with the SSD. It doesn't use the old discs, so it keeps the area clean of plastic disc cases. If you want to play your old disc games you might want to keep an old unit around. I like the direction Microsoft has gone with these. If I was a big time gamer I would get the X.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A+ system!!

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

    System arrive earlier than expected. Easy pickup and the system is awesome. Fast load times on games and spectacular graphics. A+.

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

      We're happy to have achieved such a high mark in your eyes! Whether it be the vivid graphics, incredible load speeds, or simply the ease of use and setup, we're thrilled you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your experience with us. We really appreciate it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Graphics

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Xbox baby

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

    It's nice quiet and small the graphics are amazing the quick resume is one of the best features on the system and very quick load times

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

      Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts on the Xbox Series S. We are glad you are enjoying the compact size, graphics, and quick resume feature. Wishing you happy gaming!

      Cheers,
      Kiernan
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Mobility is king.

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

    The Series S is the perfect console for next gen gaming. One of the biggest bonuses to this decision is mobility. The series S is small enough that it fits perfectly into a backpack. Mix that with any half decent portable monitor and you have a console that can be set up at home on a big screen or brought to the office for break room play, of course that depends wholly on the job you have and I can’t recommend shirking work duties for elden ring.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Powerful little

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

    The smallest Xbox ever made Compact design, powerful specs Completely silent in operation Faster load times

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My new system!

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

    I love it! It’s fast, smooth & beautiful. Im so happy with my decision to grab it!

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Ok but only 512 GB memory

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

    Nice xbox but if you play a lot of games and need memory you might buy the bigger memory xbox.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XBOX Series S is a BEAST!

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

    Oh man Microsoft out did themselves again! This little console is amazing and I upgraded from my XBOX One X. This thing loads so fast, getting back to my games is quick. It is much smother and clearer. If your questioning if this is good enough, well guess what it more then is. I feel this system is the way to go. I've been trying to get the Series X but it is so difficult. I got the Series S for my son for Christmas and was blown away on how awesome it it. so I grabbed one for myself. Highly recommend it.

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

      We're thrilled to hear you are enjoying your new Xbox Series S Console! There's a ton of power packed into your new system, and we're excited you are taking full advantage. From an improved user interface, to added Quick Resume functionality and optimized computing power, there's not much your new console can't do. Thank you for taking some time to share your experience with the community! We appreciate it.

      Happy Gaming,
      Brad - Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Size

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Upgrade

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

    Exceptional load times, compact size, perfectly fits the need of a casual gamer with children!

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

      It is great to hear that you are enjoying the Xbox Series S and its awesome features. 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

    Best console ever

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

    This is one of the best consoles that have come out. I have both but the graphics and speed are amazing. Extremely fast downloads.

    I would recommend this to a friend