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Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 554 reviews

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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96%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers enjoy the Xbox Series S's affordable price, ease of use, and excellent gaming performance. Many appreciate its compact size, perfect for smaller spaces or travel. However, some users point out the limited storage capacity as a drawback, necessitating the purchase of external storage. The lack of a disc drive is another aspect that some find inconvenient.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Disc drive

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very impressive but here’s why

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

    The Xbox Series S is a great little console for the price. It’s fast, plays games smoothly, and loads super quickly. Game Pass makes it even better since you get tons of games to play. Sure, there’s no disc drive, but if you’re cool with digital games, it’s no big deal. If you want next-gen gaming without spending a fortune, this is a solid choice.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Xbox series s performance

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

    The Xbox series s console has got to be one of the best consoles for a person to get out there. The Xbox series s came with its own HDMI cable, for you to hook to a TV or monitor. It is also the perfect size for your desk and is smaller than a PS5. The performance of the Xbox series s is above and beyond, with its great graphics. Also the Xbox series s runs insanely fast.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recently purchased 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.

    I recently purchased the Xbox Series S from Best Buy, and I couldn't be more thrilled with my decision! As a long-time gamer, I was looking for a next-gen console that offered great performance without breaking the bank, and the Series S has exceeded my expectations.

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

    Amazing Performance in a Compact Console!

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

    I’ve been using the Xbox Series S for a few weeks now, and it has completely exceeded my expectations. The load times are lightning fast thanks to the SSD, and even without a disc drive, the digital experience is smooth and convenient. Game Pass is a game-changer—so many titles available instantly! The graphics are sharp, and the console runs quietly, which is a big plus. It's compact, fits anywhere, and the controller feels great in hand. Highly recommended for casual and serious gamers alike!

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

    I love my Xbox

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

    The Xbox Series S has completely blown my socks off! It’s crazy how fast and smooth everything runs, and the graphics look incredible, especially for such a compact console. Load times are almost nonexistent . Whether I’m playing solo or with friends, I know I’m guaranteed a good time! If you’re on the fence, just go for it you won’t regret it!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love it!!!

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

    The most amazing system, fast and great quality gaming experience!!

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

    Xbox series s review!

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

    Best Buy was a perfect choice for this Xbox we bought. The Xbox was in perfect condition, storage is amazing, and everything works so quick. Not only were they fast, but they were also incredibly kind. Their price is the most reasonable around for this type of system. This is the second Xbox we’ve bought from them. Thanks for everything!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great console

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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.

    Great console, I also have a series X for different games but I got this series s for my wife and her flight simulator set up. The series s does it's job and runs clean. Plenty of drive space for what we use it for and easily can expand the space for more games. Easy set up and the price is right for next gen.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game console no cds and cases everywhere

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

    Great Xbox game console and great price. No need for all the CDs and game cases everywhere getting all damaged and scratched in this day and age. Kids and I love it

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Console

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

    Console is the cheaper option than to get the Series X. It doesn’t have the same graphics settings but performs just as well with gaming and fps. This is a great gift for family members, would recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • 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.

    Best game ever I love this game so much all I do is play it and I stream on it and go live on twitch all I do is play Fortnite and 2k25 game pass is so low it doesn’t even cost to much

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

    Works great

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

    Works great, and runs very quiet. Would recommend next one up or an external storage if you play games that require more storage.

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

    Worth it

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

    My lil xbox is standing strong even after a few years and is still quiet, a bit small on storage but i just added an external hardrive and problem solved

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Happy customer

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

    I needed something that I could just play and take my mind off of reality for a while, this was the perfect product for me

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

    The xbox

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

    My son love hes new xbox it has a good quality he will not change hes xbox for anything

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

    Xbox S

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

    Got this to play Rivals with my wife and the team Members who helped me were great! Haven’t played Xbox in years and glad to have bought from Best Buy!

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

    Good Budget System

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

    I bought this to bring with me on trips because it is very small and easy to carry. It runs esports games like Apex, Valorant, and Fortnite pretty well, but the latest AAA games look and perform much worse on Series S than on the more expensive Series X and PS5. The 500gb storage capacity will fill up pretty fast, but if you only play a few games every week, it won't be too much of a problem. It is a good secondary machine, but if you don't have a console already I would recommend the PS5 instead.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    christmas gift

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

    i bought this for my boyfriend as an early christmas gift and he loves he plays it whenever he has free time!!! definitely worth the price

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

    Very good

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

    It works, is compact. Is white, very good. Is Panchostan we don’t have technology this good. Very happy. I buy for my mother. She love it

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

    Easy purchase, friendly service and I love it

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

    Had been having some trouble with my Xbox one for a few months. Shopped on the Best Buy app, put in a pickup order and picked up within the hour. Friendly service paired with an amazing product. Appreciate all the help!

    I would recommend this to a friend