Testseek.com have collected 117 expert reviews of the Microsoft Xbox Series S and the average rating is 78%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Microsoft Xbox Series S.
November 2020
(78%)
117 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(84%)
426 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Small and affordable
Can play all the same games as the Xbox Series X
Blazing fast load times
Thanks to SSD
Strong backward compatibility
Including accessories
Impressive value with low RRP
Great design with silent cooling
Quick Resume multiple games and boosted loading speeds
Xbox Game Pass and future firstparty investment bring exciting possibilities
Super affordable
Compact
Stylish chassis
Blistering-fast load speeds
Great performance
Compact size
Super-fast storage
1080p gaming at 120Hz
The cheapest entry to ray tracing
Backward compatible with a huge game library
1440p next-gen gaming
Plays all Xbox Series S|X games
Backwards compatible
Tiny form factor
Great price
Impressive FPS capabilities across many titles enhanced for newgen consoles
Xbox Game Pass and future firstparty investment bring exc
Fantastic game selection
Smooth performance
Sleek
Quiet design
Relatively inexpensive
Plays all games better than the Xbox One S can
New hardware and features to futureproof your entertainment center
SSD load times and Quick Resume
New controller is a small
But notable improvement
An excellent way to play Xbox Game Pass
Least expensive new Xbox since the Xbox 360
Easy app-based setup
Wide-ranging ecosystem
From cloud gaming to Game Pass
Media can stream at 4K
Quick Resume is pure magic
Lightning fast loading
Superb performance
Mind-bogglingly cheap
Compact design
Improved game performance
Huge backward-compatible library
The editors didn't like
Not as powerful as the Xbox Series X
Half the storage space as the Xbox Series X
No optical drive
Barebones nextgeneration features
Undeniably weak launch lineup
512GB SSD fills up crazy fast
Lacks future 8K support
Less power and storage than Xbox Series X
No optical drive
Controller requires AA batteries
Some games don't run at 120fps
No 4K graphics
Underpowered for a next-gen console
No disc drive
Limited storage
Can't play physical discs from previous generations
Not enough games "designed" for the console
512GB SSD fills up rapidly
Not very future-proof
Graphics and storage limitations
Plays some games at a lower resolution than the Xbox One X
Current Xbox Series S enhanced games look nice
But underwhelming there's not currently any games to truly display the console's capabilities
Small SSD will fill up fast
AllDigital
Game resolution tops out at 1440p
Loses the optical audio output
User interface remains cluttered
No 4K gameplay
Limited storage capacity
Lower-quality backward-compatible games
Summary
The Xbox Series S is undoubtedly the most adorable console of the next generation
But its tiny size comes at a cost. It can't play games in 4K
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Dave , review by: wccftech.com
Plays all games better than the Xbox One S can, New hardware and features to futureproof your entertainment center, SSD load times and Quick Resume, New controller is a small, but notable improvement, An excellent way to play Xbox Game Pass
Plays some games at a lower resolution than the Xbox One X, Current Xbox Series S enhanced games look nice, but underwhelming there's not currently any games to truly display the console's capabilities, Small SSD will fill up fast, AllDigital
The Xbox Series S is a system aimed at the player that just wants to play games. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Microsoft have made an all-digital system compelling even for an old gamer like myself, still clutching onto a physical collection. This console...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Will , review by: pcmag.com
Small and affordable
Can play all the same games as the Xbox Series X
Blazing fast load times, thanks to SSD
Strong backward compatibility, including accessories
Not as powerful as the Xbox Series X
Half the storage space as the Xbox Series X
No optical drive
A Budget Xbox With Features to Match
The Xbox Series S is the budget version of the Xbox Series X, and it shows. It might only cost $300, but it sacrifices too much compared with the Xbox Series X. The console lacks an optical drive, there’s half as much storage, and it’s drastically underpowered, so you can’t enjoy all of the detail and smoothness you get on the Xbox Series X.
Impressive value with low RRP, Great design with silent cooling, Quick Resume multiple games and boosted loading speeds, Xbox Game Pass and future firstparty investment bring exciting possibilities
Barebones nextgeneration features, Undeniably weak launch lineup, 512GB SSD fills up crazy fast
The Xbox Series S launches as the cheapest next-generation console this holiday, serving as a low-cost entry point into Microsoft's future gaming vision, with support for titles years out. It packs some welcome improvements throughout, speeding up load ti...
Compact design, Improved game performance, Huge backward-compatible library,
No 4K gameplay, Limited storage capacity, Lower-quality backward-compatible games, Summary, The Xbox Series S is undoubtedly the most adorable console of the next generation, but its tiny size comes at a cost. It can't play games in 4K, doesn't have a dis
This is the question at the heart of the new console generation: Do you buy the all-digital edition and save some cash up front, or drop a few extra hundred on a full-fat console with more storage space and power? If you're eager to get your hands on a co...
Abstract: It's been a busy day for Microsoft's next-generation Xbox Series S console. The first details about the console leaked extensively early this morning, after which Microsoft simply threw up the white flag and officially announced the console and its $299...
The Xbox Series S 1TB doesn't reinvent the wheel, but with smart enhancements like the storage boost, it remains the most affordable entry point to current-gen gaming...
Sleek, compact design, Offered at a low price while still containing many of the next-gen features offered by the Series X, Game Pass and backwards compatibility offer a vast library of games
No 4K support, Lack of next-gen games at launch, Expanding storage is costly
"No matter how you slice it, the Series S offers a stellar value in terms of features, games catalogue and price, and it's easy to recommend to almost anyone"...
Published: 2023-11-01, Author: Chris , review by: stuff.tv
Pros, An affordable but legitimate next-gen upgrade, Lightning fast performance, Xbox Game Pass represents one hell of a deal
Cons, A lack of true next-gen launch titles, 512GB SSD won't go the distance, Compromised visuals
The Xbox Series S is a next-gen console in almost every sense, but more than that, it's a next-gen console that won't price anybody out. Yes, you're not going to get the ultimate 4K/60fps experience that the beefier Xbox can deliver, and you should know t...
Fantastic compact design, Slick and snappy UI, Ample horsepower for next-gen gaming at 1080p and 1440p
Lacks 4K gaming support, Limited storage
If you can get all your gaming in within the constraints of the SSD, the Xbox Series S is a superb little console. It's ideal for the more casual gamer or for someone with a gaming PC or Playstation as their main, but who fancies a little Xbox Games Pass...
I really think only parents with young children that are just starting to play video games should invest in the console.Editors' RecommendationsMicrosoft Xbox Series X review: A sports car with no gas Xbox Series X vs. PS5 PS5 vs. PS5 Digital Edition PS4...
