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: Nick , review by: techradar.com
The smallest Xbox ever made, Compact design, powerful specs, Completely silent in operation, Faster load times
Only capable of 1440p resolution when gaming, 512GB SSD fills up fast, No disc drive, UI can be overwhelming at first
The Xbox Series S is a great entry point into next-gen gaming for those who have no qualms about buying games digitally, or subscribe to Xbox Game Pass, without the sizable financial outlay required to own a full-blown next-gen console. However, it has si...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Chris , review by: stuff.tv
An affordable but legitimate next-gen upgrade, Lightning fast performance, Xbox Game Pass represents one hell of a deal
A lack of true next-gen launch titles, 512GB SSD won't go the distance
At this point we'd normally close out our review with some prosaic epiphany that neatly sums up the last 2000-or-so words, and true to form, we're still going to do exactly that. Listen up, though, because we want to really drive home why the Xbox Series...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: What , review by: whathifi.com
Attractively priced, Solid AV and gaming performance, Responsive controls,
Over-complicated AV set-up, Doesn't support native 4K gaming, Small hard drive,
Xbox has been pretty smart with the Xbox Series S - the price tag alone will be enough for some to give it serious consideration. However, if true 4K resolution gaming or playing 4K Blu-rays matters to you, it won't even be on your radar.If you aren't fus...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Robert , review by: T3.com
Stylish, compact design,Very affordable price point,Works great with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate,Can still play games at 1440p and up to 120fps,Storage can be easily expanded,Designed to play next-gen games,
Digital only, no disc drive, Only 364GB for games and apps out of the box, Extra storage space doesn't come cheap, Limited backwards compatibility,
In many ways I am more enamoured with the Xbox Series S than its flagship bigger brother. It's stylish, affordable, easy to setup and taps into the very slick Xbox ecosystem seamlessly. It also works with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate absolutely brilliantly, as...
Neat and small enough to hide away,Adds ray-tracing and faster loading times,Is great value when coupled with Game Pass,Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos for media and gaming,Great potential going forward
512GB internal SSD storage is measly - allowing for just nine games or so,Native next-gen games list is light at launch
That's likely the Xbox Series S' raison d'être. It isn't really for hardcore gamers, those who want to hook it up to a 4K OLED TV and play at the highest level of console graphics possible. It's for a more casual user, who also appreciates having all the...
Major performance upgrade on Xbox One S, Small and stylish design, Next-gen SSD reduce loading times dramatically, Incredible value considering the specs,
500GB storage is far too small, Lacks a disk drive, No support for Wi-Fi 6,
The Xbox Series S is the best next-gen console for anyone on a budget or without a high-end 4K TV, with the added performance power allowing for significantly better graphics than what's possible with an Xbox One S. However, the stingy 364GB storage capac...
Stunning, compact design, SSD drive, Fantastic value
No 4K support, No disc drive, Only 512GB storage
If you have a giant disc-based back catalogue, are confident you can spot the difference between true 4K and its upscaled equivalent, or are already getting heart palpitations thinking about only having 512GB of storage space, then the Series X may well b...
Abstract: The world was a different place in 2013, when Microsoft launched the Xbox One. Back then, the company was pitching consoles as living-room entertainment centres, with picture-in-picture display and built-in Skype and TV integration. The new Xbox models –...
This one is easy to sum up: The Xbox Series S is a next-gen gaming experience, but one with necessary compromises so that a more affordable entry-point into Microsoft's gaming ecosystem could be established. The SSD technology on offer is pretty much iden...
No one is denying the fact that the Series X is a superior console than the Series S. If you are a hardcore gamer and a fair idea of the console market, I am 100 per cent sure you will choose the Series X over the Series S any day. The Series X offers a d...
