Testseek.co.uk 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
Incredibly portable
Good price
Great design
The smallest Xbox ever made
Compact design
Powerful specs
Completely silent in operation
Faster load times
An affordable but legitimate next-gen upgrade
Lightning fast performance
Xbox Game Pass represents one hell of a deal
Attractively priced
Solid AV and gaming performance
Responsive controls
Stylish
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
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
Pros
Major performance upgrade on Xbox One S
Small and stylish design
Next-gen SSD reduce loading times dramatically
Incredible value considering the specs
Stunning
SSD drive
Fantastic value
Fantastic compact design
Slick and snappy UI
Ample horsepower for next-gen gaming at 1080p and 1440p
The editors didn't like
Not worth the savings
Not enough storage
Only capable of 1440p resolution when gaming
512GB SSD fills up fast
No disc drive
UI can be overwhelming at first
A lack of true next-gen launch titles
512GB SSD won't go the distance
Over-complicated AV set-up
Doesn't support native 4K gaming
Small hard drive
Digital only
Only 364GB for games and apps out of the box
Extra storage space doesn't come cheap
Limited backwards compatibility
512GB internal SSD storage is measly - allowing for just nine games or so
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...
Impressive value with low RRP, Great design with silent cooling, Quick Resume multiple games and boosted loading speeds, Impressive FPS capabilities across many titles enhanced for newgen consoles, Xbox Game Pass and future firstparty investment bring exc
Not enough games "designed" for the console, 512GB SSD fills up rapidly
The Xbox Series S launched as the cheapest next-generation console last 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...
Fantastic game selection, Smooth performance, Sleek, quiet design, Relatively inexpensive
Not very future-proof, Graphics and storage limitations
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)In our Xbox Series S review, we discussed how this sleek, approachable console could be just the ticket for young, casual or budget-minded gamers who want the latest and greatest games, but aren’t quite ready to take a $500 plun...
Compact size, Super-fast storage, 1080p gaming at 120Hz, The cheapest entry to ray tracing, Backward compatible with a huge game library
No optical drive, Controller requires AA batteries, Some games don't run at 120fps
The Xbox Series S is Microsoft's new entry into its ecosystem. If you're happy to purchase all of your media through Microsoft's online store, you'll love the Xbox Series S. With a new tiny form factor, tweaked controller, and superfast storage, it's a gr...
1440p next-gen gaming, Plays all Xbox Series S|X games, Backwards compatible, Tiny form factor, Great price
No 4K graphics, Underpowered for a next-gen console, No disc drive, Limited storage, Can't play physical discs from previous generations
An affordable alternative for those without a 4K television.The Xbox Series S might be a bit of a step back from the Xbox One X in that it only outputs 1440p instead of native 4K, but the fact is that it's a next-gen console that plays next-gen games with...
Abstract: Despite having a less powerful GPU than the Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series S is definitely a true next-gen console that supports the same next-gen features including DirectX Ray Tracing, Quick Resume, and Auto HDR. Games that have been optimized for the X...
Abstract: We've got some bad news if you think that the start of 2021 will magically mean that Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S consoles will come back in stock. Back in late October, Xbox Chief Phil Spencer said that there will be "more demand than supply" and that...
Super affordable, Compact, stylish chassis, Blistering-fast load speeds, Great performance
Lacks future 8K support, Less power and storage than Xbox Series X
The Xbox Series S offers 4K gaming and lightning-fast load times in a small, compact chassis, but you miss out on some features in the name of affordability...
Abstract: We've just published our review of the Xbox Series X this morning, and we'll have to wait a bit before we can follow up with our review of the $299 Xbox Series S. Microsoft's second next-gen console will also ship on November 10 alongside the Series X, an...
