The smallest and cheapest entry into next-gen gaming is also the most truncated - in resolution, a few features and, most notable, storage size. However, it is also a great jumping on point for those who aren't as hardcore as others, yet still want a very capable device. The Xbox Series S is fun, friendly and a significant upgrade on the Xbox One - although you might need to put some cash aside for an external hard drive or two.

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;

Stunning, compact design; SSD drive; Fantastic value;

No 4K support; No disc drive; Only 512GB storage;

The Xbox Series S is an incredible piece of engineering in many ways. Next-gen features such as instant loading in an incredibly compact and affordably priced device certainly help it fill a niche in the market that is not being met by the more expensive PlayStation 5 or the severely underpowered Nintendo Switch. Despite the things I like about the Series S, however, I can’t help but feel like the trade-offs it makes are not worth the $200 savings it provides, especially if you’re moving to it from a midcycle refresh like the Xbox One X or the PlayStation 4 Pro. I got my Series S in the same delivery as the Series X, and I was honestly more impressed by the former than the latter while unboxing the two consoles. It took me back to when I moved to America, and my original PAL PlayStation 2 wouldn’t work here, so I had to get a PlayStation 2 NTSC Slim. I was awestruck by how something so small could play all these incredible games, and while the Series S doesn’t shrink down to nearly the...

Incredibly portable; Good price; Great design;

Not worth the savings; Not enough storage;

this console is an excellent console! it does everything that you could possibly want it to do plus more. the quality of everything is just so perfect and i love using it. big thanks to JB HI-FI for giving me the experience of a lifetime with this console

Powerful console for such a small size. The series s is extremely quiet compared to xbox one s. The games loads much faster for optimised games and quick resume feature is amazing, probably the only reason that console gaming is better than PC. With the quick resume I can play 4-5 different games without having to quit at all. No matter even if you unplug your console, when you start the xbox it will resume your gameplay exactly where you left them with no loading time at all! And game pass for me is an absolute deal that let you try out lots of new games that you would never even play before, I’ve found lots of hidden gems and saved me lots of money from popular games that turned out to be bad.

Very good gaming console and good performance is well

Way better and faster than the old Xbox. Smaller in size, runs cooler. Only downside is I have a heap of old CDs I cant use.

Microsoft has hit this one out of the park for this price-point. Pros: - Size is very compact and even more suitable for entertainment units than previous consoles. - Packs all the new tech for a super fast experience. - Excellent price point Cons: - 512GB SSD only portions 362GB for games which is only ~5 AAA games. - No disc drive. - Most games only target 1080p, as opposed to Microsoft’s 1440p target

bought this and wasnt sure i had got the right one, downloaded halo mcc and was blown away by the overall improvements to this one series alone, even older titles such as gta 4 have best framerates on the market. new controller is mint as and the fluid inputs from the handpiece are so nice dont even feel the need for elite controller. get this over the one, xbox one x or s, u will see the difference in load times. also lil tip get a usb fan as these get a lil bit hotter than expected.

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 capacity is inexcusable for a console lacking a disk drive, making the expensive storage expansion an essential expense.

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 ;