Best Value VERIFIED
Microsoft
Xbox Series S
Microsoft · Gaming Consoles
The value next-gen box: all-digital, tiny, and the cheapest way into Game Pass and 1440p 120Hz gaming.
4.5 100% recommend$299
8.4 score verified
ComparZone Score
8.4
Very good
The best-value entry to modern gaming: tiny, quiet, and cheap, with full Game Pass access.…
$299
best of 3 sellers
Price · trend
▼ $33
4 TFLOPs
GPU Power
Performance
1440p (up to 4K upscaled)
Max Resolution
Graphics
120 fps
Max Frame Rate
Graphics
Halo, Forza, Starfield
Exclusive Library
Library
512GB SSD
Storage
Storage
Why it stands out
Cheapest way into next-gen and Game
Cheapest way into next-gen and Game Pass
Compact and whisper-quiet
Compact and whisper-quiet
Targets 1440p at high frame rates
Targets 1440p at high frame rates
All-digital with a small SSD
All-digital with a small SSD
Category scores
marker = Gaming Consoles average
Performance profile
Xbox Series S Category avg
Decision snapshot
Best-in-class
Value
Beats avg by
-0.3 pts
Confidence
96 %
Data sources
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Data quality0%
Spec coverage0%
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Graphics 96% verified
Max Resolution96%1440p (up to 4K upscaled)
Max Frame Rate96%120 fps
Ray Tracing96%Yes
Storage 96% verified
Storage96%512GB SSD
Expandable Storage96%Yes
Disc Drive96%No
Library 96% verified
Backward Compatibility96%Yes
Exclusive Library96%Halo, Forza, Starfield
Design 96% verified
Weight96%1.93 kg
Performance 96% verified
CPU96%8-core AMD Zen 2 @ 3.6GHz
GPU Power96%4 TFLOPs
Memory96%10GB GDDR6
Price trend
$299▼ $33
low · $299high · $333
Review sentiment
4.5OUT OF 5
8.4
Expert review score
ComparZone editorial · /10
Pros & cons
Pros
- Lowest-cost next-gen console
- Tiny, quiet design
- Full Game Pass support
- 1440p up to 120Hz
Cons
- Less powerful than Series X
- All-digital — no disc drive
- Small 512GB SSD fills fast
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Erin M. Verified
1 months ago
Best value in gaming
For under $300 plus Game Pass, my kid has hundreds of games and it fits anywhere. It is quiet and quick. You do not miss 4K on a 1080p TV.
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Cole T. Verified
2 months ago
Tiny powerhouse, watch storage
Amazing value and so small. The only annoyance is the 512GB fills up fast, so I added an expansion card. For the money it is unbeatable.
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From the community
QWill it play games in 4K?
It targets 1440p and upscales to 4K output; native 4K rendering is reserved for the more powerful Series X.
QIs it good for a child's first console?
Yes — it is affordable, compact, quiet, and Game Pass gives a huge, family-friendly library without buying games individually.
Frequently asked
Does it play the same games as the Series X?
Yes — it runs the same library, just at lower resolution and detail (typically 1440p instead of 4K).
Can I use discs?
No — the Series S is all-digital, so games come from the store or Game Pass.
Is 512GB enough storage?
It fills quickly with large modern games; budget for an expansion card or manage installs to stay within space.
