If you are considering spending your money on an Xbox Series X/S, you may want to pause. While it’s undoubtedly a powerful machine, it might not be the console for you. Or you might at least want to wait a bit.

Here are all the reasons why you may want to reconsider buying an Xbox Series X/S.

1. There Are No Console Exclusives

Microsoft didn’t begin life as a video game company. Chances are, your first introduction to Microsoft was through its Windows operating system, which still goes strong to this day. If you want to game on a computer, you use Windows—gaming support for other systems like Mac or Linux are a rarity.

For a while, Microsoft’s first-party PC gaming support sucked as the company focused on the Xbox console. The thought of Games for Windows Live (a gaming client and DRM service in one) brings PTSD to many. Thankfully, the situation is different now. That’s because every Microsoft game releases on Xbox and PC simultaneously, which is fantastic.

But it begs the question: why buy an Xbox? A gaming PC is always going to be more powerful than an Xbox. You can play all the same games and use Xbox Game Pass. You can still use an Xbox controller if you want. All of that and the flexibility that a gaming PC brings.

That said, a gaming PC brings its own downsides too—it’ll cost more to match the Xbox’s power and the technical barrier to entry is higher.

2. Proprietary Expandable Storage

The Xbox Series S has 512GB of internal storage, while the Series X has 1TB (real storage is lower, as some is reserved for the system). Both consoles use the same blazing fast SSD, developed specifically for Microsoft’s console.

However, you’ll likely find that you fill up the drive in no time, even on the beefier 1TB, since so many modern games have large storage footprints.

On the PS5, it’s easy to expand the storage. You can even add an M.2 SSD to your PS5. On the Xbox, it’s a different story. You have to use the proprietary Seagate expansion card. While you can use other external storage for older games, those optimized for the Xbox Series X/S must use Seagate’s device.

Though Microsoft says other manufacturers will have their own versions eventually, it hasn’t happened yet, which means you’re stuck with the expensive Seagate SSD.

3. It Doesn’t Support VR

While virtual reality is still a niche way to play games, it’s a growing concern. Many great innovations and exciting projects are emerging from the VR world. But you won’t be able to play them on the Xbox Series X/S.

According to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, he thinks it’s better that the company focuses on software because it will scale better long-term. In the past, he’s called VR “isolating”.

Sony take an entirely different approach, with the PlayStation VR2 showing its commitment to the VR world. Sony is even building exclusive VR experiences from its top franchises, like Horizon Call of the Mountain.

4. Other Consoles Have Better Games

This is a controversial one, and ultimately comes down to personal preference, but many would agree that Sony and Nintendo have better first-party franchises. If you can only afford one console, you may be better off with the PS5 or Switch.

Series like Spider-Man, Ratchet and Clank, The Last of Us, Uncharted, and Horizon can only be played on PlayStation (though some later release on PC). Nintendo is home to iconic series like The Legend of Zelda, Mario, Animal Crossing, and Kirby.

As mentioned, the Xbox doesn’t strictly have exclusives, but franchises like Gears of War and Halo don’t have quite the same allure they once did.

That said, the scales could easily tip over time as the current generation consoles mature. Microsoft has acquired Activision and a plethora of other talented developers, and will no doubt build a solid arsenal of exclusive games.

5. The Xbox Series S Is Underpowered

Microsoft’s console comes in two flavors: the Xbox Series S and the Xbox Series X. You’d be forgiven for thinking there’s not much between them, since Sony also has two versions of the PS5 that are technically identical apart from the disc drive.

However, things aren’t the same with the Xbox Series X/S. If you can only afford the Series S, you may be disappointed. It has less RAM and storage than the Series X, can only achieve 1440p as opposed to 4K, runs the processor slower, and only plays digital games. In short, it’s a nerfed console and not the true next-generation experience you crave.

6. The Controller Lacks Innovation

The Xbox controller is fantastic, which is why Microsoft didn’t change it much for the Xbox Series X/S. It did get some improvements over its predecessor, though—it’s nicer to hold, has textured triggers, and has a better d-pad.

While it’s not a dealbreaker, some innovation would have been welcome to make the controller stand out. When you compare it to Sony’s DualSense, which features a touchpad, haptic feedback, and built-in mic, the Xbox Wireless Controller seems a tad outdated.

7. Wait for the Next Iteration

The Xbox One released in 2013. Three years later came the Xbox One S, a sleeker and more powerful console. If you owned the original, you either stuck with the bulkier and outdated tech, or paid full price for an upgrade.

The same thing will happen with the Xbox Series X/S—it’s also what other console manufacturers like Sony and Nintendo do. Microsoft will find a way to make the console smaller; perhaps in different colors too. Being patient pays off.

Should You Buy an Xbox Series X/S?

While these might seem like big issues to some people, perhaps they’re irrelevant to you. If that’s the case, excellent. The Xbox Series X/S is a powerful machine and it’s only going to get better in time. May you have many hours of happy gaming ahead of you.

For everyone else, it’s time to consider whether the PS5, Nintendo Switch, or a powerful PC will be your next gaming home.