Thinking About a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S? Here Are 4 Reasons to Hold Off

The hotly anticipated next-generation consoles from Microsoft and Sony are now available, meaning you can enjoy kicking ass and taking names on your TV in luxurious 4K glory. But if you're on the fence about upgrading to the Xbox Series X/S or PlayStation 5 (or you just can't find one in stock), you might want to stay there. The trio of new devices are indeed powerful, but plenty of factors--including a disappointing lack of next-gen games--means you may be better off waiting til next year, when the dust settles, deals may be on offer, and more games are ready for you to enjoy. You may think a new generation of consoles would bring a new stable of exclusive games taking advantage of all that newfound processing power. But some of the most anticipated next-gen launch titles, like Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin's Creed: Valhalla and Godfall are also available on previous-gen consoles or PC, meaning you don't need to upgrade to play them unless you want the absolute best visual experience possible.