There were many people, I argued, for whom the Series S made perfect sense as a purchase.

The Series S is small, energy-efficient, and easy to add to your existing entertainment center.

Yes, you’re limited to 1440p at most.

A Series S console on a table with two controllers and a vase of flowers.

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Still, these were reasonable sacrifices given how cheap your overall ticket to current gen games could be.

The other major issue is the ballooning size of games.

Also, if you have any interest in Blu-Ray or DVD movies, that’s a factor as well.

However, the console shortages that made the Series S attractive a few years ago are over.

Who Should Still Buy a Series S?

So is there anyone I still think should buy a Series S?