Oh, I totally understand and get that. It's just that, for launching a new console generation, the timing is just a bit off with the lack of content.
To continue the tree analogy. It's like you are opening up a new exhibit space in your public garden/park. But none of the trees, plants, or flowers are ready for opening day. You had one big "centerpiece" tree (Halo) that was supposed to be ready for the grand opening, but that's not ready either.
So, in its current state, with the trees and plants mere sprouts or even not out of the ground yet, the new garden exhibit isn't exactly impressive or inviting.
Sure, you can show off concept art and pictures of what the exhibit will look like a few years from now. But currently, it's not exactly an exhibit one would be eager to pay money to visit NOW.
And to make matters worse, for the past 3 or 4 years, you've been telling eager visitors to just "Wait. Wait. Wait." So, it's understandable if the public is getting a bit impatient.
And that's kind of how I'm feeling. Content wise, for new exclusives, there really isn't that much reason to get the Series X now. Makes more sense to just wait a few years until those trees (games) have matured (released).