ebs0303

My son is turning 5 next month, and Im looking for a good, kid friendly video game for him. He's got too many regular videos/movies, etc., and I thought this would be a nice change. I have a PS2, so any PS1 or 2 games would work. What are some of the Early Childhood games out there (cant find too many of these) that people recommend? Id like to stay away from even the cartoon violence games for now....

Alternatively, I would get a program for PC, which obviously could be more educational - any suggestions for this too?

Thanks!

tonyc3742

5 may be a little old for this one, but my son enjoyed the Dora the Explorer Return to the Purple Planet game; he played it when he was 3.5. There are a few things he needed help with [saving progress and continuing, particularly, it's not very kid friendly] but the game itself he did well at.
I don't think there are that many EC-rated games. Maybe a non-combat racing game would be good. There are lots of toy or movie/tv show themed games, but most of them suck, I believe.

boredsilly

For a five year old, maybe you would be better off going the Leapfrog/VTech rode.

nodeerforamonth

Well ebs, you're a Good Parent. I know parents who've bought Grand Theft Auto for their 7-9 year olds! I know other parents that took their 9 year olds to see "Scary Movie".