What system is most geared towards kids?
11-11-04 | 11:09 AM
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What system is most geared towards kids?
My friend is looking at getting a console for her 6 year old son. We discussed the merits of both the PS2 and the Gamecube. I think we both agreed that Xbox was geared towards mature gamers and decided against it.
Now, I know that Gamecube is definitely more kid friendly, as this has always been Nintendo's forte.
However, she really liked the fact that PS2 was gonna double as a DVD player.
Which do you guys recommend and why?
(sorry if thread is dupe, I tried searching and came up dry)
Now, I know that Gamecube is definitely more kid friendly, as this has always been Nintendo's forte.
However, she really liked the fact that PS2 was gonna double as a DVD player.
Which do you guys recommend and why?
(sorry if thread is dupe, I tried searching and came up dry)
11-11-04 | 11:16 AM
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If he's a mario fan, go with the GC. If mom needs a DVD player, too, the PS2 is a great system. The action platformers for the PS2 (Jak, Ratchet and Sly series) are all fantastic and are fine for younger kids. You won't go wrong either way.
11-11-04 | 11:20 AM
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if money is an issue you could go for a previous generation system... but i would go with gba, particularly for its portability.. the friend will thank you on car trips
11-11-04 | 01:38 PM
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If she's considering spending the $150 for a PS2, she could get a GameCube and Gameboy Player for the same price. The combination would let her choose from hundreds of kid friendly titles.
Stand-alone DVD players will probably be very cheap again leading up to Christmas (~$25). I wouldn't pay the extra for a PS2 just for the DVD capability. The PS2's DVD features are on par with the cheap players and you have to pay extra for a PS2 DVD remote.
Stand-alone DVD players will probably be very cheap again leading up to Christmas (~$25). I wouldn't pay the extra for a PS2 just for the DVD capability. The PS2's DVD features are on par with the cheap players and you have to pay extra for a PS2 DVD remote.
11-11-04 | 01:47 PM
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Gamecube or Gameboy Advance - Durability is important and PS2 is probably much more fragile. Still not as bad as XBox. I have all of them and if I had a kid I would go Nintendo. Better price, better games (for yougsters), better multiplayer for friends that come over.
11-11-04 | 02:53 PM
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Re: What system is most geared towards kids?
Originally posted by cliffzig
However, she really liked the fact that PS2 was gonna double as a DVD player.
However, she really liked the fact that PS2 was gonna double as a DVD player.
There are more than enough games on both systems to keep the kid entertained. My suggestion, pick up a Mario Kart bundle for the cube for $100.
