gaming for kids

[thrash]

I think for kids under 10 the Wii is probably the way to go.

For that matter -- why not get a used snes or gamecube or something, and all of the kids games that are available for such systems?

Once you are de-sensitized to shooting and profanity, the 360 is the way to go.

I don't see much point in the PS3 unless there are true platform exclusives there you need to have. BR player doesn't interest me as I'll never buy a BR disc, and the online story is a total non-starter.

[YellowEvo]

xbox costs money the other 2 are free to play online... dunno how much that will happen but just a thought...

[DelSlow]

They may be free...but you get what you pay for. $50 (that's at full price, lots of places have sales for them) is not a lot to pay for an entire year of online gaming/downloading/streaming.

[zbrown]

Xbox.... Personally i think the WII gets old very fast

[weshole]

Dave, you have 2 girls and the Wii is going to be way more geared to games that THEY would enjoy playing. I have a 360 and ps3. Both have their advantages as well as the Wii. If it was up to me buying for your 2 daughters solely, it'd be the Wii. I will own one soon.

[Jim]

bubba;296062 wrote:
I've seen plenty of xboxs break... I've only seen one PS3 break, and the kid that had it was kinda dumb anyways, so that probably played into the fact...

You're misinformed. I see more PS3's these days then I do 360's.

BluRay Diodes burn out
PS3's GPU (RSX) Chip has the exact same problem as Xbox 360's (Red Lights)

The real question is, how many people have PS3's that you know compared to Xbox 360's.

Anyway... back on topic.

Wii or Xbox 360 for the kids. I'd lean towards the Wii since they are younger. Accessories for the Wii are quite a bit cheaper as well, however, like 90% of the Wii games are absolute junk. You'll def. want to rent games before buying them.

[out there]

wii for all of the back-catalog of nintendo fun!

[DaveH]

Thanks for all the tips guys. I have information overload right now.

[PSiedTSi]

out there;296098 wrote:
wii for all of the back-catalog of nintendo fun!

A back catalog of a ton of different games, some not even nintendo! Plus, you have the entire GameCube lineup available as well...which I think really helps.

[weshole]

Ok I have the Console trifecta and I firmly believe that the Wii is the way to go for you Dave. It is quite a bit of fun actually.

[funky_monkey58]

+1 for the Wii

[PSiedTSi]

Pretty sure it's a done deal?

[Kossick]

I think the Wii for older people is more of a party game and is more fun with numbers of people, but for kids its like ideal...

[24valvenotak]

donkey kong/s on the wii ftw

[DaveH]

I picked up a Wii, thx everyone for their input.

[DaveH]

I just wanted to let everyone know, I am officially the KING of drums on Band Hero. I challenge all takers to a drum-off.

:icon_rendeer:

[Trafik Jamz]

lol...I rather enjoy the drums as well Dave.

[Jim]

http://www.wiihacks.com

[DaveH]

Trafik Jamz;297178 wrote:
lol...I rather enjoy the drums as well Dave.

Do you got rockband or band hero?

[thrash]

I cannot stand rock band because the song list is not metal enough.