My son wants to upgrade from his Super Nintendo for Christmas. What system would you recommend for a 7 year old?
Thanks!
2006-10-02 13:06:07 · 12 answers · asked by jujiot 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Video & Online Games
my brother turned seven in august.
i got him a gameboy advance. there are tons of games on the system, and judging by the fact that your son has a snes, he's not a stranger to video games (like my brother was)
of course, since it's a handheld unit with a screen, i had to set a ground rule. no touching the screen. and absolutly NO touching the gameboy without washing and drying his hands first.
the DS is good and all, but it's got the touch screen, and if your son gets frustrated, he might scratch too hard. that happened with my eight year old cousin.
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if you'd rather do a console, the gamecube is decent, it's another nintendo product, and there are some ok games, especially for his targeted group.
i would not reccomend the N64. only a small % of the games were any good, and they aren't making any new games either
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nintendo is also releasing the Wii soon, it's the next game system by nintendo
2006-10-02 13:18:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jim 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa, he's still got Super Nintendo? Well, I love Super Nintendo. ^_^
ANYWAY, as to the question, don't get him any of the Xboxs, or Playstations. I think many of the games for those systems are inappropiate for a seven year old. I wouldn't get him an Nintendo 64 either, he needs to get with the times. If you're looking in getting him a handheld one, get a Nintendo DS. If console, get a Gamecube. Gamecube graphics are awesome, and the Nintendo DS (I wouldn't get DS Lite) allows you to play with other people (if you have Wi-fi connection). Or... this is a Christmas present right? The newest system, Wii, supposedly comes to the U.S. on November 10th. That console is going to change gaming history. Need more information on all of these systems? Check out my source links.
Hope I helped a teensy eensy bit.
2006-10-02 20:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by Jell-O = ♥ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This winter is kind of up in the air. Nintendo has a new system coming out, the Wii, and I don't know what sort of games it will have. A bit later on the PS3 will be out. Gamecube is a good system for kids but it will soon be outdated and I don't know when Nintendo will stop making new games for it. If you're willing to buy a handheld system I'd go with a Nintendo DS. Its easy to use and can play Gameboy Advanced games as well as DS titles.
2006-10-02 20:16:08 · answer #3 · answered by Cynthia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nintendo makes game consoles that are intended for small children try the game cube or wii, the rest of the company's make game consoles that are aimed more towards teens to adults alot more violence and blood in the games for x box and PlayStation.
2006-10-03 01:46:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nintendo DS.
2006-10-02 20:12:21 · answer #5 · answered by jhskim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u should get the nintendo wii when it comes out . da games r mostly for family or just get the nintendo ds. the games r very fun and easy to play and also fun.
2006-10-03 00:12:39 · answer #6 · answered by d-image 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try www.onsaletag.com for the nintendo 64. bundle. older model games are cheaper. also seller may want to accept yours super nintendo as a trade-in to save you more$. ask the seller.
2006-10-03 01:45:05 · answer #7 · answered by used1goods 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nintendo gAmecube, Xbox, or PS2.
2006-10-02 20:09:19 · answer #8 · answered by JT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lot of educational games available for he PC but if he just want to play games -- gamecube is the right choice.
2006-10-02 20:14:08 · answer #9 · answered by mny 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i recommend gamecube since he has a snes which means he probly has mario and the gamecube is more for kids that age cause i use to have one and wasnt many games for older people like my self but its perfect for the youngsters
2006-10-02 20:51:47 · answer #10 · answered by beyondraynenight 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋