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Gaming console that would be best for a 6y/o....
Posted on 11/18/15 at 9:52 am
Posted on 11/18/15 at 9:52 am
Our son wants the Disney Infinity Star Wars for Christmas, but unfortunately we only have the original WII and it's not compatible..
We're looking into the WII U and an X Box 360, what is the better system, and what would be easier for a 6y/o...?
We're looking into the WII U and an X Box 360, what is the better system, and what would be easier for a 6y/o...?
This post was edited on 11/18/15 at 9:54 am
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Posted on 11/18/15 at 9:55 am to Hangover Haven
Wii U by a mile IMO. Kid-centric games and you get the gamepad which can be played away from the console.
Mario-maker, mario kart.
No brainer IMO, and I don't own one.
Mario-maker, mario kart.
No brainer IMO, and I don't own one.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 9:55 am to Hangover Haven
Man for a 6 y/o the wii U would be $$ me and my wife had a great time beating mario 3d and another mario game together.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 9:57 am to Hangover Haven
Wii U for sure.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:04 am to Hangover Haven
Wii U, but that console is pretty much on its last leg. I wouldn't buy it until the bottom falls out, which is probably around the corner.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:04 am to Hangover Haven
I would skip 360 since it's about to be extinct (unless you just want to play this single game and have to rebuy a console in the next year or two).
Wii U is a decent choice, but that console has a similar problem as the 360 as it'll stop getting these releases in about 2-3 years.
Does he have any friends that have consoles? The best choice is what they have so that they can play together.
Wii U is a decent choice, but that console has a similar problem as the 360 as it'll stop getting these releases in about 2-3 years.
Does he have any friends that have consoles? The best choice is what they have so that they can play together.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:06 am to oauron
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Does he have any friends that have consoles? The best choice is what they have so that they can play together.
Yes, but I don't know which ones...
We're also considering an XBox 1..
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:09 am to Hangover Haven
The best thing for your wallet in the long run is getting an Xbox 1 for him because odds are you'll be buying one in 3 years or so anyways for him
Man I couldn't imagine having a console at the age of 6 though. Wow times have changed
Man I couldn't imagine having a console at the age of 6 though. Wow times have changed
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:10 am to Hangover Haven
WiiU and it's not even a close call
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:11 am to Rig
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Man I couldn't imagine having a console at the age of 6 though. Wow times have changed
Really huh... The kid can navigate through a IPad like it's nothing...
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:12 am to Hangover Haven
Get the Wii U
It's not going anywhere anytime soon. Not sure why people keep saying that
It's not going anywhere anytime soon. Not sure why people keep saying that
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:19 am to Rig
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Man I couldn't imagine having a console at the age of 6 though. Wow times have changed
That was right around the time I got my first console.
I mean, it's not like there aren't games for that age group.
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Yes, but I don't know which ones...
We're also considering an XBox 1.
That's certainly a lot more future proof and it'll always have Skylanders, Disney Infinity, and Minecraft (as will PS4).
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Get the Wii U
It's not going anywhere anytime soon. Not sure why people keep saying that
Only because Nintendo has already announced a successor and they have a history of abandoning their old consoles once the new one releases.
This post was edited on 11/18/15 at 10:21 am
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:26 am to oauron
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it'll always have Skylanders
and then your wallet will never have money.
Dont see that franchise having a long life anyway..
Any Nintendo console is pretty much what you should be going for for that age
This post was edited on 11/18/15 at 10:29 am
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:34 am to oauron
Back in the day consoles were pick up and play much like a Gameboy but that's beside the point.
Good luck OP, you need it
Good luck OP, you need it
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:49 am to Rig
I got my first console around age 15.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 10:56 am to DoUrden
Thanks for the help guys...
Will look into the Wii U and XBone...
Will look into the Wii U and XBone...
Posted on 11/18/15 at 12:03 pm to Hangover Haven
Dude, I could barely understand what to do with Super Mario on the SNES when I was 6. What makes you think that a kid can work a more complex game?
Posted on 11/18/15 at 12:12 pm to Hangover Haven
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Gaming console that would be best for a 6y/o
A basketball goal. A backpack and tent. A little too young for firearms, but maybe get started with an air rifle.
Running shoes. A jungle gym. Anything but a GD video game console.
/rant
The Wii universe is both targeted at younger kids and focuses on staying active. The game library isn't nearly as extensive as the big 2, but I would go that way until middle school, to be perfectly honest with you.
Posted on 11/18/15 at 12:16 pm to Hangover Haven
Wii U for sure.
Just be aware that when he wants you to play Smash Brothers that means you stand there and don't move while he beats the shite out of you.
Just be aware that when he wants you to play Smash Brothers that means you stand there and don't move while he beats the shite out of you.
Posted on 11/19/15 at 12:11 pm to Hangover Haven
All indications are the new Nintendo system is coming out next year. The Wii U is probably the best choice at this time but if he really gets into gaming he is going to want a new system in two years. If you are okay with that get a Wii U. If you want something future proof get a Xbox or a PS4 You whole family will probably have fun with The Wii U for a little while.
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