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Nintendo Switch or X Box for 6 year old?
Posted on 11/12/21 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 11/12/21 at 12:53 pm
My 6 year old son wants a Nintendo Switch. I started researching and realized it’s basically the same console that came out in 2017. Should I just go ahead and spend $350 on a 5 year old system? I hate to do that then they release a new one next year.
Other option would be a X Box S.
Any suggestions?
Other option would be a X Box S.
Any suggestions?
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Posted on 11/12/21 at 12:57 pm to CMATTE
Get the Switch but hold on to see if there is a special for Black Friday with games.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 1:09 pm to CMATTE
I’m getting a switch for 6 year olds. Only thing I liked on Xbox so far was Roblox
Posted on 11/12/21 at 1:09 pm to CMATTE
He wants the Switch..so you know what you have to do.
That being said the Xbox with Gamepass is fantastic value. The time frame of the release of a new Switch is really uncertain. The just did a slight upgrade to the current model. In any case the current model should have support with new games for several more years and he will have a good back catalog to keep him busy for a while.
That being said the Xbox with Gamepass is fantastic value. The time frame of the release of a new Switch is really uncertain. The just did a slight upgrade to the current model. In any case the current model should have support with new games for several more years and he will have a good back catalog to keep him busy for a while.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 1:14 pm to ThuperThumpin
Thanks for the suggestions. Off to Costco….
Posted on 11/12/21 at 1:14 pm to CMATTE
I mean if you want to get him the latest and greatest technology, for a 6 year old, get the Xbox.
If it's about games, both have solid catalogs that just cater to different needs.
If you're worried about the life of the Switch. It will be supported for at least 4 more years minimum, even if they release another console.
If it's about games, both have solid catalogs that just cater to different needs.
If you're worried about the life of the Switch. It will be supported for at least 4 more years minimum, even if they release another console.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 1:54 pm to CMATTE
I would say Switch, but this stick drift is making me hate ours.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 2:10 pm to CMATTE
Baseball glove.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 2:21 pm to CMATTE
Switch
Posted on 11/12/21 at 3:22 pm to sorantable
Joy Con Repair
You know you can go here to send them in and get the drift fixed.
Also OP. I had a PS5. Sold it to by my kids 6 and 3.5 a switch. I have LOVED curb stomping their little asses in Mario Cart. Truly a right of passage
You know you can go here to send them in and get the drift fixed.
Also OP. I had a PS5. Sold it to by my kids 6 and 3.5 a switch. I have LOVED curb stomping their little asses in Mario Cart. Truly a right of passage
Posted on 11/12/21 at 5:35 pm to CMATTE
Switch bar none.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 5:35 pm to bad93ex
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Get the Switch but hold on to see if there is a special for Black Friday with games.
With the supply chains, I would not recommend this.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 5:47 pm to Freauxzen
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I mean if you want to get him the latest and greatest technology, for a 6 year old, get the Xbox.
If it's about games, both have solid catalogs that just cater to different needs.
If you're worried about the life of the Switch. It will be supported for at least 4 more years minimum, even if they release another console.
Honestly consoles these days should have the life cycles for about 10 years. The older of us remember how big of a step up it was between the Atari to the NES to the SNES to the N64 to the PS2 and then the XBox 360. Since then almost no real improvement in graphics and only improved storage. Keep in mind this game was made 20 years ago and it’s still beautiful and stands up to modern graphics:
This post was edited on 11/12/21 at 5:48 pm
Posted on 11/12/21 at 7:09 pm to CMATTE
Oculus and Resident Evil 4
Posted on 11/12/21 at 8:19 pm to OMLandshark
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With the supply chains, I would not recommend this.
I’m seeing them in stock everywhere in my area.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 8:48 pm to ForeverEllisHugh
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Oculus and Resident Evil 4
Nightmare simulator.
Solid recommendation.
Posted on 11/12/21 at 10:43 pm to Freauxzen
I’m not ashamed to say the chainsaw zombies would probably fray my nerves on VR.
Posted on 11/13/21 at 5:19 pm to OMLandshark
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. Since then almost no real improvement in graphics
I'm sorry but that simply is not true.
I love Metroid Prime and while still looks good that's mainly b/c it has great art design. The actual graphics for the time are great but don't hold a candle to what they can do even on Switch. PS5 graphics completely blow those GCN graphics out of the water.
Games like Horizon Forbidden West, Ride 4, and Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart look absolutely incredible.
Like here is Tommy Vercetti from Grand Theft Auto Vice City on PS2 and PS5. You really want to say there's no real improvement?
This post was edited on 11/13/21 at 5:22 pm
Posted on 11/14/21 at 10:37 am to Dr RC
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I'm sorry but that simply is not true.
I love Metroid Prime and while still looks good that's mainly b/c it has great art design. The actual graphics for the time are great but don't hold a candle to what they can do even on Switch. PS5 graphics completely blow those GCN graphics out of the water.
Games like Horizon Forbidden West, Ride 4, and Rachet and Clank: Rift Apart look absolutely incredible.
Like here is Tommy Vercetti from Grand Theft Auto Vice City on PS2 and PS5. You really want to say there's no real improvement?
I’m saying we went from this:
To this:
In 20 years. If Metroid Prime as is was released today, no one would bat an eye and say it still looks great. If you released Pitfall in 2002 everyone would go “What the frick is this shite?” I’m sorry, your example is not remotely compatible to that difference:
This post was edited on 11/14/21 at 10:48 am
Posted on 11/15/21 at 7:04 am to sorantable
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I would say Switch, but this stick drift is making me hate ours.
I take it you've never used an xbox controller for more than six months.
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