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Do you regret getting your dc a games console?

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Fedinbed · 17/08/2021 20:35

Ds is 9. So far his only gaming experience at home been an ancient wii and slightly less ancient x box. Neither has ever really worked properly and he hasn’t been that bothered.

He has played on his friend’s newer x box a couple of times and loved it and I’m wondering if it’s time to get him one of his own for Christmas or birthday early next year.

He’s never outright asked for one but I’m sure he’d like one and think he’s probably one of the few boys (or girls) in his class without a console and i know that that’s how they communicate with each other at this age and going forwards.

I don’t want him to be an outcast or left out of things but equally if he’s not desperate for one then should we avoid it?

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Lockdownbear · 18/08/2021 01:20

I caved in during the first lockdown. DS 9 at the time, was useless at chatting on the phone it was like they didn't know what to talk about.
Most pals seem to be on Xbox so Xbox it is. Set up properly, adult account then add child account. Gives you time controls, and various other parents controls

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