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Or am I being a meany? (Christmas console dilemma)

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trixymalixy · 18/12/2012 16:12

DS asked for a wii last Xmas, i debated it but didn't get one.

I have bought one this year in the amazon black Friday deals for the family, but DS came gone from school with a letter to Santa asking for a wii AND an Xbox 3 six dee (sic). I have been trying to manage expectations that Santa doesn't bring everything you have asked for, but all he has been talking about is this Xbox.

I had decided to stick to the wii because I would quite like one and I have bought a couple of games for it, but am now in a bit of a dilemma. I have been offered a free wii and I have been offered a brand new Xbox a friend won but doesn't want for a good price. DH thinks I am being a meany and should return the wii I have bought, take the free wii and buy the Xbox. I think we should just stick to the wii as I don't really want 2 consoles in the house and I would prefer (and I think DS would ) the wii.

WWYD? Am I being mean as the cost to us would be the same and DS would be over the moon?

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CaHoHoHootz · 18/12/2012 21:09

For the WII I would buy any of the Mario games )Mariocart, mario party, supermario, Super paper mario, Wario Ware etc) Also, Sonic games, Bomberman, and sports games.

SantaisBarredfromhavingStella · 18/12/2012 21:35

Wii is better for younger kids & if you do get the Xbox you definitely need the Kinect.

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