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Which console for 8 soon to be 9 year old?

11 replies

MsMiaWallace · 19/08/2020 09:26

I'm looking at getting them a console for Xmas.
Can't decide whether to get PS4, XBox or a Switch?
I'm leaning towards a Switch especially as it now has minecraft.
Are they worth it?
I've asked what their friends have & they seem to have a switch & a PlayStation or an Xbox.

Would an older Xbox 360 still cut it? So they could get used to a console?

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NoImNotPregnant · 19/08/2020 09:27

I'd also say a switch. My 8yo DD loves hers, and it's ideal being portable Smile

GrannyBags · 19/08/2020 16:01

My 12 year old has had a Switch since they first came out. He’s on it every day. Animal Crossing has saved us through Covid lockdown!

bookmum08 · 19/08/2020 16:12

Switch. The games are more child and family friendly.

Quartz2208 · 19/08/2020 16:15

Agree switch - you can play it both on tv and as a handheld (which helps immensely) and lots of group games you can play as a family.

We are away at the moment and play mario kart/super mario party together

MsMiaWallace · 20/08/2020 09:31

Are they better than the old Nintendo wii?

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Freeekedout · 20/08/2020 09:54

We can't justify that money for a Switch. DS will be getting a Wii U, which has loads of Mario, Sonic and Minecraft games on it.

minnieok · 20/08/2020 10:52

At 9 I would see what the offers are. There's a new PlayStation out so might be bargains in this PS4 range. All have kid friendly games. What do his friends have, that matters more

ItWorriesMeThisKindofThing · 20/08/2020 10:57

Consider whether you want it to be portable or not - easier to control screen time if it isn’t, I think!

theneverendinglaundry · 20/08/2020 20:19

We've got a ps4 and a switch the switch is played a lot more. The games are much more child friendly.

angelofthelight · 20/08/2020 20:24

Definitely find out what his friends have. My boys have a PS4 and switch. The switch never gets played on but the PS4 does. Especially fortnite.

Chocolate4me · 20/08/2020 20:34

Switch or xbox, xbox is played more now though than the switch. We have a ps4 but it randomly turns off and disconnects from the Internet which I think is a common problem

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