Best Games Consoles For Children | Computer and Gadgets Review

You cannot be too early to start Christmas shopping, especially with children at home. Adults like to have the latest electronic gadgets and children are the same. This is a review of the best children games consoles for Christmas 2012.

LeapPad: Leap Frog LeapPads resemble large smartphones or computer tablets. They?re built tough and should hold up to most drops and spills, but they aren?t so big that children can?t get a good grasp on them. This toy has a touch screen and more than 300 game cartridges and downloadable apps are available. Each game and app has an additional cost (one of the downsides), but kids will be limited to a small amount of games and the console itself should keep up with a growing child. The recommended ages are 3 years to 9 years.

Leapster 2: The Leapster 2 looks more like a video game but still has most of the same features as a LeapPad. It?s less advanced and mostly uses cartridge games, but is ideal for younger children who also want to have a hand held video game system. These are less expensive units, costing about $50, and are ideal for toddler and even older children up to about age 8.

Nintendo 3DS: The Nintendo 3DS resembles the older DS Lite, but with new console colors and the awesome 3D screen. The best thing about this little game is that you do not need 3D glasses to see the 3D images and most DS games will work in the new console, even if they do not display 3D images. The level of 3D display can be changed or turned off and there is also a lock to prevent children from altering the settings. This game is perfect for children aged 5 to adult.

Nintendo Wii: The Nintendo Wii has been out for a few years now and has quite a few accessories that kids can use to feel as if they are inside the game. Along with the controllers there are nun-chucks, steering wheels, sports equipment and balance boards. One of the new games, Skylanders, incorporates tiny figurines that are placed on a magic portal and magically appear in the game. The main drawback to this console is that it cannot play DVDs or music CDs. This console is best for ages 7 and up.

Nintendo Wii U: The Wii U is the most up and coming video game console accessory, and it will be in hot demand come Christmas. The device basically looks like a computer tablet and allows you to play Wii games on the screen instead of on your TV and get different views and game play choices with existing Wii games. It is believed that it will come out in November and the price will be about $250.

PS Vita: The Vita is like combination tablet and video game console. It has 3G service, WiFi, cameras, touch screen, front and back control pad and the ability to link the Vita to your PS3. You can start a game on your PS3, then start it up again on the portable PS Vita. The screen and resolution quality are very good, much like a mini LED TV. The console costs $250 and up, and the games cost about $40 to $50 each. Because the game and accessories are costly, and the game is a little bit more delicate, this gift is ideal for ages 14 to adult.

PS3: The PS3 has great graphics and is really geared toward older children and adults who really like to make the most of their gaming experience. With Playstation Move, you can also play motion sensor games and take advantage of more interactive play. Not only are you able to play games, the PS3 can also be used to play CDs, DVDs and Blu Ray discs. ?The console, games and accessories are generally more expensive than those of the Wii or Xbox Kinect, but you also get better picture quality and more versatility. This is a perfect gift for people 12 years and up.

Xbox 360 with Kinect: The Kinect offers numerous games that children can play, completely controlled by motion and not requiring a controller. For adults, there are fitness games and virtual personal trainers. Just like the Wii, the Xbox 360 with Kinect is perfect for the whole family, but it also caters to hardcore gamers too.

Now that you have read about the best games consoles for Christmas 2012, you can keep your eyes out for sales and package bundles for this holiday season. It?s never to early to start Christmas shopping for your children, or any other video game lover on your list, especially when it comes to the hottest new releases (like the LeapPad 2 or Wii U) that may even sell out.

Source: http://pentassoft.com/best-games-consoles-for-children.html

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