subject: How To Choose Video Game System [print this page] These days kids have so many choices about games. These include a personal computer and numerous devices designed especially for gaming. And game consoles include the small portable devices, and larger ones suitable for home use.
There are plenty of games available for children now. Some are educational while others are pure entertainment. Some of the games are not suitable for kids to play. Fortunately, we can be aided in looking for appropriate games by a rating system. Besides, some of the modern game consoles include parental controls that let us manage the content and usage periods of games. In the early days, the number of available games was not great, and these were only fun or wholesome games.
PC
Your PC may be able to play thousands of PC games. If you have a PC, this may be the best platform. However, it is better to learn about the modern systems dedicated to game play, as they provide an gaming experience in some cases not available from a PC.
Modern Consoles
Now there are a lot of video game systems that offer an wide selection of games. The systems include the Sony PlayStation 2 and 3, the Nintendo GameCube and DS (and variants), and the Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360. These video game systems can use any computer monitor or modern wide-screen TV for video display.
Low Cost System
If you have young kids, and want to get a video game system at low price, you can look for a used Nintendo GameCube console. There are many games for that unit rated E for everyone, and suitable for young children. I am sure your kids will love it, and you can buy a more expensive console later on when they grow older.
Portable Platforms
If you are interested in a portable game platform, you may want to check out the Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS or DS Lite or DSi. These portable video game systems offer good selection of games, but the screens are a little small.
Consoles for Home Use
For home use, the modern consoles include the Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) and the Nintendo Wii. These are the leaders in modern video game systems for the home currently.
Game Selection
You can't go wrong when choosing one of the modern video game systems like Xbox 360 or PS3. Be aware that some games are available on multiple game systems, but some are only available on a specific one.
