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Porsche · 7 December 2011, 04:04 PM

Hi all

just asking for opinions and pro's and con's on which games console to get the kids this Christmas?

Have narrowed it down to either Xbox with Kinect or Wii?
Kids are 5 (boy) and 7 (girl), so no need for hardcore war games.

Most interested in karaoke style sing/dance and sports oriented games.

Price for Xbox (with 250Gb drive) is nearly double Wii, but that is low on the list of priorities. I like the idea of not needing to buy additional hardware for motion detect.

What issues should I consider?

FeelingTheBlues · 7 December 2011, 04:11 PM

Given their ages I'd go with the Wii, it has a lot of games that are very nice for kids and the fact that you have to move to control your characters or to play is quite interesting! As well, I believe it has more sports/dancing games!

threemonkeys · 7 December 2011, 06:52 PM

Wii definately. Nintendo makes a lot of fun, kid-friendly games. The Wii fit is fun as well. You can also stream Netflix through the system which is handy.

tattooedfagin · 7 December 2011, 07:13 PM

Wii has had its day in my store, Xbox outsells it by 10 - 1, get them an Xbox with Kinect kit, fun for the kids & the grown ups too

johnbeth · 7 December 2011, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattooedfagin

Wii has had its day in my store, Xbox outsells it by 10 - 1, get them an Xbox with Kinect kit, fun for the kids & the grown ups too

I agree!!

swatty · 7 December 2011, 08:08 PM

John, I can sell you our Wii , if my kids let me

Darlinboy · 7 December 2011, 08:26 PM

I think the Wii is a better choice given your kids ages, but if you're going to play it, go with the Xbox.

stephentross · 7 December 2011, 08:56 PM

I dont think you will go wrong with either. The kinect is very nice. I find that xbox has more game choices and can also cater to adults.

PS3 with move is an option and doubles as blue ray :)

Id compare game prices as well before making the purchase and see what is the best cost $ avg including the game console. Personally, Id go the cheapest route, It will be used and beat up in a few months anyway. :) Good luck

Lisa · 8 December 2011, 12:16 AM

My two younger kids are 4 and 8. They want a Wii. Not that we're getting it - they tend to spend too much time in front of screens as it is.

AIKO · 8 December 2011, 12:22 AM

We have both, my kids are 13 and 11. The Xbox gets more play now but the Wii is definitely the better fit for younger ages.

7 December 2011, 04:04 PM	#1
Porsche 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Real Name: John Location: ɹǝpun Watch: and learn Posts: 2,986	Which game console should I get the kids? Xbox vs Wii Hi all just asking for opinions and pro's and con's on which games console to get the kids this Christmas? Have narrowed it down to either Xbox with Kinect or Wii? Kids are 5 (boy) and 7 (girl), so no need for hardcore war games. Most interested in karaoke style sing/dance and sports oriented games. Price for Xbox (with 250Gb drive) is nearly double Wii, but that is low on the list of priorities. I like the idea of not needing to buy additional hardware for motion detect. What issues should I consider? __________________ Obey Gravity, it's the Law! ROLEX --- SEIKO --- HEUER TRF REHAUT T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M T H E R O L E X F O R U M

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FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	Given their ages I'd go with the Wii, it has a lot of games that are very nice for kids and the fact that you have to move to control your characters or to play is quite interesting! As well, I believe it has more sports/dancing games! __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

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tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	Wii has had its day in my store, Xbox outsells it by 10 - 1, get them an Xbox with Kinect kit, fun for the kids & the grown ups too __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

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Darlinboy 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Real Name: DB Location: :noitacoL Watch: :hctaW Posts: 6,703	I think the Wii is a better choice given your kids ages, but if you're going to play it, go with the Xbox. __________________ Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit.

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threemonkeys "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Real Name: Craig Location: Seattle-ish, USA Watch: GMTIIc, AK, LVc Posts: 7,022	Wii definately. Nintendo makes a lot of fun, kid-friendly games. The Wii fit is fun as well. You can also stream Netflix through the system which is handy.

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swatty 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Real Name: Peter Location: Sydney Watch: The Game Posts: 17,415	John, I can sell you our Wii , if my kids let me

7 December 2011, 08:56 PM	#8
stephentross 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 896	I dont think you will go wrong with either. The kinect is very nice. I find that xbox has more game choices and can also cater to adults. PS3 with move is an option and doubles as blue ray :) Id compare game prices as well before making the purchase and see what is the best cost $ avg including the game console. Personally, Id go the cheapest route, It will be used and beat up in a few months anyway. :) Good luck

8 December 2011, 12:16 AM	#9
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	My two younger kids are 4 and 8. They want a Wii. Not that we're getting it - they tend to spend too much time in front of screens as it is.

8 December 2011, 12:22 AM	#10
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	We have both, my kids are 13 and 11. The Xbox gets more play now but the Wii is definitely the better fit for younger ages.

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