Wii U for 6 y/o xmas present
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Hi all,
Is it worth getting my 6 y/o a Wii U for xmas?
He enjoys watching me on my PS4 but I find most of the games on there are a bit too advanced/age restricted for a young boy. We play Minecraft together and he loves this but I'd like to broaden his horizons on the gaming front.
As these consoles still aren't particularly cheap I don't want to waste my hard earned cash on something he won't play/use. I had all of the Nintendo consoles growing up from the NES to the N64 and it would be great for him to have the same enjoyment I did whilst growing up!
Any other dads out there play these with their kids when its wet/cold outside? Are they any good? What games would you recommend? Any tips on bundles? Is it worth getting the Premium console or can a usb stick be used for the extra memory?
Thanks all!
Jon
Is it worth getting my 6 y/o a Wii U for xmas?
He enjoys watching me on my PS4 but I find most of the games on there are a bit too advanced/age restricted for a young boy. We play Minecraft together and he loves this but I'd like to broaden his horizons on the gaming front.
As these consoles still aren't particularly cheap I don't want to waste my hard earned cash on something he won't play/use. I had all of the Nintendo consoles growing up from the NES to the N64 and it would be great for him to have the same enjoyment I did whilst growing up!
Any other dads out there play these with their kids when its wet/cold outside? Are they any good? What games would you recommend? Any tips on bundles? Is it worth getting the Premium console or can a usb stick be used for the extra memory?
Thanks all!
Jon
Thanks both, very helpful. As you've both mentioned the games being good i'll probably give it a shot for him. I did originally think about a 3DS but then thought a wii u would be better as his mum and I could join in too. Something for all the family I guess.. Will look into just dance too as that should be fun. Lego Dimensions is also already on his list.
Thanks again,
Jon
Thanks again,
Jon
Well just to conclude chaps I have to say this was probably they best £250 quid I've ever spent. My little boy absolutely loves it. The Super Mario 3D World is fantastic, we play co-op mode together and its fantastic to see the excitement and enjoyment he gets out of it just as I did as a nipper.
I really am surprised that these consoles aren't more popular! I think every dad with a child under 13 or so should get one for his child.
A big plus too is that you can download quite a few of the older more popular NES, SuperNES and N64 games from the online shop for next to nothing. It's great to re live some of my childhood games.
I would really recommend this to anyone with kids. My little boy I are thoroughly enjoying it and its a little bit of priceless time we get to spend together when his mother is cooking the dinner!
Jon
I really am surprised that these consoles aren't more popular! I think every dad with a child under 13 or so should get one for his child.
A big plus too is that you can download quite a few of the older more popular NES, SuperNES and N64 games from the online shop for next to nothing. It's great to re live some of my childhood games.
I would really recommend this to anyone with kids. My little boy I are thoroughly enjoying it and its a little bit of priceless time we get to spend together when his mother is cooking the dinner!
Jon
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