Wii v DS

[Skyedriver]

Was intending to get 7 year old son a 3DS for his birthday then read the 3D was not recommended for youngsters eyes. So went off at a tangent and got Lego.
So now thinking a DS XL for Christmas but then wife suggested a Wii.

Now as I am still in the dark ages, I haven't got a clue about either.

If I go for the Wii with a basic package included will that be all that is needed to start him with and what else do I need to get that is "required"

Sure an orange and a gold covered chocolate coin is a better bet!

[SwanJack]

Our 7 year old has a DS and a Wii. The Wii is better for things like FIFA and Skylanders, but the DS is portable and you can get get one of them funny cards for it

[Tycho]

The 3DS has a parental control which allows you to turn off the 3D function unless you put a pin in. Not too sure I'd go for a Wii when the WiiU is coming out shortly as Nintendo will probably put a lot more exclusives on the WiiU than the wii.