Entry level games console for kids

[Andeh1]

I grew up gaming, but PC only. I remember at school being gutted everyone else had various play stations etc and I couldn't relate.... As parents would not allow games consoles for various reasons.

As the kids are getting to that age, I want to get them into it... But not to the extent of forking out £100s. It also needs to be 3 or 4 player.

We have an old wii which goes down well, but is there anything one step up from it?

I don't mind an aliexpress special etc, just needs to do the job of basic games ideally for up to 4 players!

Thanks

[mike80]

Nintendo Switch? Portable, but you can plug it into the TV as well.

[fat80b]

Nintendo Switch is probably the answer tbh.

The parental controls kinda work and you get MarioKart....

[Defcon5]

2nd hand switch will be good value as people upgrade to the switch 2.

The game carts really hold their value so if you can get a bundle with a load of carts included you can sell the ones you don’t want for decent money

[wombleh]

Nintendo switch will be hundreds, but agree it’s best option.

Might about to find a retro pi under a tonne on eBay