Perhaps almost all current parents remember their childhood, where there was a Sega or Dendy game console. A special chic was considered to have at its disposal the Sony PlayStation. And therefore, today the request of the child to buy him a console does not cause such a negative reaction as before. There is only one question left: how to choose a game console for a child?
Console or computer
Progress does not stand still, and with it the manufacturers of game consoles are not asleep. To be more precise, over the past fifteen years, the gaming industry has changed completely. If earlier on consoles you could only play games, now the possibilities are expanded to listening to music, watching movies and pictures. However, the price also does not stand still, and a modern console can cost like a full-fledged computer.
Even people who have never played a computer know that games are available not only for consoles, but also for PCs. Therefore, the question arises: buy a full-fledged computer or get along with a game console.
Personal Computer
A personal computer or laptop is a universal tool for performing all the actions inherent in the console. But do not discard them ahead of time, because manufacturers took this fact into account and made it possible to listen to music, watch videos and pictures, and surf the Internet on new generation consoles, although this function has not been thought out as well as on a PC.
Here you need to clarify why you still need a device. If for games and study, then the choice will definitely fall on the computer. Well, if they only play on the device, then you need to take into account the fact that the best performance and the best graphics are provided with the help of a powerful computer hardware, which sometimes costs like a used car. Moreover, it quickly becomes obsolete due to the release of new, more modern fillings.
Yes, on the console it is very difficult to change the video card or any other part on your own. But the prefix does not require constant cash investments to upgrade. All games made for a certain model of the console will completely fit the player’s console, while the computer may need to be updated.
In favor of consoles, there is also no need to install the game on the device. There is also no need to register, and games on the console will not “freeze”.
So, if the choice is made in favor of the console, it is worth considering the purchase of a good LCD TV. After all, the game console for children, except for the portable one, does not have its own display.
There are two types of consoles: stationary and portable. Read more about each of them below.
Portable consoles
Portable game consoles for children have become an integral part of the gaming industry. The small size, rechargeable battery and built-in display make it possible to use it for pleasure anywhere: in public transport, on a walk or in line. Modern devices have a Wi-Fi sensor, which allows you to combine up to ten identical consoles in one network. The most significant disadvantage is the small screen sizes.
Game console for children Sega Megadrive Portable is an example of inexpensive, but high-quality consoles. It can be used not only for playing on its own LCD. The set-top box is able to connect to a TV for use as a stationary one. However, it cannot boast of high quality graphics. To try the games, just download the emulators to your computer.
Inexpensive and best
Increasingly, Korean and Chinese consoles are attracting customers, because a good design, many features and a low price are exactly what you need. The downside is just a small selection of games that do not differ in graphics quality and complexity.
One of the market leaders is Nintendo, which has a couple of good models in stock. They are distinguished by a large selection of colors, ease of use, as well as a battery with extended battery life. Games are not too complicated, but they will not have to be called uninteresting.
The modern game console for children, the Sony Playstation Portable, gives excellent graphics. Also on it you can watch clips, pictures or listen to your favorite artists. And the output to the TV is very good help in this. Moreover, the kit includes a drive for games with disks, a slot for a memory card, a USB interface for connecting to a PC and, in addition to everything, Wi-Fi.
Stationary consoles
As the name implies, such consoles should be near the TV. They consist of a system unit and a controller. Three manufacturers are represented in Russia: Nintedo, Microsoft Xbox and Sony Playstation.
The first thing a game console for children should correspond to is its beauty or, in a modern way, design. The best in this regard is the Xbox, which has a modern design. Nintendo loses at this point, but this console does not make as much noise as the Xbox.
According to the graphic characteristics of the console, they occupy the following positions:
- Sony Playstation, having a chip from Nvidia;
- Microsoft Xbox
- Nintendo not supporting HD resolution.
Nintendo will be an entertainment for all family members, because the "controller - nunchak" is a unique development. Holding it in your hands, you can control the game with gestures. Examples of games for the controller will be fishing, boxing, fencing and many others.
Two other manufacturers are not far behind, but their cost of such equipment is much higher, and there are not so many games.
The game console for children of 7 years is, perhaps, Sega, possessing simplicity. The remaining consoles are suitable for other ages, older. Although, Sony PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Xbox 360 are suitable for children, if you enable parental control.
Console price
As you can see, the choice is large, and it always remains with the parent. But it’s obvious that with modern educational games, buying a console is a good investment. The market has a wide variety of game consoles for children. Their prices vary in a wide range - from one thousand to 30 for the top models.