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My son just turned six and I got him a Switch for Christmas, it's his first gaming system. Apparently he's still too young to really be able to play the games I

by Pigo 9y ago

My son just turned six and I got him a Switch for Christmas, it's his first gaming system. Apparently he's still too young to really be able to play the games I bought him, but we have had a lot of fun playing Mario together. He gets extremely excited being the hat and helping out. We've only played 3 or 4 times because I'm not that much of a gamer anymore, but I'd say it has been a positive experience. I wish there were a few more games that he could enjoy on his own though.

cptskippy 9y ago
I'm not familiar with games for the Switch but the DS had a lot of games that are easy for younger children to play. The trouble is that they get horrible reviews because they're targeted at kids but kids aren't the ones reviewing them. Fortunately the bad reviews mean these games are usually half the price or less of a AAA game like Mario so you can take a gamble and buy a couple. I recall Mario Party, Rabbids, and Carnival games being popular games for my kids because the mini games were usually pretty simple and easy to understand. The games themselves develop coordination, timing, and problem solving skills that are helpful for kids. The Animal Crossing games are perhaps a little beyond a 6 year old but they're definitely worth while. The require reading comprehension, resource management, and a bunch of other skills that require a child to think.
- Pigo 9y ago
  Thanks for the advice. The problem is I haven't bought a nintendo device since the super, so I had no idea what I was doing. Looking back the DS might have been better for him. The Switch just looked like so much fun.
jamie_ca 9y ago
Mario Odyssey is super great for the younger crowd. Turn on Assist Mode and it gives you arrows to direct you to your next goal and some extra health, my 9yo is able to manage without assistance. The 7yo is more than happy to be the hat in 2p, even if he does sometimes troll his brother.
- Pigo 9y ago
  I always wondered what the assist mode is. I think I will give that a try. I've noticed that he has fun just hanging out in the city and jumping around messing with things. So I have no regrets with Mario. The Pokemon however was a huge bust, because it wasn't cheap. It looks like a great game for an older kid. But he bought it with his Christmas money because he likes Pokemon, and then we started it and I can barely figure out everything that is going on with it.
stuartf 9y ago
Once he's old enough to play, Snipperclips is a fun co-op puzzle solving game.

by Pigo 9y ago

cptskippy 9y ago

I'm not familiar with games for the Switch but the DS had a lot of games that are easy for younger children to play. The trouble is that they get horrible reviews because they're targeted at kids but kids aren't the ones reviewing them. Fortunately the bad reviews mean these games are usually half the price or less of a AAA game like Mario so you can take a gamble and buy a couple. I recall Mario Party, Rabbids, and Carnival games being popular games for my kids because the mini games were usually pretty simple and easy to understand. The games themselves develop coordination, timing, and problem solving skills that are helpful for kids. The Animal Crossing games are perhaps a little beyond a 6 year old but they're definitely worth while. The require reading comprehension, resource management, and a bunch of other skills that require a child to think.

Pigo 9y ago
Thanks for the advice. The problem is I haven't bought a nintendo device since the super, so I had no idea what I was doing. Looking back the DS might have been better for him. The Switch just looked like so much fun.

jamie_ca 9y ago

Mario Odyssey is super great for the younger crowd. Turn on Assist Mode and it gives you arrows to direct you to your next goal and some extra health, my 9yo is able to manage without assistance. The 7yo is more than happy to be the hat in 2p, even if he does sometimes troll his brother.

Pigo 9y ago
I always wondered what the assist mode is. I think I will give that a try. I've noticed that he has fun just hanging out in the city and jumping around messing with things. So I have no regrets with Mario. The Pokemon however was a huge bust, because it wasn't cheap. It looks like a great game for an older kid. But he bought it with his Christmas money because he likes Pokemon, and then we started it and I can barely figure out everything that is going on with it.

stuartf 9y ago

Once he's old enough to play, Snipperclips is a fun co-op puzzle solving game.