Tracy72 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 my 2 yr old had one to play with ...we got one at a yrdsale...almost new...and she takes good care of it...her sister got one for christmas and I didnt want her messing with the new one...lol...she is 3 now and stillhas the same one same shape.
ebony0421 Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I think that if your son has learned to play other games, he can handle a gameboy just fine.
wf2afcop Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I think that it would be okay for a 5-year old. My 4-year old plays with a GameBoy with no problem. I just get games for kids. She loves it.
KBsDarling Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 Ok in another thread I was asking about the Vtech systems but now seeing all of these replies I am starting to think maybe skipping those and going right for the gameboySP? DD is 4 but has her own PC and all and plays w/ daddy on the PS2. We are a traveling family and we really want something she can play in the car. Thankgoodness I found this wonderful site with all this info :)
brownlands Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 I got my daughter a GBA for her 5th birthday last year and it never leaves her side. She loves it. That was about 8 months ago and it still looks brand new. On the other hand, my son received his GBA when he was around 7 and it was lost with in 6 months. Never to be found again.
nellyhill Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 Both of my kids have GBAs they were 5 and 4 when they got them. They love them and try to play them all the time. I only let them play for an hour after their homework is done and its dark outside. DS1 lost his last month though.
JanaBanana Posted November 4, 2005 Posted November 4, 2005 We got our son one when he was only 5.... he just turned 6 and still loves it! Its the Gamboy Advance SP. If I could have gotten it for as cheap as they are going to be on BF WOW!
elena_398 Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 Im getting my daughter a GameBoy Sp and she is only 5. She plays the regular GameBoy like a champ right now.
reportermomof3 Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 You can also get a Gameboy Player, which allows the GameCube to play the same games as the Gameboy Advance. I paid about $50 for it last year. The kids love it!!
elena_398 Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 For a 5 yr old, just buy younger games. For example, my daughter is 5: She will be getting Bratz game, SpongeBob, etc
ilalynch Posted November 5, 2005 Posted November 5, 2005 My son is 5 and has been playing gameboy for a couple of years. He got his older sisters gameboy. This year for Christmas he has his heart set on Ninento DS. He really wants that dog game. I think that will be his big present since my daughter is getting the Dell laptop.
ilalynch Posted November 6, 2005 Posted November 6, 2005 The GBA SP is a good choice for younger, and older kids, but I think 5 may be too young. The little boy I babysit for (will be 7 in December) just got his sister's old SP (she bought one of the new brighter screen ones). I looked it over not long after, and the screen was all scratched up and I could actually pull part of the screen off. Your son may treat his stuff different, but most boys tend to be rougher on toys/electronics/etc. Either way, a lot of titles that kids would like based on the game box covers require reading. I disagree! My son is 5 and takes very good care of it. We have a carrying case that he keeps it and the games in. He has had the GBA for 3 years. It keeps him occupied in the car, numerous sports events and etc... We keep it in the car!
ShawnainKY02 Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 I would say that it depends on the child. But from what you have said, I would say that it would be fine. My son has had various stages of gb's since he was 4. He has done very well with it. I don't know if I would go with the DS though, as they seem easier to damage, due to the touch screen. But, with my 3 (the youngest 3yrs) I have to consider that, because even though it may belong to the 8 year old, the 3 year old WILL get her little hands on it.
fingerlakesmom Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 My little one got a GB color lat year for christmas he was 3.5 bougth at a yard sale . He was figthing with his borthers to play theirs he want an SP like his big borther
Mami2kiarah1002 Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 I am still not sure wht to get my Ds for Christmas. He loves videogames and has a keapster and Vsmile and plays them a lot. I am unsure if i should try and get a gameboy or gamecube for him this christmas. Any input?My daughter got a gameboy the 1st advanced that came out not the flip one for this past Easter, and she was only 2 1/2. The reason we got it is because she was always playing with my nephews and well he would get mad because she would take it and play it. And for being only 2 1/2 she did pretty well on it she only had 2 games dora and brother bear. So i personally think its a good idea if hes into games.
alimfp Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 I think handheld electronic games such as that should wait until they are closer to ten years old. I think it is okay to pull out a console (GameCube, 360, Playstation, etc) occasionally for some of the family to use though and include to the 5 year old in playing. Just my opinion.
copados1993 Posted November 7, 2005 Posted November 7, 2005 He sjould be fine with it. Just make sure you buy games for his age group!
satidwell Posted November 8, 2005 Posted November 8, 2005 we got our kids a gba 2 yrs ago when they were 6 and 5 they have loved it expecially when we vist family which the closest member lives 1 45 min away and the longest lives 5 hours so it is a real life saver i dont hear are we there yet
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