Hmm I saw the titles they’d like going for like 50 bucks used. The switch marketplace is weird, even b class party games seem expensive. They have simple needs, pick up and play sorts games not epics. The Apple TV would be perfect if their arcade subscription had console first b and c level titles with a titles for msrp. I have an nvidia shield and it’s too complicated. They had a beta of simple sonic cart type games via streaming but not it’s more keyboard and mouse oriented I thinkYou could buy used games.
Yeah, and worst case, if they get bored of console gaming, turn around and sell the system/games.If your kids want the Switch, get them what they want. Don't be a cheap bastard and get them something else. Games are not $70. Most are $60 or less. Spend less on yourself if you have to.
Are old games past their patent or whatever, or are Roms/Emulators still illegal?
But I mean... hell, I can remember when videogames were $60 for an N64 game if I recall correctly, so if anything with inflation $70 is still not bad.
Valid point. Switch it is, they'll have to wait until their favorite games are on the used market.. ha..Yeah, and worst case, if they get bored of console gaming, turn around and sell the system/games.
Don't get caught up in cost of the console or the games. What's most important is buying a console they'll actually play with titles that are age appropriate.
Growing up, I went from Atari to NES to Genesis to Playstation to Dreamcast to Xbox 360 to Xbox Launch to Xbox One S...I still own the last 3 consoles. I got the kids a few titles like Minecraft and Rush (Pixar game) some cheap ones off the marketplace. They like playing Minecraft, but most other games just aren't age appropriate and my 6 year old has gotten more frustrated than anything trying to learn Minecraft.
On my Xbox One setup, I have 1 Xbox account and then 3 guests. I use that one Xbox account for Xbox Live and to buy all my digital content like games (not counting minecraft coins that follow the minecraft player). That allows my kids to sign in on one Xbox with my account and the other Xbox is my "Home Xbox", so it gets all the titles I own by default. That's how we can buy 1 digital title and have 1 Live account and play multiplayer between systems. I mention that because the Xbox One system is solid and pretty cheap compared to other options....it just lacks titles if the kids are under 10.
I'm going to break down and get them a Switch. There are often $15 digital titles. I still don't know what's best on Switch...Digital or Physical. (based on when they go mobile with it) I really don't want them on it all the time, so I'm just a little reluctant to get it. I just don't know what other big ticket items to get and I know it's one of those things that I need to order sooner rather than later knowing the way inventory has been lately.
I am going to politely disagree. It isn't about cheaping out, but what your suggesting is a pricey reward and for what? You may be setting up the kid for high reward expectations later without them actually doing any hard work.If your kids want the Switch, get them what they want. Don't be a cheap bastard and get them something else. Games are not $70. Most are $60 or less. Spend less on yourself if you have to.
I generally hate subscription services, but you're right. For kids, that may be cheaper in the long run.Yep, I'm being cheap for sure but the thing is my youngest in particular is notorious for really being into something for a week then never touching it again, the thought of that extending to the $60 animal crossing game etc bothered me so I wanted to lean heavily on online/subscription gaming. BUT I totally forgot about gamefly. $10 bucks a month for the kids to trial the game first makes the decision easier
My kids absolutely love rom (i have an nvidia shield and a pc hooked up to a tv). wanted something a touch more modern, i think even ps2 level would be fine if the titles were there. switch won, i though they were massively back ordered and they're notHow about the compact/revised "classic" version of Playstation, Sega, Nintendo ect, with multiple games (about 40) build in? I think each costs about $50 USD or so.
Like this one.
My kids absolutely love rom (i have an nvidia shield and a pc hooked up to a tv). wanted something a touch more modern, i think even ps2 level would be fine if the titles were there. switch won, i though they were massively back ordered and they're not