Gaming System ???

Jay Are · 05-30-2007, 03:46 PM

Need everyone’s advice or opinion…

I think I'm going to take the leap to be one of the cool kids and buy a gaming system. (XBOX, PS). Even though my last gaming system was ColecoVision, I still play games, only on the computer now. So I am not inept when it comes to technology.

Which system has more games that are kid friendly?
Which system has better graphics?
What other things do I need to consider?

Please keep in mind: I have a 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son. I would like to be able to play games with them.

Dredly · 05-30-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Are

Need everyone’s advice or opinion…

I think I'm going to take the leap to be one of the cool kids and buy a gaming system. (XBOX, PS). Even though my last gaming system was ColecoVision, I still play games, only on the computer now. So I am not inept when it comes to technology.

Which system has more games that are kid friendly?
Which system has better graphics?
What other things do I need to consider?

Please keep in mind: I have a 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son. I would like to be able to play games with them.

Nintendo Wii... thats your only option at his time.

Graphics is the PS3 but their game lineup is complete crap. 360 has a great game lineup with "must haves" like Oblivion, Call of Duty 2, Halo 3... PS3 is junk.

Wii is definitely what you want, good luck finding one. If you want one look on Ebay.

BUNNYMAN · 05-30-2007, 05:48 PM

Wii is junk.....they just came out w/a new system....its called

gooutsideandspendtimewyourkidsshootingarchery..... ...

long name.....better results.....broken down it sounds like this.....

go-outside-and-spend-time-w/your-kids-shooting-archery

Ronhop · 05-30-2007, 07:17 PM

My humble opinion is that video games are a total waste of time and money...

Get outdoors and enjoy nature. Fish, hunt, camp, etc.... Stay away from the TV.

Have a nice night and good luck working with your kinds on that. It's probably not going to be easy.

Ron

BUNNYMAN · 05-30-2007, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronhop

My humble opinion is that video games are a total waste of time and money...

Get outdoors and enjoy nature. Fish, hunt, camp, etc.... Stay away from the TV.

Have a nice night and good luck working with your kinds on that. It's probably not going to be easy.

Ron

from a guy w/600 posts on an archery forum website.....

Dredly · 05-31-2007, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Ronhop

My humble opinion is that video games are a total waste of time and money...

Get outdoors and enjoy nature. Fish, hunt, camp, etc.... Stay away from the TV.

Have a nice night and good luck working with your kinds on that. It's probably not going to be easy.

Ron

whatcha gonna do at 8:00 at night? Video games are better then TV. especially a Wii as it keeps the kids active as well.

Jay Are · 05-31-2007, 08:15 AM

I respect what everyone is saying...

I already purchased the: gooutsideandspendtimewyourkidsshootingarchery...

* Both of my kids actively shoot archery with me (Son started at 3 and my daughter at 6)
* Both of my kids volunteer their time at the archery club (they spend more time there than most members)
* Both of them have chores that include working in the yard and cleaning the house
* My son belongs to Boy Scouts
* My son plays sports (Basketball, Baseball)
* My Daughter belongs to a walking club at school
* When I'm not working at the club or shooting 3D on the weekends... we go hiking at one of the state parks or camping in the backyard

I do plenty with my kids, as my time is limited as how much time I can spend with them on the weekends due my schedule at work.

My family and I have busy schedules so every so often it is nice to veg on the weekends and do mindless tasks. We are not glued to the TV or Internet-- in fact it was only a few years ago, we decided to get Cable TV. Only 6 months ago we got DSL... I think I am already active in my kids lives and do not plan on using this system as a babysitter, but as another way for me to enjoy my time with them.

So with that said, it looks like I have one vote for the WII and one for gooutsideandspendtimewyourkidsshootingarchery

Dredly · 05-31-2007, 09:01 AM

you gonna be at the shoot this weekend?

Jay Are · 05-31-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredly

you gonna be at the shoot this weekend?

Yeap! You coming down... no excuses!

Dredly · 05-31-2007, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Are

Yeap! You coming down... no excuses!

there are always excuses but I'm definately planning on it! Barring any unforseen crap happening I'll be there.

You shooting it or running it this time around?

BUNNYMAN · 05-31-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Are

I respect what everyone is saying...

I already purchased the: gooutsideandspendtimewyourkidsshootingarchery...

* Both of my kids actively shoot archery with me (Son started at 3 and my daughter at 6)
* Both of my kids volunteer their time at the archery club (they spend more time there than most members)
* Both of them have chores that include working in the yard and cleaning the house
* My son belongs to Boy Scouts
* My son plays sports (Basketball, Baseball)
* My Daughter belongs to a walking club at school
* When I'm not working at the club or shooting 3D on the weekends... we go hiking at one of the state parks or camping in the backyard

I do plenty with my kids, as my time is limited as how much time I can spend with them on the weekends due my schedule at work.

My family and I have busy schedules so every so often it is nice to veg on the weekends and do mindless tasks. We are not glued to the TV or Internet-- in fact it was only a few years ago, we decided to get Cable TV. Only 6 months ago we got DSL... I think I am already active in my kids lives and do not plan on using this system as a babysitter, but as another way for me to enjoy my time with them.

So with that said, it looks like I have one vote for the WII and one for gooutsideandspendtimewyourkidsshootingarchery

sorry

Jay Are · 06-01-2007, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredly

there are always excuses but I'm definately planning on it! Barring any unforseen crap happening I'll be there.

You shooting it or running it this time around?

I'll be doing a little of both... when you get your butt down there, is when I will shoot.

Jay Are · 06-01-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BOWMAN

sorry

No need for apologies... I asked for opinions and that’s what I got!

BUNNYMAN · 06-01-2007, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jay Are

No need for apologies... I asked for opinions and that’s what I got!

yeah I know...opinions are like butt holes....everyone has one....

kbohunt · 06-01-2007, 09:02 PM

PS-2
I like it better than 3,more to choose from,you can play ps 1& 2 in it more games for kids than any other & cheap now with ps-3 out!

Dredly · 06-02-2007, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kbohunt

PS-2
I like it better than 3,more to choose from,you can play ps 1& 2 in it more games for kids than any other & cheap now with ps-3 out!

but they have stopped making PS2 game and PS2 is only 2 player, he wants to play with his kids

BowhuntnHoosier · 06-02-2007, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredly

but they have stopped making PS2 game and PS2 is only 2 player, he wants to play with his kids

We have been making PS2 games all year long. Mostly Greatest Hits but some new titles also.

kbohunt · 06-02-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredly

but they have stopped making PS2 game and PS2 is only 2 player, he wants to play with his kids

What are you talkin about dred?
Here at wally world! $169 bundle package
The silver slim @ $129
And the converter which you can use up to 8 controler's $69
If they stopped makin them it must be in your area only!

Here they are pic right off the wally world web!

Dredly · 06-02-2007, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BowhuntnHoosier

We have been making PS2 games all year long. Mostly Greatest Hits but some new titles also.

okay correction: they've stopped making GOOD PS2 games.

As for the ability to play 8 players... yeah its out there but unless something has changed there are very few game which support that many people.

Plus its a dead system. Why buy something that will be fully obsolete in the next 6 months?

BowhuntnHoosier · 06-02-2007, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dredly

okay correction: they've stopped making GOOD PS2 games.

As for the ability to play 8 players... yeah its out there but unless something has changed there are very few game which support that many people.

Plus its a dead system. Why buy something that will be fully obsolete in the next 6 months?

I think as soon as Sony drops the price of the PS3 they are going to take off as well as PS2 done. But right now its kinda tuff to come up with $500-$600 for a new game system.

Dredly · 06-03-2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BowhuntnHoosier

I think as soon as Sony drops the price of the PS3 they are going to take off as well as PS2 done. But right now its kinda tuff to come up with $500-$600 for a new game system.

Don't count on it. They are already taking a 200+ / machine loss and they really can't afford much more. The machine is overkill for console and it is getting pwned because of it. There is NO game that is worth paying 650+ to play on a console.

http://blogs.business2.com/utilitybe...loss_is_a.html