Nintendo switch good gift for age 8?

[Anonymous]

Is a Nintendo switch a good gift for an 8yo boy? Anyone have one and can let me know if it’s good for kids? It looks quite wide so wasn’t sure that it’s good for little hands. Not interested in the online gaming component. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

That's when we got it for DS. It was during Covid times and was actually a great gift for the whole family. We bought an extra remote and played a lot of games together. The tablet was fine for him (don't know if it is bigger now). He's 12 now and still uses it. Its the only gaming device we have.

[Anonymous]

Yes and there are lots of great games for kids- Minecraft, Mario maker, Mario kart, Pokemon. It's a big social things for boys. But be prepared to have firm boundaries about playing and lots of arguing about being able to play.

[Anonymous]

Yes 10/10 would recommend

Son is 10 now and has had his for a few years. Loves it and I enjoy playing with him, too.

[Anonymous]

Switch 2 is coming out soon, you might want to wait.

[Anonymous]

You had better ask the parents first!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

If you want to make the kid a mediocre videogame addict who grows up to be manbaby, sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Switch 2 is coming out soon, you might want to wait.

This, they may make the games on Switch 1 not work on Switch 2.

Also, you can easily plug the switch into a tv if you are worried about little hands.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you want to make the kid a mediocre videogame addict who grows up to be manbaby, sure.

Or if you want to the kid to her the weird kid who sits alone at lunch keep him away from all popular mainstream activities made for kids.

According to Forbes Magazine -

“ Gaming can have powerful effects on your career as well. Those who played video games as children were 71% more likely to have received promotions recently. In addition, they earned an average of $5,451 more in annual salary compared with those who didn't play, based on Prodigy's data.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/09/29/how-gaming-boosts-salary-and-career-success/#

There are 100 positive articles on video games for every one negative. Don’t make your kid the odd one out because you’re ignorant on the subject.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you want to make the kid a mediocre videogame addict who grows up to be manbaby, sure.

Or if you want to the kid to her the weird kid who sits alone at lunch keep him away from all popular mainstream activities made for kids.

According to Forbes Magazine -

“ Gaming can have powerful effects on your career as well. Those who played video games as children were 71% more likely to have received promotions recently. In addition, they earned an average of $5,451 more in annual salary compared with those who didn't play, based on Prodigy's data.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/09/29/how-gaming-boosts-salary-and-career-success/#

There are 100 positive articles on video games for every one negative. Don’t make your kid the odd one out because you’re ignorant on the subject.

Lol

[Anonymous]

Make sure that the child likes video games. One of my kids loves video games. The other one does not like it at all. Just know your audience.

[Anonymous]

Hmmmm this makes me think. I did not get it for 8.5 year old for Christmas this year, but I seriously considered it. He was really asking for a PS5 though. Were your kids happy with just the switch?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hmmmm this makes me think. I did not get it for 8.5 year old for Christmas this year, but I seriously considered it. He was really asking for a PS5 though. Were your kids happy with just the switch?

There are more appropriate games (Mario) for elementary aged students on the Switch.

[Anonymous]

It's controversial. Don't give this as a gift, Op. Many parents do not want this for their kid. They are working to decrease gaming and screen time.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If you want to make the kid a mediocre videogame addict who grows up to be manbaby, sure.

Or if you want to the kid to her the weird kid who sits alone at lunch keep him away from all popular mainstream activities made for kids.

According to Forbes Magazine -

“ Gaming can have powerful effects on your career as well. Those who played video games as children were 71% more likely to have received promotions recently. In addition, they earned an average of $5,451 more in annual salary compared with those who didn't play, based on Prodigy's data.”

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2024/09/29/how-gaming-boosts-salary-and-career-success/#

There are 100 positive articles on video games for every one negative. Don’t make your kid the odd one out because you’re ignorant on the subject.

LOL "Prodigy" is an educational video game company. Amazing source you have there