Also thank you all for recommendations on non-switch handheld games. I honestly didn’t really know there were others so that’s straight where my mind went, but you’re right there are options there. |
I think I’m going to do a bike, the Nintendo DS (thank you to whoever reminded me this existed!) a warm jacket, some pants, socks, and sweatshirts. Thanks for the help. |
Do what you can afford.
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No need to get a switch. Get the handheld posted above via amazon. They are fun. Get a hoodie sweatshirt - men's small (or even medium) or kids 18/20 if you don't have sizes. Or, a jacket and gloves. Get a small men's bike - 24 inch. The kid is probably close to 5 feet. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Mongoose-Excursion-Mountain-Bike-Boys-24-Black-Orange/539336255 You could also get a helmet and decent lock to go with it. Maybe a bell or lights for the back or fun lights for the tires. |
I'd do a bike over DS. |
The switch will likely get pawned, I would do a bike. |
Other option is to get something like a Kindle Fire, especially if they are on sale. |
Yes, I think this is a good idea too. There were some that were on sale for less than $40 that I saw today. That way he can download free games and apps and not need to worry about purchasing games. |
+1 |
You could also do a $15-25 gift card to buy books/apps. That would be more practical than a handheld. |
+1. Lots of value there. Set up a CamelCamelCamel.com alert because they go on deep discount this time of year. |
Get a gift card to game stop. Hide it in one of those purses from justice (if a girl) or a pair wallet or pair of jeans if a boy. I like angel trees because they are for kids in very specific curcumstances but the person who recorded that kids gift should have encouraged the kid to mention some more reasonable options. |
Do not get a kindle. Someone who requests a switch does not want a kindle. Video gamers will understand. |
I agree with this. I think this kid asked for a handheld game (so a DS is fine, or something else, doesn't have to be a switch) and did not ask for a tablet. A kindle is a tablet. I would get a DS or a bike (but do you even know the size of bike?) |
That's if the child is actually a gamer, or if the parent plans to sell it soon after it is opened. The best handheld game for the child will be one without much resale or pawn value, so the child gets to play with it and the parents don't take it away. |