![]() ![]() ![]() Younger players may also struggle with the larger controllers. The PS5 is more expensive, harder to find, and both consoles are not as intuitive for younger players. I am not against the XBox or the PS5, and the Xbox is comparable in price to the Switch. I would not buy it as the only “console” a family owns. If your family already owns a Switch, this is a great option if you want to have another console for another family member without buying a separate Switch. Essentially this is a 2022 version of a Gameboy. You cannot remove the Joy Con from the sides and it can only be played hand held. I would only consider this if you never need or want to play a Switch game on a “big” screen (like a TV). The Switch Lite is a switch which can only be played handheld and cannot be played “docked” on a big TV. If you will ever use your Switch on a plane, in a hotel, or sitting on a table, the kickstand alone is worth $50. The OLED switch has a large metal plate that can be bent to any angle and is very sturdy. On the original Switch the kick stand is a small, flimsy piece of plastic that only stands at one angle. But the best kept secret is the kick stand. Although this is the same size as the Switch, the screen itself is larger and the OLED makes it brighter. Although the Switch is a great console, the OLED version has a great advantage and it’s not what you think. It’s also the most affordable current console at right around $300. It supports play with up to 4 people (and you can tether two Switches together and have groups of up to 8 players play together) and the gaming library is extensive and family friendly. This is a great console that will grow with your family it’s portable, you can play on the TV and then seamlessly move to the couch, you can take it on a plane, train, in a car, to the mountains, etc. If you are considering a console for your family, my go-to recommendation is a Nintendo Switch. And with that…on to the gift guide! Consoles Hopefully you can get some good ideas of potential gifts that will expand their gaming interests. You’re the expert on your child and their interests. Not every game will be a good fit for every family. If a recommended game, console, or accessory doesn’t seem like something your child would be into, or something they’re ready for, that’s ok. Remember- you’re the expert in your child Clicking on these links will not add any cost to you and is one small way of supporting my work. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ![]() I recommend these because I believe in them, and using these links is a way of compensating me for this effort. If you’ve followed me for a while, you know I did not start monetization until August 2022, but this blog post and all the links therein existed for 10 months previous, with nearly all the same products. When possible, I will be using Amazon Affiliate thinks for these products. That said, I think you’ll get something out of it I won’t necessarily recommend every console or gaming accessory, but if you feel it’s the right fit for your family, go for it! This is a guide of recommendations for the average family, so it might not fit your family’s specific needs. This guide will suggest gaming consoles, games, accessories, board games, and non-gaming items that might be interesting for a person who likes video games. ![]() This guide will hopefully give you some ideas of gifts that can supplement, compliment, or expand the interests of the gamer in your life Here’s how this guide is structured: Do we just give them money to buy Vbucks in Fortnite? There are lots of ways we can support the gamers in our life without just giving money (although you can do that too!). If you’re not a gamer, you might not be sure what to give a gamer kid who loves specific games and nothing else. Do you have a gamer in your life? Wondering what to get them for an upcoming event or holiday? You’re in the right place! ![]()
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