Best Video Game Consoles for Son

Analyzing reviews from 73 Sites…

24 out of 24 products found

Sort By

Overall Casual Gamers Hardcore Gamers Kids Rpg (Role Playing Games) Son More ▼

All Ages Durability Ease Of Use Girls Graphics Performance Portability Price Size Sound Teens

Wize has searched all the product sites to find the best and worst products. We have read 41,254 Video Game Console reviews from 73 sites.

Price (Go)

Brand: Select

Features: Select

Nintendo DS Lite Silver Console

$183.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i thought it was a great product and it was great because my son was thriled when i showed him it because he was going on a long trip for over 8 hours and he didnt have enough money and he was only
from www.amazon.com
overall, this is a great product for kids and i highly recommend it.
from www.amazon.com
at first i thought she might be to young but she handles it well.my husband even gets into it.great for all ages.game boy advanced is cheaper but the nintendo ds plays games for it and the game boy
from www.amazon.com
my 6 year old son totally loves his ds, it is so much better than the former game boy advance and sp.
from www.amazon.com
this was the second video game my son has had, and i have to say he loves it.

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Portability, Excellent Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Platform: Nintendo DS

2 RECOMMENDED by 235 people for SON

Nintendo Wii Console

$429.00 Est. at Amazon

from shopping.yahoo.com
so it is a must buy for any gamer.....the new controler is reallly ez to handle......dis is not only 4 kids but also 4 adults....it also plays da game cube games...so dat is a huge bonus 4 all game
from shopping.yahoo.com
they are so kiddy.
from shopping.yahoo.com
it has kids going crazy and parents hurt in the pockets.
from jussis, www.shopping.com
the bottom line: if you got kids in the house and you want to keep them quite and build up the strength in their wrists.
from www1.cameraworld.com
kids, teenagers

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Graphics, Great Affordability, Nice Performance, Platform: Nintendo Wii

3 RECOMMENDED by 544 people for SON

Nintendo DS Lite Console

$137.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
my husband's friend has actually lost 16 pounds playing the sports games against his sons!!it is an awesome product and anyone with a video game lover in the house should get one if they can.
from GrndMa from Riverdale, GA, www.circuitcity.com
purchase this console for my son and he loves it.
from www.amazon.com
i thought it was a great product and it was great because my son was thriled when i showed him it because he was going on a long trip for over 8 hours and he didnt have enough money and he was only
from JCSTEEL from BROOKLYN,NY, www.circuitcity.com
this game system rocks it very fun 2 play but for the ptice it is not worth the $.you cant watch videos or browse the web or listen 2 music.and the graghpics are not as good as the psps graphics.but
from www.circuitcity.com
i don'tconsider myself cheap, but the total bill would be nearing $180, and in my opinion thats a little steep for a game-boy type system.

Read more reviews

Positives: Easy To Use, Compact, Excellent Portability, Platform: Nintendo DS

4 RECOMMENDED by 37 people for SON

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

Check Site at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
my son 3 loves it though and will love it even more when he can actually play a game and succeed!!
from reviews.cnet.com
the company created the game boy advance sp to replace the backlightless game boy advance.
from Will Greenwald, review.zdnet.com
now that it has a brighter screen, nintendo's game boy advance sp is the budget champ for portable gaming.
from David Carnoy, Cnet.co.uk
by including an illuminated screen, nintendo has finally fixed the original game boy advance's biggest flaw.
from RICK from, www.circuitcity.com
i have a red game boy and...

Read more reviews

Positives: Excellent Affordability, Nice Portability, Compact

5 RECOMMENDED by 71 people for SON

Nintendo DS

Check Site at Amazon

from reviews.cnet.com
riding high on the success of the mega-popular game boy advance (gba) line of portables, nintendo decided to take a risk when it released the nintendo ds--short for dual screen. forcing a second
from www.amazon.com
i dont have this system but looking at it it sucks compared to the psp im getting psp for xmas and not ds why because look at the facts people psp plays movies the psp has internet the games are
from www.amazon.com
my son loves the ds but within a few months it was dropped and now it is broke at the hinges so the top screen is hanging by wires.
from www.amazon.com
just want to start by saying that the fast rate at which the ds was shipped was a plus for your company and it was in perfect condition when it arrived,so that is another plus for you all guys.i
from www.amazon.com
i thought you could "chat" with people anywhere, but when i tried to connect to my brother (who also has a ds) who was upstairs, aboyut only 5 feet away, i couldn't reach him.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Affordability, Excellent Portability

Nintendo DS

Check Site at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i bought this game and i love playing it with the kids.
from www.amazon.com
i bought this game for my son and he loves it, i even love playing it.
from reviews.cnet.com
riding high on the success of the mega-popular game boy advance (gba) line of portables, nintendo decided to take a risk when it released the nintendo ds--short for dual screen. forcing a second
from astonius, reviews.cnet.com
nintendo has made a name for themselves in the portable market with previous game boy handhelds until the release of the game boy advance.
from lakerstyle, reviews.cnet.com
speaking of gameboy, i can play all of kids favorite games on this machine, so when i finally get tired of this unit i can give to my kids without having to purchase more games.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Good Portability

Nintendo Game Boy Micro Console

$115.00 Est. at Amazon

from reviews.digitaltrends.com
hopfully that micro master guy was right about at least the face plate.
from reviews.digitaltrends.com
so, i walk into walmart, and i ask the guy to open the door so i could see it.
from reviews.digitaltrends.com
i told my dad, and he said he would get it for me in christmas, but my birthday was in like 3 weeks from the time he said that..
from reviews.cnet.com
nintendo essentially invented the handheld-gaming market back in 1989 with the original game boy, a clunky black-and-white portable that rocketed to success, thanks largely to the availability of the
from rfmahoney, reviews.cnet.com
i had one of the original gameboys like alotta you guys years back.

Read more reviews

Positives: Compact, Excellent Portability, Good Affordability, Platform: Game Boy Micro,Game Boy Advance

Sony PlayStation 2 slim form factor

Check Site at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
an odyssey2, an atari 2600, a commodore 64 (please, it was a game machine), and even an nes (no excuse; i succumbed to the kid's whining).
from www.amazon.com
this is nice game station and my kids really enjoy
from www.bestbuy.com
"bought this first before i spent $300 on game for my son to see if he'll take care it, then buy him what he wants.
from www.bestbuy.com
the system only plays 1 game which is cars for my kid.
from reviews.cnet.com
other than its built-in online functionality and reduced size, the new model is all but identical to its older brother.

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Compact

Sony PlayStation 2

Check Site at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
you dont have to sing great, just have fun, the kids love it, the adults love it, all ages!
from www.amazon.com
i am way late entering the video game craze, but i wanted some cheap entertainment for my kids -- and me.
from www.amazon.com
everyone has fun with it from the youngest to the oldest.
from www.amazon.com
its a great idea to get your kids to do something together, and its something the whole family can really enjoy together (record each other singing, send it off to family who couldn't make it for
from www.amazon.com
my kids and i are having a blast with this!

Read more reviews

Positives: Great Affordability, Nice Graphics, Compact

Sony PlayStation Portable Console

$301.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.circuitcity.com
it seems that the games have been ported directly from the console versions and no accommodation has been made for the smaller screen and smaller controls.i got this for my son, but it turns out that
from from jacksonville,nc, www.circuitcity.com
very disappointed that after 2 years my son's psp will not read the disks.
from shopping.yahoo.com
boy, now do i feel it was a mistake.
from shopping.yahoo.com
i'm not kiddin.
from shopping.yahoo.com
it's not a good gift for kids because it's too expensive and fragile!!!!!!!

Read more reviews

Positives: Compact, Good Sound Quality, Great Portability, Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP),PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB (Gun Metal Grey) Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle Console

$507.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
the ps3 is the ultimate system, it has the features to keep an adult gamer happy and the reliability to handle the game time a kid is going to throw at it.sorry this was so long but i have never
from www.bestbuy.com
what's great about it:?keeps the kids busy
from www.amazon.com
but its great who wants to play a ps2 game when you can play a ps3 game.the ps3 is way better then the x box 360, the ps3 is actually designed for mature players unlike the x box for little kids..
from www.amazon.com
my son plays tony hawks project and nba live 08, and surfs the internet with it.
from www.amazon.com
i got it for my son for christmas & he loves it.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Graphics, Good Affordability, Excellent Performance, Platform: PlayStation 3

Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB Console

$1,100.00 Est. at Amazon

from shopping.yahoo.com
once i saw a pregnant woman buying 3 ps3's and she claimed it wuz for her 3 kids at home.
from shopping.yahoo.com
kids will love it
from shopping.yahoo.com
the controller has to jack in and jack out and nothing good about sixaxis ill be playing call of duty 3 and my guy wonders of.
from reviews.sears.com
i bought the ps3 as a gaming console for my son but also to watch blu-ray movies.
from Sinz7x from Tulsa, Ok, www.circuitcity.com
no kids play it.

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Performance, Excellent Graphics, Nice Affordability, Platform: PlayStation 3

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

Check Site at Amazon

from reviews.cnet.com
the company created the game boy advance sp to replace the backlightless game boy advance.
from David Carnoy, Cnet.co.uk
by including an illuminated screen, nintendo has finally fixed the original game boy advance's biggest flaw
from Matthew D. Sarrel, www.pcmag.com
nintendo new game boy will knock your lights out!
from www.amazon.com
yes, i do agree with the fact that this is better than the game boy advance, but nintendo has never been good when it comes to video games.
from www.amazon.com
old son.

Read more reviews

Positives: Easy To Use, Excellent Sound Quality, Compact

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

Check Site at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
didn't like it took it back got a xbox 360 arcadesome of the games are cool like surfs up others i don't likeanyone starting out with an xbox i'd tell them to get thisi don't like the sonic tennis gam
from www.bestbuy.com
it's also great for kids who aren't going to play enough to need a hard drive and the fact that it comes with games that cost quite a bit in the marketplace is also pretty nice.it doesn't come with
from www.bestbuy.com
it's fun for the whole family, adults and kids alike.
from www.amazon.com
this was a xmas present for my son and it has turned out to be excellent for him and his family.
from biologyfan, www.newegg.com
the box has sonic the hedgehog on it.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Affordability, Nice Portability, Excellent Graphics

Microsoft Xbox 360 20GB

Check Site at Amazon

from Albert from Dallas, Texas, www.circuitcity.com
in may, i got these red lights flashing, and i called the company, and instead of asking what was wrong, the first thing the guy wanted to know is if i had insurance.
from John M from San Diego, CA, www.circuitcity.com
no kidding.
from Mark from Batavia, IL, www.circuitcity.com
then your kids get to sit there for another month with a machine that still doesn't work for more than 5 minues.
from ARCK from York, PA, www.circuitcity.com
i would like to warn anyone considering purchasing any version of xbox 360.dont do it.....we purchased one for our boys 9 and 13 as a christmas present and now 2 months later it is gone.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i ordered this xbox 360 for my kids and it worked great - for 4 days.

Read more reviews

Positives: Great Sound Quality, Nice Graphics, Easy To Use

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console

$420.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
i purchased this game system for my 16 year old son and he loves it!
from josh from, www.circuitcity.com
great product.....idk what those other two guys were talking about but they didn't even write a review they probibley just mad cause they couldn't find any thing wrong with it but the price is kinda
from TAW from Birmingham, Alabama, www.circuitcity.com
my son is very happy with it so far.
from Tommy from West Virginia, www.circuitcity.com
the xbox360 elite, and it is a must buy for any adult or kid for it is a faimly friendly game system.
from stylin g from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, www.circuitcity.com
i bought my wife a pinkcontroller that just came out and she plays the 360 along with our kids.

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Nice Sound Quality, Platform: Xbox 360

Sony PLAYSTATION®3 160 GB Black Console

$493.00 Est. at Amazon

from www.amazon.com
one of the best video game ever so fast and amazing graphic can't live without it i recommended for all young and old :)
from www.amazon.com
my son is enjoying it very much.
from www.amazon.com
because i didn't care for any of the games, i have 3 little kids, face it ps3 didn't have any e games for kids when it 1st came out.
from www.amazon.com
i bought this playstation 3 160 gb & drakes game for my son.
from www.amazon.com
i bought the system for my son for his birthday and he absolutely loves it...

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Performance, Great Graphics, Good Sound Quality, Platform: PlayStation 3

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

Check Site at Amazon

from www.bestbuy.com
just didn't compare to 360 experience, wii is a good console for young and old but not really a "gaming console" only downfall is the reliability of the 360 systems (i'm on my 3rd and it is acting
from spartan2491, reviews.cnet.com
and i hope you guys never have to go through what i have gone through.
from steve from NYNY, www.circuitcity.com
let me correct this guy down here, you can expand your ps3 hdd with any laptop hdd to any size you wish.
from www.bestbuy.com
i did all this study on it and still bought one for my son to play halo and now we are both sorry.
from www.bestbuy.com
the 360 we just got so my son could play halo 3 only to discover it costs another $100 to hook up to our wi-fi internet.

Read more reviews

Positives: Nice Graphics, Excellent Sound Quality, Excellent Performance

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB

Check Site at Amazon

from from, www.circuitcity.com
if you have any older games (ps2 or ps1) they will not work on this system.we purchased this for my son for christmas and decided to check it out before he got it, i'm glad that we did.
from Crazysamz, reviews.cnet.com
don't you guys see, this system is not good for an hd movie player.
from jeffreyrich, reviews.cnet.com
bought one for my son and after upgrading to 2.1 firmware we have a $600 paper weight
from Marilyn from Omaha, NE, www.circuitcity.com
i was concerned as it really rattled in the box, but my son, who received the ps3 loves it and says movies are better than ever.now if they could only find me a wii for my daughter.
from www.tigerdirect.com
i should have read more on this before i bought it it works great havent had a problem with it i like that you can watch blue ray disk and when playing games you can use the controler like the wii

Read more reviews

Positives: Excellent Graphics, Excellent Affordability, Excellent Performance

Sony Playstation 3 80 GB Console

$653.00 Est. at Amazon

from lt.dell.com
reviewi bought the ps# for many reasons: use it a game system so that i can play with my son, use it as a move blue ray player for family entertainment.
from lt.dell.com
i would say that the only problem is no ps2 playability and as for the system heating up...my kids left my system on all night and the next morning it was still cool to the touch, try that with the
from lt.dell.com
for kids this would be a plus, but for someone with large hands it takes a bit to get used to.
from El Bobbo, www.newegg.com
my gf's kids came over and said the reason the bluetooth remote is so oddly shaped is it can be used to play games on as well!
from N/A, www.newegg.com
games are geared toward young adults rather than children, although my 3 year old son does love to play mx vs.

Read more reviews

Positives: Good Graphics, Nice Affordability, Nice Performance, Platform: PlayStation 3

1 2 Next

Also Try:

More ▼

Electronics

Video Game Consoles

Best Video Game Consoles for Son

Nintendo DS Lite Silver Console

Nintendo Wii Console

Nintendo DS Lite Console

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS

Nintendo Game Boy Micro Console

Sony PlayStation 2 slim form factor

Sony PlayStation 2

Sony PlayStation Portable Console

Sony PlayStation 3 80 GB Metal Gear Solid 4

Sony PlayStation 3 60 GB Console

Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP

Microsoft Xbox 360 Arcade

Microsoft Xbox 360 20GB

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite Console

Sony PLAYSTATION®3 160 GB Black Console

Microsoft Xbox 360 Elite

Sony PlayStation 3 40GB

Sony Playstation 3 80 GB Console

Cheap

Online Play

Compact

First-Person Shooter

Quality

Brands

Platform

Gaming Type