Choosing a Video Game System: Which One Is Best for Kids?

In the old days, choosing a video game system for children was not so difficult. After all, the parents did not have to worry about games carried by systems like Atari (there was nothing threatening about Pac-Man or Space Invaders). Today, however, with the spread of games with adult content in games that support major system manufacturers, parents want to know which system carries the games for children, the young man, and you love it that parents regret spending money.
We begin the PlayStation 2, Sony's best-selling game console on the market today. There are literally thousands of titles that system of justice for all age groups do. There are about 600 games for the PS2, with "E", which is for players between the ages of six and more appropriate means. But many of these games are too complicated for young children to play. Years games, the children of ten or more can enjoy are rated E10 +, while those who are EC (Early Childhood marks), are also suitable for adolescents. The PS2 delivers about a dozen E10 + games, including titles of movies like Shrek SuperSlam for PlayStation 2 and Chicken Little. EC titles that little ones can also Dora the Explorer: Journey to the Purple Planet, Eggo Mania Presents Gallop Racer and ran.
Nintendo GameCube console remains popular because it tracks, which are popular with children, leads. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) lists 263 video game titles rated E for the GameCube, and will include some of the best known and most popular among the children of today and the past few years, when Sega Sonic Gems Collection, Nintendo's own Mario Party 6 and Mario Tennis. The Legend of Zelda series and several Pokemon titles are exclusive to the GameCube as well.
Microsoft Xbox and Xbox 360 video game consoles also have many, many titles that are labeled E, with about 270 Xbox games and to increase the Xbox 360 with so far about a dozen - but count the number of Xbox 360 titles, as the is a new release. Some games that Microsoft released exclusively for the Xbox and Xbox 360, and that the rating and are AstroPop and Feeding Frenzy. However, note that most game publishers release crossover titles, or games that are available on multiple platforms. For instance, Eidos Interactive Lego Star Wars (rated E is) for the GameCube, PS2, Xbox, Activision Madagascar Rated (E10 +) is on the same platforms, while Global Star Software Dora the Explorer (rated EC) is on PS2 and Xbox, but not on the GameCube.
What is the parental controls are there? Among the four systems Xbox and Xbox 360 are equipped with an efficient blocking of the vision. Parents can play limits for games and movies on the systems. If your system is set only E-rated games, the children are not able, DVDs or games, Teen, Mature, or Adults Only rating have to play. The GameCube also has a child, though less effectively. Users note that all it does sound certain effects that could be problematic for children to see (for example, the amount of blood in the games), but not block the play of the game at all. He did not even screen or bleep offensive language. The Parental Control feature of the PlayStation 2 is even worse - not allowing parents or anyone to restrict access to video games at all. Most parents can do is prevent the PS2 with their children to view DVD movies with inappropriate content set.
When it comes to price, the GameCube is filled. Available for only 99 dollars, is much cheaper than the PlayStation 2 and Xbox, whose prices range from $ 150 to $ 199 (or more if bundled with game titles). The Xbox 360, the youngest group, the higher the price. For $ 299, you get the system and a wired controller. For $ 399 you get a wireless controller, a headset that players can use to talk to other people online, 20 GB hard disk that is loaded with game-related videos and music, and a remote control.
The parents have to go out and try each system personally as well as you also observe the different titles available for them before deciding to buy some. Factors such as number and age of the user at home should the game title availability, and budget are also taken into account. Each system has its advantages and disadvantages and differ in their preferences: some will be content with the limited but popular GameCube games, which some prefer the wider range of PlayStation 2 or Xbox, others may opt for the high-tech Features for Xbox 360 But after all, make the right choice provides hours healthy, fun and entertainment without worrying about the little and their parents.
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