Nintendo 64 or Gamecube for my daughter?

[Andy22]

I think my daughter is ready for a console system. She doesn't watch a lot of TV and I will not let her be a couch potato with this either but she really enjoys the crappy 8 bit games she plays on her plug-in gamepad. I want her to learn to play some more complex but still kid friendly games. Like the various Mario and Pokemon games. I can get a 64 for pretty cheap but with a Gamecube there may be more games I would want to play with her.

Just wanted to get some feedback on which may be more appropriate for her age...thanks!

 

[Chaotic42]

I'm not a huge fan of little kids playing games a lot, I'd say the N64 for now. It's much cheaper and she won't care about the graphics.

 

[FoBoT]

my two daughters (13 and 7) use our gamecube a lot, they love a game called "animal crossing" and the mario party and other mario games

 

[tfcmasta97]

start her off with nintendo or SNES before moving onto those more complicated controls. that plus she'll grow an appreciation for the classics

 

[hypn0tik]

Neither.

Tell her to go outside and play with her friends.

 

[akubi]

ps3

 

[mugs]

Gamecube. You can get one used at Gamestop for $60, or cheaper online.

The analog sticks on the N64 controllers tended to wear out. Used Gamecube games are more readily available (still sold in stores).

 

[ballmode]

I say gameboy

 

[tranceport]

Is the new gaming console for you or for her? Honestly?



I'd say 64.. It's cheaper and more durable.

Then when she is older and if she gets more into it you can get her a newer more powerful system with updated games.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Seriously, waving around a Wiimote could be great for her.

 

[DaShen]

Neither, she is 5-1/2

Take her outside and let her ride a tricycle or a bicycle with training wheels.
Get her a doll or some toy she can make believe with. Or buy her a doll house (if you wasnt to get extravagant)
Get her a bunch of good children's novels, you will read to her every night.

Puppies are always nice too, but only if you are willing to do most of the work.

 

[Kaido]

GameCube has a lot more fun kiddie games.

 

[jdini76]

Gamecube. The controlers are smaller and better for little hands. N64 controlelers ar bulky and hard to use. also, there are games you would like to play on gamecube when she goes to sleep.

 

[RapidSnail]

Wii. It can play all GCN games, along with any N64 games available through the VC. Also, the Wii control scheme might be easier for her at that age. Children under eight tend to move the controller around and they don't usually comprehend complex button procedures.

 

[LanceM]

GameCube w/Animal Crossing, depending on how well she reads.

EDIT: Or yeah, a Wii if you don't mind the $$$. It would be PERFECT.

 

[Andy22]

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Neither.

Tell her to go outside and play with her friends.

I knew that was coming. She practically lives outside but with the time change she has very little time to play outside with her friends before it gets dark. Her time on the system will be monitored and she will not have the ability to play whenever she feels like it. I think their are enough advantages for kids to have some access to video games so long as it is not a substitute for social interaction.

 

[JSFLY]

Get her a gamecube hands down. Complicated controls is nothing for a kid, she'll learn quick. There are tons of great games for the gamecube that are stimulating and educational. Ie: Animal crossing.

 

[drinkmorejava]

Personally, I like the N64 because I grew up with the thing. If you're concerned about her breaking the Gamecube disks then get the 64. Then again, if you pull out a cartridge while the N64 is on, you lose all your data...so you're choice. I do agree the Gamecube controller might be easier for her to use; there are also a lot more academic/kids games for the gamecube, as well as a bunch of games you'll like.

For me, Donkey Konga would make a whole gamecube worth it.

 

[hypn0tik]

Originally posted by: Andy22

Originally posted by: hypn0tik
Neither.

Tell her to go outside and play with her friends.

I knew that was coming. She practically lives outside but with the time change she has very little time to play outside with her friends before it gets dark. Her time on the system will be monitored and she will not have the ability to play whenever she feels like it. I think their are enough advantages for kids to have some access to video games so long as it is not a substitute for social interaction.

That is very important. When I was a kid I would get between 1-2 hours at most per session. If I was really close to beating a level or losing all my lives, my parents would watch me play for another 15 minutes before turning it off. If I refused to turn it off on my own (i.e. save my game and do all the other pre-turning off stuff) they would do it for me (which was highly undesirable).

 

[Andy22]

Originally posted by: DaShen
Neither, she is 5-1/2

1- Take her outside and let her ride a tricycle or a bicycle with training wheels.
2- Get her a doll or some toy she can make believe with. Or buy her a doll house (if you wasnt to get extravagant)
3- Get her a bunch of good children's novels, you will read to her every night.

4- Puppies are always nice too, but only if you are willing to do most of the work.

1- She's been riding a bike sans training wheels since she was 3. She also has a two wheel scooter and roller blades.
2- She dislikes dolls...she likes outside toys...refer to #1.
3- My wife and I rotate putting our two daughters to bed and part of the routine is reading goodnight stories.
4- We have a Golden Retriever named Willie and she has a gerbil named oscar

 

[Vortex22]

Wii if you don't mind paying more. It can play games from all previous Nintendo systems. It can use GC discs and controllers.

 

[Kelnoen]

giver her a Wii when she's 10.

 

[Andy22]

Originally posted by: jdini76
Gamecube. The controlers are smaller and better for little hands. N64 controlelers ar bulky and hard to use. also, there are games you would like to play on gamecube when she goes to sleep.

That may be the kicker there. She is on the small side and has small hands and I wondered if she would be able to punch the buttons comfortably. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[zebano]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
my two daughters (13 and 7) use our gamecube a lot, they love a game called "animal crossing" and the mario party and other mario games

My wife loves that game too. As an aside, at my buddies wedding we hung out with a couple guys I was friends with in college. Their significant others and my wife were having a hard time getting conversation going until someone brought up gamecube. They all love and play Animal crossing religiously. </bewilderment>

 

[Andy22]

Originally posted by: tranceport
Is the new gaming console for you or for her? Honestly?



I'd say 64.. It's cheaper and more durable.

Then when she is older and if she gets more into it you can get her a newer more powerful system with updated games.

Honestly it's for her...I am a PC gamer and have bought and sold both a PS2 and an XBox. After the inital excitement I always go back to my pc games.