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Questions about current portable game consoles

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fbrdphreak

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So my lil' sis wants a new portable gaming thingamabob for X-Mas and the rents might get it for her. Not PSP-level, more $100 or less.

I'm not up on the little portable game consoles and would appreciate it if someone could give me a brief summary of options, pros, cons, etc.

I saw Target has the DS advertised for $99. What are some other options for that would be fun for a 10 year old that are at or below that price?

Thanks!

EDIT Also, what are the best places to buy some games for these?
 
DS and PSP are pretty much the only worthwile options right now. PSP is much more expensive, and geared towards slightly older players. i'd say the $99 DS is your best bet.
 
What about the Game Boy Advance & GB Micro?

I think we saw a GBA for like $77 on sale recently, is the $23 more worth it for a DS? What are the major diffs? I don't have a lot of time to read several indepth reviews like I normally do, so I'd appreciate any help!
 
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
What about the Game Boy Advance & GB Micro?

I think we saw a GBA for like $77 on sale recently, is the $23 more worth it for a DS? What are the major diffs? I don't have a lot of time to read several indepth reviews like I normally do, so I'd appreciate any help!
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I'd go with the GBA SP over the Micro for a 10 year old, since the clamshell design keeps the screen from getting scratched when it's in a pocket/backpack. The DS has two screens, one of them is a touch screen.
 
Originally posted by: ArmchairAthlete
She'd probably love the DS + Nintendogs.
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My 8 year old has a DS and a SP. Honestly he plays the SP more for some reason. Seems like the only time he uses the DS is for Nintendogs......kids his age eat up that game.
 
Originally posted by: MisterJackson
Originally posted by: ArmchairAthlete
She'd probably love the DS + Nintendogs.
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My 8 year old has a DS and a SP. Honestly he plays the SP more for some reason. Seems like the only time he uses the DS is for Nintendogs......kids his age eat up that game.
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Well the DS plays anything the SP does.
 
Originally posted by: fbrdphreak
Thanks for the opinions guys, another question:

What are the best places to buy some games for these?
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I'd check FS/FT here first, then some place like EB Games/GameStop, and possibly Half.com.
This is assuming that used games are fine, of course.
 
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