Video game-knowledgeable loungers: Nintendo DS question...

[SacredCow]

I'm planning on getting my son one of these for Christmas... I hear that this unit is the best choice as a "starter system" for a younger child (he'll be 7 in April).

I'd love some input as to what games would be good for him to begin with. That is, something that he can reasonably master so as not to get frustrated from the get-go. I've not kept up with this stuff since the days of Atari, so I'm pretty clueless!

Thanks for any good advice!

[ghostsofgiants]

1. Any Super Mario games would be good.

http://mario.nintendo.com/

[SacredCow]

2. Thanks....

those are some I'm looking at...

:hi:

[qb]

3. Cooking Mama was a hit with my 7-year-old son (and his sister)

I also got him a used copy of "Asphalt" (car racing game) that he likes.

[KitchenWitch]

4. The Petz games are pretty good

The first two DS games I got for my daughter were Petz Catz 2 and Petz Hamsters.

Charlotte's Web is good

Any of the Mario games are also good.

My daughter is also 7.

[KitchenWitch]

5. If you want to scrimp a bit - you can buy used games at GameStop

[IndianaJones]

6. Mario Kart. Animal Crossing. Pokemon. nt.

[redqueen]

8. Yes, Mario Kart.

:thumbsup:

[IndianaJones]

9. you're all about the mario kart. nt.

[redqueen]

10. Well it is only super fantastic. (nt)

[IndianaJones]

11. I'd be droppin' turtle shells on your ass. nt.

[redqueen]

12. Yes you would.

Cause I'd be out in front.

And it'd slow me down yeah, but I'd still win!

:woohoo:

[Lyric]

7. Pokemon Diamond or Pearl

My 7-year-old had no trouble with those. :)

[miss_american_pie]

13. But mom, I can't save now..

I'm in the middle of a battle. ;)

:hi:

[Lyric]

14. Hahaha. Oh, that familiar refrain...

:rofl:

[SacredCow]

16. Poifect!!!

He LOVES Pokemon!

[ACTION BASTARD]

15. Any of the Lego games are great

Though I personally recommend Lego:Batman.

[SacredCow]

17. That might have a desirable side effect, too....

getting him interested in the 20 gallon ice chest full of legos that I have from my childhood!

[Danger Mouse]

18. I agree with the above. Most certainly Pokemon Diamond. It's fun and easy for all ages.

And addictive as all hell. :P
Kirby Super Star Ultra might also appeal to him.

[hendo]

19. Heres a short list

Any Mario games
Any Lego games
Any Pokemon games
BrainAge
Golden Sun 1&2
Any of the Final Fantasy games.

[SacredCow]

20. Thanks to you all for the advice!

I'll hit the stores and see what I can find!

:hug: