With the holidays quickly approaching the odds are you will
be purchasing some type of video game system. The
majority of U.S. households currently have at least one of
these systems. With the ever changing technology in the
video world it is hard to keep up with the newest systems.
There is basically a system designed for every child’s needs,
ranging from preschool to young adult. This can
overwhelming for parents to choose a system that not only
meets your child’s needs but also gives us the best quality
system for our money.
With the holidays coming that means many retailers will be
offering specials on video game systems and of course the
release of long awaited games. Now is also the time you
can purchase systems in bundles with games included.
Inside you will learn about all of these topics as well as
other necessities and games to accompany to recent
purchase.
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What you’ll find here:
In this ebook you will learn about console and portable
video game systems, along with the accessories available.
You will also find how many games each system has to offer.
You will get an in depth look at the pro’s and con’s of each
current system available in stores today, and the upcoming
systems available in the near future.
As a concerned parent you should also be aware of the
rating label of the games and what the rating exactly
means.
You will find a different chapter for each system. This will
make it easier for you to decide which system to purchase
for your child.
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Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Choosing a System for Your Preschool
Child. ………………………………………………..5
Chapter 2: Learn More About the L-Max Leapster. …10
Chapter 3: Pros & Cons of the Nintendo GameCube..13
Chapter 4: The Popular Playstation 2. ………………….19
Chapter 5: Playstation 3- What You Need To Know…23
Chapter 6: The Original XBOX. …………………………….27
Chapter 7: The Long Awaited XBOX 360. ………………31
Chapter 8: The Nintendo Game Boy Advance. ………..37
Chapter 9: The Nintendo DS. ………………………………41
Chapter 10: The Playstation Portable. ………………….46
Chapter 11: Learning the ESRB Ratings and Content
Description. …………………………………..51
Chapter 12: A Classic System with New Fans. ……….56
Conclusion ………………………………………………………..60
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Chapter 1: Choosing a System for Your Preschool
Child.
If your child has older siblings he or she most likely sits
and watches the other children play their video games only
to wonder why they can’t participate. With a video system
based towards learning and creative play, your child can feel
like a big kid and learn a thing or two while doing so.
The VTech V-Smile is geared towards children between the
ages of 3 to 8 years of age. This educational video game
system can easily connect to any television in your home. It
has fairly good graphics that seem to look better on a small
television set rather than a larger screen. This system
would work great set up in your child’s room and would not
take up a lot of room. The less clutter the better. V-Smile
approaches learning with a unique ability that is sure to
attract even the most reluctant children. You could go as far
as saying it tricks them into learning. This is the first of it’s
kind that allows early school age learners to play several
imaginative and exciting games.
It uses popular characters to guide the children through
age appropriate skill levels and master their developmental
skills. They will learn essential skills to help them with their
teachings in school, such as:
· Math
· Spelling
· Problem Solving
· Memorizing the Alphabet
· Color Recognition
The creative jumbo sized joystick is designed for right or
left handed children. This will ensure no child will feel left
out. The joystick also has four flashing buttons with a huge
enter button in the center of the pad that is created
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especially for preschoolers’ little hands and fingers. The four
buttons are a great w