Im not much of a gamer (ironically I make games for a living) but I made a bet with my kids that if the Detroit Lions make the playoffs this year I’ll buy them a system, and its looking like almost a lock to happen, so I want to get in on some Holiday deals.

This is their first non-Nintendo system so I’m a little lost on which way to go at this point in the generation cycle. For reference they’re 7 and 9 year old boys and are gonna be new to gaming that isnt based around crafting or Italian brothers. (i made them use my old NES, then SNES first, then got them a Switch a couple years back)

  • ChampionGunDeer@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Xbox has Rare Replay if you want to introduce them to some exclusive retro games, including Banjo-Kazooie and its sequel.

    I also think Xbox controllers, while having fewer features than PS5 controllers, have greater longevity due to build quality. You can get rechargeable AAs and have a better battery situation than the PS5 controller’s, which may require a recharge after any longer session.