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Topic: Wii U or Nintendo DS for 7 year old

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NicNoo

Hi just confused as to what to purchase for my child's birthday/Christmas.
He mainly wants it for all the Mario Kart games etc.. He also enjoys Skylanders.
I like the DS for it's portability but I also have an Ipad he can play when out and about.
So confused! Please hit me up with your suggestions. Thanks!

NicNoo

MsJubilee

Then a 3ds is perfect for your son

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Zodiak13

3DS . My son is ten and has lots of games in many genres. Also price is less with a much more expansive library and the Mii Plaza is great fun. But you can't go wrong with either one in my opinion. FYI, I have both and my son plays 3DS 4-1 over WiiU.

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Nintendo_Ninja

I'd say the 3DS first and if he likes it, get the Wii U too. You guys could play as a family with the Wii U.

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Kyloctopus

The 2DS seems like the better fit, because of it's design, that was meant for children, due to the rounded edges, the plastic exterior and the lack of a hinge, meaning it is much less likely to get damage from droping it. It's also less expensive than the 3DS, at the risk of not having a 3D effect. Keep in mind though, the 2DS can play any Nintendo DS or 3DS title (including those that have "3D" in the title).
The 2DS has plenty of games suitable for children, and will also cost much less than the Wii U.
The 2DS also has it's own version of Skylanders. Just because they have the same name, doesn't mean they are the same game. Skylanders Spyro's Adventure for 3DS play different than the home version of Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, meaning your child can get more for his craze over time.
https://ebgames.com.au/3ds-154349-Nintendo-2DS-Blue-Nintendo-3DS
https://ebgames.com.au/3ds-154663-Skylanders-Spyros-Adventure...

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Oragami

The Wii U versions of the Skylanders games got better reviews than the 3DS ones, and Mario Kart 8 is better than Mario Kart 7 in my opinion. I would go with a Wii U, to be honest...

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Honestly I would go with a 2DS for a young child. You could go with with the Wii U for the whole family as well

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8BitSamurai

The 2DS practically wrote a post itself to say it's what you're looking for.

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NicNoo

Awesome. Thanks everyone!
2DS or 3DS it is!

NicNoo

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