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[ethomaz]

Well.

My son started to ask me to play games… he has 2 years and 10 months (May 5 becomes 3 years old)… when he wants he takes the controller and go find me asking to play.

Well the issue is… he can’t control at all yet… so I tried Playroom and the easiest he could do is random control the the ball in that phase… the others phases is really hard mainly due the camera.

I teach him how to roll the ball but it uses the touchpad and he got bored because he likes to hit the buttons

So I’m going to buy some things for him.
What recommendations do you guys have for 3 years old? I’m trying some PS+ games like racing (he could have fun with GTS with assists all on).

I’m downloading Sonic Team Racing and Planet Coster.

I’m thinking in Sackboy Adventure too.
Tried Bugnax but the first person view and camera is a issue.

Well camera is really a bit no for him.

 

[Cert.in.Death]

My mind immediately jumps to 2D, on-rails, racing, and twin stick shooter games.

Scott Pilgrim
River City Girls
Shantae: Half Genie Hero
Burnout Paradise Remastered
Sonic Team Racing
Castle Crashers
Untitled Goose Game
Donut County
Foxyland 1 & 2
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Sound Shapes
Journey

Best I can come up with off the top of my head. You can tell I don’t have kids

 

[hybrid_birth]

You should get him this.

Though he might try to practice in real life.

 

[kyliethicc]

Knack 2 baby

 

[ethomaz]

My mind immediately jumps to 2D, on-rails, racing, and twin stick shooter games.

Scott Pilgrim
River City Girls
Shantae: Half Genie Hero
Burnout Paradise Remastered
Sonic Team Racing
Castle Crashers
Untitled Goose Game
Donut County
Foxyland 1 & 2
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Sound Shapes
Journey

Best I can come up with off the top of my head. You can tell I don’t have kids

I remember at SNES era some games I put my cousin to play around that age… some Co-Op Mickey games.

She liked Donkey Kong too but that was because she could bet the first levels just rolling hitting Y.

But seems like most games nowdays there is camera control… the issue is that he keeps looking to sky lol

Journey is probably a good choice… I will try.

 

[Varnish La PS]

But Bugsnax never gets old...

 

[ethomaz]

But Bugsnax never gets old...

Yeap… the issue is really 3D cameras and the use of items though menus.

I’m really trying to teach him the camera but it is way hard than move… when you are moving you can make error but when you make error with the camera you are fucked.

He did well with holding buttons too… so racing is being a good way for now.

 

[laynelane]

Found an an article with some good suggestions:

The best PS5 games for kids | Digital Trends

You could spend hours sifting through games for your kid. That's why we've curated this list of the best PS5 games to help you find the right game for all ages.

www.digitaltrends.com

As someone already mentioned, Journey could be a good idea too. It's a stress-free game where he can just move and jump as much as he pleases.

 

[Miyazaki’s Slave]

Get something that has accessibility features (or cheats/unlocks) where your kid can run around invincible and destroy things.

I think both Riverbond (colors might interest them as well) and the Lego games do this.

 

[kingfey]

Minecraft. The only game, kids at any age can play. The other is roblox, but sadly, that isnt on PS.

 

[ethomaz]

Get something that has accessibility features (or cheats/unlocks) where your kid can run around invincible and destroy things.

I think both Riverbond (colors might interest them as well) and the Lego games do this.

I did not thought about accessibility features because I never messed with them but it is now interesting… could work.

 

[ethomaz]

Minecraft. The only game, kids at any age can play. The other is roblox, but sadly, that isnt on PS.

I played Minecraft already… can really a 3 years old that can’t control 3D camera plays it? I don’t think so.

Maybe in one year or two.

 

[ethomaz]

Thinking a bit more about subject…

Should consoles have some educational games for 3 years old?

 

[azertydu91]

I can tell you what my brother did to me(we're 13 years apart), maybe that will help. When I was 2 he put an unplugged controller in my hands while playing Street fighter. Then once he noticed I held it how it should, he plugged it and explained to me what my actions did on the screen. And it happenned quite fast, I was playing and pretty soon (probably when I was 4)I was playing Goldeneye before I could read or learn english(the game was in english I don't know why). The thing I want to say is kids can adapt quite fast so as long as you are not making him play violent/gore games, it should come naturally and if not maybe he is not into video games... Yet or ever.

 

[Kilau]

Thinking a bit more about subject…

Should consoles have some educational games for 3 years old?

All on the tablets now. Lots more options and the controls are usually simplified.

You might get away with co-pilot mode. I know on Xbox it’s a system feature, not sure if it’s like that on PS5 or game by game.

My son is 6 and he can do fine in 3d platform games for the most part, we completed all of Sackboy’s Big Adventure together when he was still 5 but it was a struggle.

 

[Oddvintagechap]

Knack series.

The second player is basically dragged. And their skill level doesnt matter.

 

[NickFire]

Lego Batman and other Lego games

 

[kingfey]

I played Minecraft already… can really a 3 years old that can’t control 3D camera plays it? I don’t think so.

Maybe in one year or two.

Minecraft is an ideal, since there isnt alot of movement. Plus it could enhance his brain.

 

[Gamerguy84]

I let my daughter play flower because it's controlled by tilting. Also LBP series. Some of the arcade stuff as well. I wish Pepa was around then.

 

[01011001]

I would have said the older Lego games, but those aren't playable on PS5... they are on Series X|S/One tho if you have one of those.

older Lego games as in Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga and Lego Indiana Jones 1.
newer Lego games got increasingly more convoluted and just all in all terrible games in big parts due to how convoluted they got.
but that also makes them way less approachable for young kids... so a lose/lose situation really. bad game design + bad accessibility

but yeah, if you have any system where those are available on (Xbox 360, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Wii, PC) those are great games and SUPER kid friendly. you barely have to read anything either as the main menu is basically a hub you run around in

 

[begotten]

Disco Elysium

 

[Captain Toad]

Minecraft. The only game, kids at any age can play. The other is roblox, but sadly, that isnt on PS.

You think a 2 or 3 year-old will be able to play Minecraft?

 

[ReBurn]

You think a 2 or 3 year-old will be able to play Minecraft?

They won't really be able to play anything, so not sure what difference it makes.

 

[jaysius]

Don’t actively seek to turn his brain to mush, get more hands on activities in the real world for him and you to do.

 

[DeepSpace5D]

For that age, I’d imagine it needs to have simple controls.

Maybe something like Peggle 2? It has nice cartoon-like animations as well.

 

[Captain Toad]

Don’t actively seek to turn his brain to mush, get more hands on activities in the real world for him and you to do.

Can you tell me how to raise my kids too while you're at it?

 

[Reizo Ryuu]

Buy him a nes/snes mini instead.

 

[jaysius]

Can you tell me how to raise my kids too while you're at it?

Sure thing.

If you’re going to tell them about things in the world try and be as impartial as possible and allow them to form their own opinion, keep them on the right track if they get too crazy. Critical thinking is a skill that almost nobody has anymore with completely polarized social media and everything else, teaching this early is like giving the kid keys to the entire world, they’ll be so far ahead of the game with this skill. This can be an extreme challenge as many especially on here have no real opinions of their own, so the more you use critical thinking skills the smarter you’ll actually become.

Teach them things that will plant seeds for important life skills that will make things like learning seem like less of a chore.

Give them positive feedback, but don’t be afraid to also be negative if they extremely wrong.

Just a few good ones there.

Very young kids should be taught how to embrace mechanical challenges and not staring at a screen, there are going to be more than enough worthless zombies in those generation. Any kid with an inclination to do physical work will live like a king when they grow up in that generation.

Also instead of creating another couch slug, get them into the idea that exercise isn’t punishment.

Teach them to chew with their mouth CLOSED, we’re not animals and NOBDY wants to hear/see your food.

Last tip, teach them to respect public places and that NOBDY wants to hear their shitty whatever on their mobile devices.

 

[Represent.]

The Last of Us: Part II

 

[ethomaz]

Don’t actively seek to turn his brain to mush, get more hands on activities in the real world for him and you to do.

That is fine… he is hyperactive and do a lot of activities.
BTW there is nothing virtual in videogames so I’m not sure what you mean with real world… he is actually playing games in real world.

 

[The_hunter]

The lego games are good for children, they're essentially collect-a-thon 3d platformers with basic platforming and combat.

Edit: not sure how adept a 3 year old is, but I think at 5-6 super mario and lego games are a good start.

 

[ethomaz]

They won't really be able to play anything, so not sure what difference it makes.

The difference he can’t play Minecraft but can play others games?

 

[jaysius]

That is fine… he is hyperactive and do a lot of activities.
BTW there is nothing virtual in videogames so I’m not sure what you mean with real world… he is actually playing games in real world.

Oh boy… interacting with a screen is in fact engaging with a virtual reality, not VR HEADSETS but a reality that doesn’t exist…in reality. I’m using the term at the most base meaning. Perhaps digital reality?

Trust me, hands on in activities especially with a kid that is hyperactive is far more important for attention spans than virtual activities. You need to give them an outlet to use energy, not just stationary tasks like video gaming.

 

[Craig of War]

 

[TheDreadBaron]

Don’t actively seek to turn his brain to mush, get more hands on activities in the real world for him and you to do.

Your basic advice isn’t bad, but framing playing video games as staring at a screen turning your brain to mush seems pretty silly. Again, I agree with the basic premise of providing more varied stimulation and physical activity, but you don’t need to trash playing video games and a man’s parenting just because he wants to share this passion with his own son. We gather here to talk about our love of playing games, why are you here again?

 

[Stuart360]

People i klnow with kids almost always just get them Minecraft and Roblox and it keeps them entertained for like months on end lol.. I assume they are on PS5?

Also i would very much reccomend this racing game -



Its made for very small children, and i actually tried it out once for a laugh and its sooo easy to control, i'm sure your son would get used to it pretty quick. I think he'd like it too as everything is targeted for small children.

 

[jaysius]

Your basic advice isn’t bad, but framing playing video games as staring at a screen turning your brain to mush seems pretty silly. Again, I agree with the basic premise of providing more varied stimulation and physical activity, but you don’t need to trash playing video games and a man’s parenting just because he wants to share this passion with his own son. We gather here to talk about our love of playing games, why are you here again?

Too many children are being weened on electronic devices today, it’s unnecessary, I’m a grown ass man, I vary my activities as I choose, I was raised that way.

Video gaming time isn’t really quality time with a kid under 5. Do a little, but limit it.

I took the quick rout, check my second post here for a better take.

As I mentioned, kids that are better interacting with the real world are going to steamroll all the screen staring zombies when they grow up.

 

[Y0ssarian]

Sekiro

 

[Sega Orphan]

Well.

My son started to ask me to play games… he has 2 years and 10 months (May 5 becomes 3 years old)… when he wants he takes the controller and go find me asking to play.

Well the issue is… he can’t control at all yet… so I tried Playroom and the easiest he could do is random control the the ball in that phase… the others phases is really hard mainly due the camera.

I teach him how to roll the ball but it uses the touchpad and he got bored because he likes to hit the buttons

So I’m going to buy some things for him.
What recommendations do you guys have for 3 years old? I’m trying some PS+ games like racing (he could have fun with GTS with assists all on).

I’m downloading Sonic Team Racing and Planet Coster.

I’m thinking in Sackboy Adventure too.
Tried Bugnax but the first person view and camera is a issue.

Well camera is really a bit no for him.

My kid likes the simulation games like farm sim, lawnmower, snow runner etc.

 

[Moses85]

Spend time with your kind and dont use a cheap babysitter like tv or console.

3 years

 

[Banjo64]

Minecraft, honestly though I only let my 3 year old play Switch.

 

[Banjo64]

Spend time with your kind and dont use a cheap babysitter like tv or console.

3 years

Yeah letting your child play for 30 minutes once in a while literally makes you are a negligent parent.

/s

 

[Dick Jones]

Thinking a bit more about subject…

Should consoles have some educational games for 3 years old?

Bloodborne. It will teach a 3 year old to git gud

 

[yurinka]

Have you heard about our lord and saviour Knack?

 

[reksveks]

Spend time with your kind and dont use a cheap babysitter like tv or console.

3 years

You can do both, kids naturally want to copy adults, be that games, phones, tablets. As all things, it's a matter of balance. Also 'games' isn't a bad thing just cause its digital.

Back to the OP, I suspect that 3 yrs old is still too young unless they have really good controls of their hands. But yeah, something that primarily focuses on the buttons press would be my advice. Tried to get my 4yr old niece to play that drum master game on the xbox, she is okay with the button presses but obviously the timing aspect is hard.

 

[fran.fernandez]

Thats fast! my son is almost 2 and I still only read books to him. (Every time he come close to tv, pc, table or phone I turn it off).

Sadly I can only turn my ps5 , Sonos setup and 65 oled one hour a day .

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Well.

My son started to ask me to play games… he has 2 years and 10 months (May 5 becomes 3 years old)… when he wants he takes the controller and go find me asking to play.

Well the issue is… he can’t control at all yet… so I tried Playroom and the easiest he could do is random control the the ball in that phase… the others phases is really hard mainly due the camera.

I teach him how to roll the ball but it uses the touchpad and he got bored because he likes to hit the buttons

So I’m going to buy some things for him.
What recommendations do you guys have for 3 years old? I’m trying some PS+ games like racing (he could have fun with GTS with assists all on).

I’m downloading Sonic Team Racing and Planet Coster.

I’m thinking in Sackboy Adventure too.
Tried Bugnax but the first person view and camera is a issue.

Well camera is really a bit no for him.

My 3.5yo daughter is stalling my HFW progression with her Astrobot "AKA Robot" obsession.

 

[Moses85]

You can do both, kids naturally want to copy adults, be that games, phones, tablets. As all things, it's a matter of balance. Also 'games' isn't a bad thing just cause its digital.

Back to the OP, I suspect that 3 yrs old is still too young unless they have really good controls of their hands. But yeah, something that primarily focuses on the buttons press would be my advice. Tried to get my 4yr old niece to play that drum master game on the xbox, she is okay with the button presses but obviously the timing aspect is hard.

Sure you can do both, but why? Kids in this age are not hard to motivate to play without a console. Have two Kids 3 and 7. My boy (7) plays switch from time to time.

 

[Star-Lord]

Buy him a nes/snes mini instead.

Yep. The games on there are a lot more simplistic and aimed towards younger children. As smart as you think your kid is, I very much doubt he’d grasp the idea of moving two analogue sticks at once while mashing other buttons.

 

[FoundryMusic]

My son started to ask me to play games… he has 2 years and 10 months (May 5 becomes 3 years old)…

I'm guessing the child posts here at times using your account