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[confused]

My 3 year old enjoys playing the following games :

New Super Mario Bros.
Peggle DS
Dora the explorer games
Go Diego Go games
Freddi Fish

The first two she just likes because New Mario was the game mom was playing at the time we decided to ease her into gaming. Peggle because that was the first game she was allowed to play on my 360. Dora and Diego games because they are recognisable characters and she just loves the shows.

 

[Dark Octave]

A 3 year old and a DS is a combination I'd rather not think about.

If the DS is disposable, then I say cool and suggest maybe Cooking Mama. That way she can be a big girl and help cook what mommy and daddy cooks. Otherwise I gotta go with the wife on this one and say Leapster...whatever the hell that is.

 

[trinest]

What I want to know is what he picked.

 

[bigdaddygamebot]

Leapster might be a good stop-gap. 3 is a little young to be playing proper video games don't you think?

This.

Most games are still a bit too complicated for a 3 year old to really grasp. Leapster is optimized for that age.

My daughter LOVES to "play" (watch and help us play) Peggle, Patapon, Wii Resort and Munchables but actually playing them...they're still beyond her.

They can't play them "right" at that age and it can get discouraging. Leapster is it until I'd say four or five. Then things get really fun.

If you absolutely need to get a DS game, try the Dora game and try Peggle.

My daughter really loves Elektroplankton as well although it's not really a game.

 

[wideawakewesley]

The Dora and Diego games are perfect for 3yr olds

 

[DR2K]

The Crayola game, it helped teach my 3 year old sister numbers and colors.

 

[luka]

Does she speak Japanese? This game is fantastic:

I'm kidding of course. But seriously, once it comes out in NA (september, I think) I'd easily recommend it as a great beginner RPG. It's very easy to figure out, the battles almost play themselves, and it's just really fun running Dorothy around the world with the stylus.

 

[mrklaw]

Id recommend 'I did it mum' girl edition, ive bought both versions for my 2 kids, and they love it. Fun little mini games, simple puzzles, matching pairs, and maze games. This is in the UK mind you, but im sure your favorite import store could get you one.

this. My kids enjoyed playing both versions when they were little.

 

[ChackanKun]

Pocoyo. My daughter is almost 3 and loves that game

 

[Zonar]

First I would like to say thanks everyone who responding with suggestions. My wife and I read them all and it helped us a lot.

You are what's wrong with America.

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Thanks Lost Fragment I wanted to keep this thread pretty basic and light hearted, but some people cannot help but make personal insults.

I've heard of a game called "Outside". It's on all systems and its free!

From the makers of IRL, if you remember that game.

Amen.

How about a nice coloring book, a jumping rope, some puzzles, a jojo or maybe a skippy ball?

And like someone already said earlier in this thread, what kind of dad gets the present for his daughter one day before her actual birthday and even has to ask on a message board what his child wants... Jeez. Better shape up.

Why did you even post in this thread? You have no idea on what my family life is. For your information, we are very involved in our daughters lives. My wife is a stay at home mom and they are very well taken care of.

you prolly mean well, but unsolicited parenting advice on the internet is like 3 wrongs forming a misshapen voltron of wrongs.

Actually...you are man. Come in here with this kind of attitude. Try to be helpful.

I'm guessing you don't have a kid and job combo. For the vast majority of adults, making decisions on a game that may cost 30-50 bucks that a child may takes a little bit of effort. Don't criticize a guy for wanting the opinion about games that a young child may like when it's not easy to try these games before you buy them. A kid may like a game just because of a certain color. You have no real way of knowing if they would like it. And good parents don't give their kids bad games. 2nd, kids want what they see. I'm guessing he's here because he's a gamer and wants her to enjoy something he likes. The kid probably has 10 coloring books and like all kids, you can't force them to play with anything: if they don't like it, they'll go play with a plastic bag before they pick up something that doesn't grab their interest.

Exactly

and thank you Irish Ninja, skinnyrattler and Permutated

Zonar-
My daughter got a Leapster when she was about 3 and loved it. For some reason Nintendo doesn't do a good job targeting kids under about 5 or 6. Too many of their games require reading skills and very precise motor skills. Now that my daughter is 6 and can read she's gotten into Wii/DS games a lot more, but she still plays the Leapster a lot. And I actually think that some of the educational aspects of Leapster are beneficial, even if it is primarily a toy.

I'd go Leapster now, and DS games in a few years.

A 3 year old and a DS is a combination I'd rather not think about.

If the DS is disposable, then I say cool and suggest maybe Cooking Mama. That way she can be a big girl and help cook what mommy and daddy cooks. Otherwise I gotta go with the wife on this one and say Leapster...whatever the hell that is.

Yea it's an old DS fat if it breaks its no biggie. The Leapster does seem like the best choice.

What I want to know is what he picked.

I decided to get a few toys and board games for now, we will get her a Leapster for Christmas. She's having a pool party at a water park today, it will be lots of fun I am sure.