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[lexxmasta]

Emphasis on "Quality" There is alot of garbage to sift through and unfortunately most of the games geared toward the youngins haven't been reviewed by reputable gaming sites. So when you google this subject you get alot of "mom recommends" type sites, which may be alright for some, but i'd prefer to take suggestions from actual gamers.

So, that being said...Suggestions?

[Chiri Kitsu]

Are you looking for interactive learning or just for fun?

Also, on classic 8-bit stuff or any gen?

[virtual_maniac]

What kind of "quality" are you looking for? Quality of gameplay? Graphics? Story? ESRB rating?

 

The Petz, Cooking Mama, and imagine: *profession* lines tend to be the better kid friendly games.

 

Nothing really too bad with the Petz and Petz Rescue lines.

 

The Cooking Mama series would put the consoles through extra wear and tear.

 

The imagine: series might be too technical for preschoolers though. (haven't played these)

 

Most of Disney Interactive Studio's stuff isn't too bad.

 

Lego: Anything is rather kid friendly as well.

[Endymion_Mallorn]

DISCLAIMER: I am not a teacher, nor do I have any real experience with young children outside of my own history - and one of my favorite games from about the time I was six.  So please do take my suggestions with a grain of salt.

 

That said, I think it depends entirely on the functional level of your preschooler, and how much hand-holding you want to do.

 

(Super) Scribblenauts is great (though maybe better for gradeschoolers); it builds problem-solving and vocabulary skills in a way that encourages emergent gameplay.

 

I've never run Big Brain Academy, Brain Age, or related games, but I have been told they're pretty good - for what they are.

 

While not "educational" by any stretch, Mario Kart & Party (and really any Mario title) is fine for kids of any age.  They're even better if you're playing along or have a few kids to play against.

 

Can you go wrong with Tetris?  It can fix issues like amblyopia (lazy-eye blindness), it teaches pattern recognition, it's simple and addictive.  I grew up on it.

 

Nintendogs and other virtual-pet games can teach responsibility, if you're willing to have the kid gaming that often.

 

Oh!  And one more that I must suggest as a "great DS game", regardless of age - Elite Beat Agents (and its Japanese origin, Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan!)

[Elik]

my opinion for pre schooler is that they should play games like nintendogs as it gives a chance to those who has or never owned any pets,as virtual maniac said cooking mama series is good and petz is like that of nintendogs.

[LSmith111]

Well I've played a game for the Nintendo DS and it was called Junior Brain Trainer there was 2 I think hope this little info post helps you

[Noukie09]

pokemon is the best of game

 

 

 

 

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