Nintendo DS first game?

[KrisM]

I think DS1 is getting a DSLite. I want to pick up a game for him, too. What is a good first one, assuming it'll be a bit before we buy a 2nd game. Math would be good. Logic, puzzles, etc would be good as well. I'm finding some of those, but not so much math.

[egoldber]

If I were you, I would get a used one from GameStop. They take them back for full refund within 7 days. That way if he doesn't like it, he can take it back and get something else. You never what kids will like or not like.

[KrisM]

Does that include EB Games? I did the store locator and the closest Game Stop is about 30 minutes, but EB Games is only 20.

Do you have some ideas we could start with?

thanks.

[nfowife]

Crayola Treasure Adventure is a great first game. Also my DD loves smart girls playhouse- I think there is a boy one too. Both are good intro games for using the stylus and getting used to the ds.

[KrisM]

Originally Posted by nfowife

Crayola Treasure Adventure is a great first game. Also my DD loves smart girls playhouse- I think there is a boy one too. Both are good intro games for using the stylus and getting used to the ds.

To me, those look too easy. Does your DD still play them a lot? DS1 is 7 years old now. I'm hoping for multiplication and division types of games. He's not so into coloring in general, but I wonder if DD, who is 5, would enjoy this if she ends up with one .

[jamesmom]

I think the Lego games are good first DS games, assuming he likes the stories (e.g., Star Wars, Harry Potter).

[mom2binsd]

Our library checks out DS games and our Family Video also has DS games to rent..good way to find out what he likes.

My DD loves New Super Mario Bros...she has about 7 games, some educational some just fun.

I got it for 23.99 NEW In BOX on ebay, I don't think Game Stop prices are very good, but I've found much better deals on ebay.

[calv]

ANY mario game is always fun. we have super mario and mario kart. both a huge hit for the young & old

[egoldber]

ANY mario game is always fun.

And this is why I think being able to return is important. My DD has never liked the Mario style games. I also think the Lego Harry Potter game is hard for a DS novice, but OTOH he is older than the typical novice.

[KrisM]

We happened to be near one of the Gamestop's so we went in. He looked at a bunch and had zero interest in the packaging of any Lego or Mario games. The titles that caught his eye were Learn Chess, Learn Science, My Chinese Coach, Carnival Games, Cooking Mama, and Puzzler World. I need to look these up and see what I think. I also think he might like Professor Layton and the Curious Village.

We'd be buying from my nephew and I'll ask him to bring his games over too. I do not think he's selling games since his brother will play them still. But, I know he has some of the Lego and Mario games, so we can test those out.

Thanks for the ideas.