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Lost a bet so I have to get my kids a non-Nintendo system. At this point, is there good reason to go with Xbox over PS5 (or vice versa)? (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by OwnContribution1463@alien.top to c/gaming@level-up.zone

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Im not much of a gamer (ironically I make games for a living) but I made a bet with my kids that if the Detroit Lions make the playoffs this year I'll buy them a system, and its looking like almost a lock to happen, so I want to get in on some Holiday deals.

This is their first non-Nintendo system so I'm a little lost on which way to go at this point in the generation cycle. For reference they're 7 and 9 year old boys and are gonna be new to gaming that isnt based around crafting or Italian brothers. (i made them use my old NES, then SNES first, then got them a Switch a couple years back)

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[–] Numinak@alien.top 0 points 11 months ago (13 children)

Get them a Sega Master system. You never stipulated it had to the newest system out there, right?

[–] ZAlternates@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Genesis Does!

[–] daekle@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

And best yet, with the converter pack they can ever play their games on the game gear!

[–] Numinak@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I miss my game gear. Always wanted that TV addon for it, never could afford it.

[–] neverenoughguitars@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The 3d glasses are sure to wow the kids!! So fun!

[–] Askduds@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

And how many other consoles have 5 sonic games and most of them are actually good!

[–] ianperera@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I think the Sega Master System only has one sonic game, a downgraded version. You’re thinking of the Genesis.

[–] Bennyscrap@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Then get them the Sega CD add on with Night Trap and Sewer Shark!

[–] floppycat123@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Atari has entered the chat

[–] chronicdreamze@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

If OP does this, those kids will never forgive or forget.

[–] sonic_sabbath@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

That would actually be awesome. Mega drive was great fun.

Echo the dolphin anyone

[–] Yoursisterwas@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Nah. Gotta go older then that. Sega Master System, the equivalent to the NES. My first console ever, (when I was six), and I still have more memories of my Dad playing it then I do.

[–] Numinak@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Bought mine with babysitting money. I don't remember many games I played on it, but I do remember playing the Michael Jackson game to the end. Don't recall if I ever beat it though. And one other game that it came with, Alex the Kid.

[–] FacePunchMonday@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Don't forget to get them a ream of graph paper and a few pencils to go with their copy of Zillion

[–] Zawn-_-@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Uncle from another world vibes

[–] Sleven8692@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Considering i seen them go for $120 back when ps3 was the new ps, may end up costing more, idk got no idea what a ps5 costs or a sega costs these days.

[–] Virtual-Potential-38@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Streets of Rage 2 on Maina difficulty. Thats a game