I'm looking to buy my mum a portable gameboy. She is far from an avid gamer but has heaps of spare time on her hands and could use a bit of stress relief.

So a few google searches and I'm still at square one. From what I can see the only handhelds out atm are nintendo DS (lite) or sony PSP.


From what I can gather the PSP is a bit more of a hardcore thing? Are there any other handheld systems that would be good for a very casual older gamer?

I'm looking at maybe getting games like loco roco or rhythm/mind challenge games.

Thanks.

ads tell me that old people like ds's

i've got my mum to play my ds before. admittedly it was only games like brain training and sudoku :).

My mum loves her DS. She's got stacks of games now, all the brain training ones, arcade, puzzles etc.

The amount of potential mums jokes that can arise from this thread is mind boggling and i don't know where to start...

Buy a DS because it's so easy to use expandable storage for linux isos.

DSi (not DS lite)

Definitely DS

Ok seems like DS is the one to get. Why not DS lite?

because it's older and not as good

but don't take it from me, here are the new features of the DSi:



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DSi is newer / better. built in camera etc.

So I'll get her a DSi, Dr kawashimas brain training and 101 in 1 megamix.

Thanks heaps guys. Saved me a fair bit of research. Now to go bargain hunting. :)

Definitely a DS. Between Brain training, the Professor Leyton games, Peggle, Mario etc you've got a tonne of casual-friendly titles for her to kick back with.

Buy a DS because it's so easy to use expandable storage for linux isos.

This. Also, if ol wassername (That blonde chick I think from Grease) does ads for them they must be good for the older people.

None, they are both s***.

The amount of potential mums jokes that can arise from this thread is mind boggling and i don't know where to start...

f***in aye

Beyonce uses DS. that's enough endorsement for me.

Definitely DS. I bought my gf a PSP and it was an epic fail.

JBhifi had a good deal on a mario coloured ds a few weeks ago, might still be on.

I like DS but not buying either. You need to catch a train or have some free time at some stage somewhere to use em.

And I am now a poor 17 year old (with a happy mother). :)

Here's hoping she enjoys it.

Anyway, thanks qgl.

onya Phooks :)
You can never regret makin ya mum happy.


Oh, and:
How'd you manage to get Paveway off her long enough to open the present?

I got my Mum a DS. She doesn't play it as much as I would like her to.

onya Phooks :)
You can never regret makin ya mum happy.

i made phooks mum happy last nite, and it didnt cost a cent (ok, i had to have a few beers first, but im prepared to wear that cost)

She doesn't play it as much as I would like her to

...


anyway, my mum barely knows how to use a video player

Well, she rarely plays with the DS Strange Rash, and it's one of the few technologies she can use.

my mum doesn't even know how to use the tv properly, fk ever buying her tech items.

Should have bought her a Sybian

Ger her something that she can use to its full potential, like an iron.

nah i bought her some wusthof knives, she loves em

if your mum does your washing, or cooks you dinner regularly, then don't buy her a DS - she may slack on important s*** like that once she gets hooked.

my mum bought herself a DS and some brain training thing

Phooks, too bad about (1) being poorer and (2) being 17 years old.

Phooks, too bad about (1) being poorer and (2) being 17 years old.

f*** that, wish I was 17 again.

No responsibility, chill out with mates at school, long holidays 4 times a year with an awesome one over summer. 17's where it's at, yo!

But yeah, f*** being poor.