Newbie!!! Which handheld game?

[weatheredmom]

Holy cow. I've been out of electronics for the past 10 years, and apparently I'm waaayyyyyyyy behind on "what's in". I'm going to admit that I have no idea what the difference is between a ps2, ps2 lite, gameboy or wii.
My problem: I need a handheld game for a 6-7 yr old girl for Christmas. I have no idea where to start, except I want to spend less than $50, and don't mind if it's a gently used item.
Can anyone please guide me on WHAT to buy, and WHERE to start looking???????????
Input appreciated!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[p055umcub3r]

It's hard to find any hand held games less than 50 USD, unless you're referring to something simple like a 20Q game, which believe me, a 6-7 yo girl will not especially like. The only other things similar to that include card games (poker, etc), sports stuff, and girlish things that nobody actually likes, but are targeted to parents looking for gifts for their child. I would recommend spending the few extra bucks on a Nintendo DS or something similar, as it will be top quality, much more inexpensive than other gaming systems, include games targeted to audiences of both genders and especially young kids, and will occupy a lot of her time. One of the plus sides of a DS in particular is that games for it are relatively inexpensive, though it can vary based on how new or old the game is, and the game's particular quality.

Unfortunately however, the DS has been out for a while, and I would not be surprised if Nintendo came out with a replacement for it soon.

DS is probably the 2nd most hardcore device for hand held gaming, which isn't actually very hard core, it's just that most hand held gaming devices aren't that hard core.

 

[iluvemocharlybrown]

ok well i would check out a neoput. but dont get confused with a Tamagotchi.Do not by a tamagotchi.....i just suggest neopet because based on what game is appropriate for what age.....A tamagotchi would be wayy to confusing for someone as little.......and i would go to places like Walmart,Kmart,Target or any of those commen places
and make suure you ask if they have any and if the responce is ''NO we dont have it'' AT ANY OF THOSE PLACES..ask where you can find a ''neopet' so NEOPET is your awnser