Christmas is almost at your doorstep, and if you haven’t done your shopping, then you could be in big trouble. To avoid the holiday rush, it’s best to check out lists of the best Christmas gifts first to guide your shopping. If you have children to please this season (or even some adults), then one of the best gifts to give them would be nothing less than a Nintendo DS system and some matching games. Below is the list. Check it out!
Top 10 Nintendo DS Consoles and Video Games Christmas Gift for 2008:
1. Mario Kart DS – one of the most popular games in the Mario series, Mario Kart will definitely bring your kids, friends or family a lot of fun times. You can battle 4 karts at once, or you can choose to race 8 of your friends over Nintendo DS Wi-Fi Connection.
2. Brain age – for parents who want their children to play something fun and educational at the same time, Brain Age is the perfect choice. With this game, children will be able to learn more about numbers, art, literature and other useful things through fun activities and games.
3. New Super Mario Bros. – this list of the 10 best Nintendo DS consoles and their video games Christmas gifts for 2008 would not be complete without the tried and true game this time around. Now your children can enjoy what you used to love to play! With new power-ups like Mega Mushroom and new places to explore, this game is definitely a keeper.
4. Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia – fun and challenging at the same time, this game will take your kids to explore Almia, a new region for this Pokemon game. There, they would battle with other Rangers to come out on top. With new Pokémon characters and new games and quests, expect your kids to have hours of fun with this game.
5. Mystery Case Files: Millionaire – this game mixes fun with mystery, a game that also involves a lot of thinking and problem solving. It’s the perfect choice for kids who love nothing more than poking around and sticking their noses in things. For parents who want to improve their children’s mental abilities, this is a safe purchase.
6. Brain Age 2: More training minutes in one day! – Coming in at number 6 on the list of the 10 best Christmas gifts for the Nintendo DS and its video games for 2008 is this enhanced version of Brain Age. This time, there will be more activities and games to play. At the same time, your brain’s progress can be tracked by the game itself. Isn’t that great?
7.Chrono Trigger – this time travel game is fascinating and fun. Join Crono on his search for Marle through the past, present and future. He meets wonderful and fearsome creatures and fights some of them. This one has adventures written all over it.
8. Kirby Super Star Ultra – this game offers many adventures and many challenging enemies to defeat, such as King Dedede and Meta Knight. It also uses the touchpad as part of the game’s controls. Expect stunning, pristine graphics, plus old game styles or modes from the first Kirby game!
9. Nintendo DS Lite Cobalt or Black – We will finish this list of the 10 best Nintendo DS consoles and their video games Christmas gifts for 2008 with the two most wanted Nintendo DS consoles. The first is the Cobalt or Black console. Definitely one for the guys, this console also has a slot for Game Boy Advance games and at the same time has Wi-Fi that allows you to play with other people or even Nintendo DS owners around the world.
10. Metallic Pink Nintendo DS Lite – The streamlined design, attractive color and amazing features would definitely make girls scream for this new device. Who says only children can play?