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PSP- Play Station Portable
By Amy | September 4, 2007
By now most of us with children know that handheld video game systems are quite popular. As a matter of fact, I can’t name a single kid between 5 and 18 that I know personally that doesn’t have at least one.
Lamont got a PSP for his tenth birthday in July and lil’ Mel got one in August for his elementary graduation and honor roll accomplishments. They haven’t put them down since!
Ok, maybe they have but I see them quite often playing their little games…when we’re in the car, hanging out downstairs, laying in bed, watching tv…and the list goes on and on.
We have limited their playing time now that school’s back in (to weekends and long drives only) but I must say they have their advantages.
For example, the kids can share games, watch movies, interact with one another as well as other kids in the general area that have the same games.
Ok, I must also admit dad got one for his birthday back in June. The three of them play against each other (that is a down side…we bought three of the same games so they could play each other-but the plus side is they get to play TOGETHER) in the family room while I sit with them and read.
That’s a good time to be had by all. Occasionally I’ll play with them too (if one of them isn’t playing at the moment).
Don’t get me wrong…I still see them playing other games too but this one is definitely working out for everyone in the house right now.
(It’s also a GREAT incentive…clean your room or give me your PSP!)
So if the child in your life has one (even the big ones like dad) what games are their favorites? And do you find the handheld systems to be and advantage or an annoyance?
Til next time,
Amy
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