<![CDATA[PSP for kid]]>PSP as a present for your kid (K2) ?


Any feeback and comment ?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/744/psp-for-kidRSS for NodeWed, 29 Apr 2026 19:19:26 GMTWed, 06 Aug 2008 02:48:14 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:03:28 GMT]]>No PSP for kid.


I was a smart kid in the 80s till my dad bought me a Nintendo.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/575093https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/575093Sun, 04 Sep 2011 15:03:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:47:14 GMT]]>

24hr-mum:
not for my child. just asking cos my maid's niece is asking for it!

Depends on the model he is eyeing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/559800https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/559800Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:47:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:39:15 GMT]]>Has anyone done research on correlation of console games to T-scores ? :evil: :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/559777https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/559777Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:39:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:26:53 GMT]]>not for my child. just asking cos my maid’s niece is asking for it!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/552663https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/552663Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:26:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:26:24 GMT]]>just curious how much does a psp cost? not for my

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/552660https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/552660Wed, 17 Aug 2011 05:26:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:20:46 GMT]]>I’m one of those against PSP for kids. Well, DS1 got it as a gift in P1 and I swear I’ve limited him to play only when we go out shopping. To be honest, I hardly go shopping. probably once a month kind of thing. Other than this, he is not allow to play.


He will find some sitting area to play PSP while I’m shopping in shopping centre.

For just barely a year, he got Myophia. Why I said PSP is the culprit because I hardly… very very hardly allow him to play computer games.

I’ve now stop him totally from PSP and he agrees to it.

This is only my case and for your reference. We blame ourself (DH & myself) not taking good care of his eyesight and exposing him too early for a handheld game devise.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/199187https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/199187Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:20:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Mon, 31 May 2010 12:43:52 GMT]]>I can’t imagine my boy might request for it soon! GASPS


My boy is 3yo and he loves our iPhones (for now). Many games for him and they are free. Plus there are many educational apps on the iPhone.

Hubs and I have decided not to buy any electronic games for him at all. We will not hestitate to invest in roller blades, bicycles, badminton rackets, kites, etc. However, electronic games are a big no-no.

We are considering a Wii for family fun, but my hubs said that if we really get it, he’ll lock it up and only take it out when it’s time to play.

My boy is already a little hooked on computer games (which my dad allows him to play). I agree some games train their hand-eye coordination & reaction. My boy’s fine motor skills are rather good too. However, we are trying to put a stop to all the gaming by buying more puzzles, simple toys and books for him.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/198505https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/198505Mon, 31 May 2010 12:43:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Mon, 31 May 2010 05:52:37 GMT]]>Don’t waste his time on games. You will have a hard time getting him back on study track later.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/198268https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/198268Mon, 31 May 2010 05:52:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Mon, 31 May 2010 05:32:02 GMT]]>any recommendation of tried and tested kids recent friendly games?


looking to buy some games for my P1 DS.

😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/198257https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/198257Mon, 31 May 2010 05:32:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:02:13 GMT]]>lego star wars and lego indiana jones is pretty fun!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9575https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9575Wed, 29 Oct 2008 16:02:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:06:37 GMT]]>Hi


Spent my Sunday browsing & found the list of games with rating & a preview of what the games are like. There are not much games that are suitable for kids below age of 10+ unless I'm okay with cartoon violence. Here is the website.

http://www.us.playstation.com/Search?search&type=Games&system=psp#

We bought a Nintendo DS 2 years back for his birthday. Still in working condition. Two handheld games will ensure my kids will not squabble especially if we are travelling for long hours.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9471https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9471Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:06:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:13:55 GMT]]>

EN:
The time has come for me to buy PSP. It's a promise that I made early this year (part of a deal we made) & my son has been looking forward to own one. My biggest concern will be how to control the play time & what type of games are suitable for him to play...

EN, honestly, I really feel that the Nintendo DS is much more suitable for Primary school children than the Sony PSP. You just have to compare the game titles to understand why. The Sony PSP is primarily targeted at teenagers and adults.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9450https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9450Fri, 24 Oct 2008 12:13:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:46:06 GMT]]>The time has come for me to buy PSP. It’s a promise that I made early this year (part of a deal we made) & my son has been looking forward to own one. My biggest concern will be how to control the play time & what type of games are suitable for him to play.


Any suggestions?

Winterkim, I agree with your comment. Kids being kids, the novelty of the gadgets will wear off after sometime. Nothing beats playing with friends, running around & swimming. The only thing that I’m afraid of is when I’m working, there are no other activities during school holidays, he will be hooked to it from morning until I reach home in the evening.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9439https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9439Fri, 24 Oct 2008 07:46:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:31:03 GMT]]>i have DS, Wii, Xbox, PSP, gameboy advance etc...


my son is in N2

Yes, he got hooked on PSP when he first got it as 4yold b'day present (grandpa), look at it now, a mere 1 month and he dropped the \"i only play with my PSP\" attitute.

child being a child, he still love jumping, running, swimming and minggling around. esp weekend when we bring him out to play with his favourite friend, the park, beach, ikea playland (so i can do some shopping too.. ehehheh)...

Give them exposure earlier is better then later. Try expose them only when they're teenage, they get hooked for years rather then months(not all of cos, but i am an example - got hooked on Diablo for 2years :roll: )...

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9433https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/9433Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:31:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:45:10 GMT]]>psp at k2 is not advisable… in fact any console/device that engages just one person is at its essence an anti-social activity… i mean… if you’re older and you already decided in your life you don’t want to mix around with people that much, then thats up to you…


but as parents, shouldn’t we encourage our kids to mix more?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8385https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8385Mon, 06 Oct 2008 07:45:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:31:52 GMT]]>Wii sports is the most fun and entertaining games especially for family gatherings. It was funny watching my sister beating the daylights out of her teenage son in Boxing :), though for the next couple of days she was complaining of shoulder pains :shock: Yes... these games do provide loads of exercise at the same time.


Watch out for the smaller consoles like the Nintendo DS and PSP, though. Some people has complained that they increase myopia amongst kids... though I feel poor lighting conditions have more to do with it. Moderate the amount they play and you can derive much benefit out of it. There are plenty of titles that are suitable for kids as young as 4yo that can help develop memory and analytical thinking, much like those activities in Shichida or Trio.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8139Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:31:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:19:16 GMT]]>Its a good idea. The game will improve their fine motor skills and hand-eye cordination. Fine motor skills are important for writing - alphabet & chinese char. This will greatly increase their self esteem and hence interest in the subjects. Ofcourse, you decide the type of games they play.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8137https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8137Wed, 01 Oct 2008 05:19:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:44:01 GMT]]>Hehe, I am also one of the odd mummy, as I am the one to persuade my hubby to buy the DS lite, I find it rather useful as wat chief Kiasu mentioned, it rather interactive.


I think it is Ok to play but the selection of the games is important, as my kid is still small, I am the one to choose the games that they play. Just to make sure my girl ( 6 yrs old) is always using her brain, I let her play the Brain Challenge daily and encourage my son to play the Pictoimage.

The pictoimage is good for the younger one as it teach the kid how to draw step by step.

Not sure about PSP, but heard that the graphic is better but the game is more suitable for teenagers. The next game console that I am thinking will be the wii as tanzyjac mentioned.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8125https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8125Tue, 30 Sep 2008 12:44:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT]]>For us, we bought PSP for our kids (K2 and P1) as a friend manage to get a better buy from Japan. BUT on the condition that they can only play during school hols. I remember myself being hooked on the tetris while preparing for "O" levels which I felt as a result, I could have done much better if I wasn’t hooked.


Even as adults, we do get hooked on games dun mention the kids. Hence, we strongly administer the only schools hols rule. Not even weekends.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5225Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:15:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:15:28 GMT]]>

wswslim:
PSP as a present for your kid (K2) ?


Any feeback and comment ?
If you are fine with exposing your child to game consoles, I would recommend the Nintendo DS for children under the age of Primary 3. The platform and games are much more suitable for children of that age. The PSP tend to be a lot more adult-oriented, and the games more violent. The Nintendo DS's pen input interface also makes it a very good platform for young children to learn and play at the same time.

We have an old review of suitable games for the http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/kiasu-parents-guide-nintendo-ds.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5159https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5159Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:15:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:05:37 GMT]]>oh yes, just want to add. There are also quite a number of good games in PSP and XBOX360. In PSP, there are PQ and PQ2. These 2 require logic thinking, visualizing and look aheads to move and stack boxes (basically IQ games). For XBOX360, there are Guitar Hero series and VivaPinata. These are good clean fun for the family, and a distraction to destress from their school workload.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5156https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5156Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:05:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:58:48 GMT]]>

heutistmeintag:
My kids play PSP, XBOX360 and computer games e.g. Habbo. I think it's all about moderation. Play too much, the kids may get distracted or worse, physical side effects. If you keep from them, you cant do that forever. The urge will get stronger over the years becoz they are so curious what other children are playing.


What I do restrict however is the type of games, I do not allow them to play games with extreme violent or sexual content. The games I encourage are those requiring teamwork and cooperation. As what Shaz had said, it is really good bonding sessions for the family.

I agree with heutistmeintag. I will not allow my daughter to play any games that is violent or with sexual content. I don't even allow her to watch TV programmes that is violent or quarrelsome like the recent 9pm show on TV8.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5155https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5155Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:58:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:53:43 GMT]]>I probably am the odd one out here... I gave my 6 yrs old daughter a Gameboy when she was 4, a DS Lite last year and a PSP this year. Both my husband and her enjoy challenging each other in games such as the latest Ape Academy, etc. Luckily for me, my daughter is quite self-discipline. Unlike her lower primary school cousins who glued to DS Lite consoles the whole day every weekend, my daughter only play her DS Lite for about 20 minutes at night and on some nights she don't even play them.


We are planning to \"upgrade\" to a Wii Game if I get my bonuses 😞 I find that Wii Games especially the Wii Fitness and Wii Sports are good for the whole family. We just had a bout of \"lulla-hoop\" exercies last weekend, very energised and definitely some calories burned. 😄

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5154https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5154Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:53:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to PSP for kid on Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:18:24 GMT]]>I will try to keep my kid fm PSP for as long as I can… We had introduced him to the ‘old fashined’ games such as Happy Family, Donkey, Snap, Memory games, Aeroplane, Chinese Anmal chess game, Chess, and latest - Monopoly. He enjoys them all. Such games are healthier for his eyes and also help in developing various learning skills.


I see myself getting him a PSP, or whatever electronic gadget that may be in then, when the right time comes.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5152https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/5152Wed, 06 Aug 2008 09:18:24 GMT