Nintendo 3DS: Not Just for Kids Anymore

Game consoles just for kids? Think again. Gladly will we surrender our iPhones and tablets to our children and take on their sleek, portable gaming systems for our own personal break from the world. Why should the kids have all the fun?

For so long, Nintendo consoles appeared tailor-made for tech-savvy kids and young adults. Now, the company wisely created new software that adults can enjoy, too. Smaller than an iPad, the console itself weighs about eight ounces, making it easy to carry around and take on the go. I tried a few games (geared towards adults) and realized why kids love the DS system so much.

Not much of an artist myself, the “Art Academy: Lessons for Everyone!” game gave me step-by-step, easy-to-follow instruction on the fundamentals of drawing. An adorable little instructor named Vince helped me navigate the toolbox and paint pallet. I started out at the beginner level, and I’m hoping to make it to a more advanced stage in the near future. The many levels in this game make it a great option for sharing among family members of all ages.

I’m a huge fan of crossword puzzles and word searches and can be found on Sundays ferociously trying to complete them. The “Crosswords Plus” game allowed me to play game after game with a seemingly endless supply of puzzles remaining.

The system offers fun activities for Moms on the go and can be used while taking the train to work, as an afternoon break, or while waiting for school to be released. However, your kids may stare in amazement – and envy – as they take a look at Mom’s up-to-date game console!

To find more information about game consoles and games, go to www.nintendo.com.

Disclosure: Mom Central received the Nintendo 3DS as well as “Crosswords Plus,” “Art Academy: Lessons For Everyone!” and “Professor Layton And the Miracle Mask” to facilitate this review. The views expressed here are entirely our own.

Stacy DeBroff

Stacy DeBroff, founder and CEO of Mom Central.com and social and digital consultancy, Influence Central, is a social media strategist, attorney, and best-selling parenting author. A sought-after expert for national media, she trend-spots regularly with national brands and speaks frequently to national and international audiences on a wide range of subjects, including influencer marketing, social media, entrepreneurship, and consumer trends. A passionate cook, gardener, reader, and tennis player, she adores this new chapter of post-college-age parenting.