Digital Smarts - Best Game Consoles for Kids

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Thinking about a game console for your kids these days is complicated. There are the traditional machines like Microsoft's Xbox One or Xbox 360; Sony's PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 3; and Nintendo's Wii U. There are also set-top boxes (also called Internet TVs or "media players") such as the Apple TV and the Roku, and gaming-optimized systems such as the Nvidia Shield Android TV and the Amazon Fire TV Gaming Edition. If you need help making a decision, take a look at Common Sense Media’s recommendations in an article entitled “What's the Best Game Console for Kids?”