<![CDATA[Nintendo DS]]>While lots of parents think of gaming consoles as mere toys, the Nintendo DS is slowly becoming the next thing for educational software. It started with Kawashima’s Brain Age brain training software, and then there was an avalaunch of titles targeted at children as low as 3 years old.


I would think that instead of investing in specialized platforms like the V-Tech or Leappad toys, it might be worthwhile to invest in a relatively low cost Nintendo DS (< S$250) and take advantage of the growing list of titles.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/67/nintendo-dsRSS for NodeWed, 29 Apr 2026 17:59:11 GMTMon, 17 Dec 2007 03:30:05 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:43:10 GMT]]>

nonKiasu:
Hi. I chanced upon this Brain Age Concentration Training software, http://brainage.nintendo.com/

Anyone tried and find it effective? TIA.

ps: really like KSP. Search anything also can find an existing topic 🕺
Lol... Brainage is the great granddaddy of many brain training apps on the iPhone and Androids now. No need to buy a DS to use these apps anymore. I don't play them myself because my scores now accurately reflect my age... kekkeke... it's depressing.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1015988https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1015988Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:43:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:10:47 GMT]]>Hi. I chanced upon this Brain Age Concentration Training software, http://brainage.nintendo.com/

Anyone tried and find it effective? TIA.

ps: really like KSP. Search anything also can find an existing topic 🕺

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1015838https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1015838Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:10:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Sat, 30 May 2009 12:03:26 GMT]]>We should not give them expensive gamed consoles as it will spoil our eyes, a little reward would be good.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31494https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31494Sat, 30 May 2009 12:03:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Thu, 28 May 2009 15:58:09 GMT]]>My elder boy has been pestering us to get him a DSi (I think it’s the latest model?) since last year. We have set a target of scoring band 1 for all subjects as the criteria. He did not meet the criteria during P1 SA2. But he managed to score all band 1 for P2 SA1. So we now need to get him the game set as promised.


Now my headache is how to manage my younger boy (4 years old) when he see the elder brother has a new game set. The younger one will most probably start complain about "not fair" as he dont have one.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31048https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31048Thu, 28 May 2009 15:58:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Thu, 28 May 2009 15:34:36 GMT]]>My seven years old girl has a DSL as well. She plays only once a week i.e. weekend when she has her homework completed or when we are out for shopping. Games she play - Animal Crossing, Brain Academy, Cooking Mama, Mario, or Pokemon.

In fact, I am planning to even buy a Wii so that we can engage in family game together over the weekend - more interactive.
As what i believe, this is all about discipline and serve as a catalyst for my girl to get her things done:). Playtime is limited, so we do not see any harm. In fact, it is a motivator!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31044https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31044Thu, 28 May 2009 15:34:36 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Thu, 28 May 2009 13:00:26 GMT]]>I think computer games are also very harmful. :x

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31020https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/31020Thu, 28 May 2009 13:00:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:46:11 GMT]]>i dunno… i believe toys should be toys and work should be work and not to try and merge the two.


now my son keeps asking me for my handphone so that he can play the java games…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8323https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/8323Mon, 06 Oct 2008 02:46:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:52:27 GMT]]>

xvirusga:
... i will not hesitate to even \"keep\" his favorite game till all expectations are met up again...

What NDS games do you allow your child to play?

We have an http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/kiasu-parents-guide-nintendo-ds that describes suitable NDS titles for children.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/3615https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/3615Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:52:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:31:06 GMT]]>

dragonball:
Hey, I am considering getting a DS, but I am just afraid that my kid will get addicted to it and stop doing his homework. I have this problem right now with the XBox I have. Just keep wanting to want to play xbox game and I got problem getting him to do other things.


I rather get him to play some other more useful game. Anyone got the same problem as me? How do you handle it?

Anyone know where to get a good price for DS Lite?
Dragonball,

i limit my son's play to only max 1hr each during weekends only, after all his homework has been completed. make them earn the credits for it. here's wat i do, during weekends, they have to \"earn\" their credits, for simple things like helping out with housework, helping out with grandma, making the bed, etc. say like 5points per credit. once they accumulate enough points to say 50pts max. they are entitled to play 1 full hour. but along the way, should they fail to achieve, their points will be deducted as well. i works well for us, it was some getting used to, but soon, they will learn and its always a constant reminder to keep them on their toes. i will not hesitate to even \"keep\" his favorite game till all expectations are met up again.

as for the price of a dslite, arranging from SGD210 to 300, depending on color, make, and the accessories. good place to get is ang mo kio hub.

xvirusga

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/3573https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/3573Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:31:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:50:43 GMT]]>

super_dad:
Books are less harmful I think...being less reflective. But the surface area of a book is alot larger than a small mobile phone screen.


But yeah, I do let her play with my phone when she is bored outside. I even have a gameboy emulator installed to let her play her POKEMON.
Some of those books that have glossy papers are actually quite reflective. So I actually bought those polarized lamb from 3M for my kid use, quite expensive though

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/331https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/331Fri, 28 Dec 2007 01:50:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:10:26 GMT]]>Books are less harmful I think…being less reflective. But the surface area of a book is alot larger than a small mobile phone screen.


But yeah, I do let her play with my phone when she is bored outside. I even have a gameboy emulator installed to let her play her POKEMON.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/317Thu, 27 Dec 2007 09:10:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:31:03 GMT]]>

super_dad:
For me, I disallow my child to play with such electronic devices (especially HP)....I think it is not good for the eyes. Even myself, when I use my PDA for a prolong period, I find that it was really bad for my eyesight. No wonder kids these days need to wear glasses. This is a side effect of all my technological advances.

Even spending too much time reading books will harm your eyesight. Do things the Middle Way. Avoid extremes. Usage in controlled doses, eg. half an hour a day, will do no harm.

Anyway, I believe the reason why kids in Singapore has a higher myopic rate is because of the small homes we stay in. If you make it a point to get the kids to go outside and play or swim on a daily basis, it will do wonders for their eyesight.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/302Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:31:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:06:44 GMT]]>For me, I disallow my child to play with such electronic devices (especially HP)…I think it is not good for the eyes. Even myself, when I use my PDA for a prolong period, I find that it was really bad for my eyesight. No wonder kids these days need to wear glasses. This is a side effect of all my technological advances.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/284https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/284Mon, 24 Dec 2007 00:06:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:39:21 GMT]]>

dragonball:
Hey, I am considering getting a DS, but I am just afraid that my kid will get addicted to it and stop doing his homework. I have this problem right now with the XBox I have. Just keep wanting to want to play xbox game and I got problem getting him to do other things.


I rather get him to play some other more useful game. Anyone got the same problem as me? How do you handle it?

Anyone know where to get a good price for DS Lite?
Actually, this problem exists regardless of whether it is a gaming console or the child's favorite toy or activity. So you handle it just like how you control his addiction to other things. The way I do it is limit him to no more than half an hour per session, and he has to earn that half an hour by having good behavior or spending time studying, etc.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/269Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:39:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nintendo DS on Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:26:54 GMT]]>Hey, I am considering getting a DS, but I am just afraid that my kid will get addicted to it and stop doing his homework. I have this problem right now with the XBox I have. Just keep wanting to want to play xbox game and I got problem getting him to do other things.


I rather get him to play some other more useful game. Anyone got the same problem as me? How do you handle it?

Anyone know where to get a good price for DS Lite?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/265https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/265Sat, 22 Dec 2007 03:26:54 GMT