I want a pc for grandkids for playing games. Is this a good choice for the kids? They plays lots of games on pc
1123090
its actually ok i play 3d games such as tera league of legends etc. and it works fine
1123091
It's Ok for the normal video games for kids, but this laptop is not designed for complex 3D games which require faster CPU and better graphic to run it.
1123092
Flash games will work just fine, however if you plan to go over that, I would recommend building your own computer which will not only shave off a couple of dollars off the price tag, but provide you much more power.
1123093
Many games require more processing power, especially graphics, than a typical PC offers. For that reason I would not recommend this computer except for basic gaming. I bought this computer for internet browsing, basic picture editing and productivity applications, and the touchscreen. It's great value and design in that regard.
2278755
Yes. My 5 and 7 year old grandkids really like it. I play it with them, and it's fun for me too!
879474
Leapster is great. My kids loved the educational games. It lasted a couple of years. While they still play it, they are now ready for the DS. I'd go with the Leapster, and maybe go with some used games. I wouldn't invest too much because around 6-7 they want the newer big-kid games.
2006069
Not at all. This laptop is more for surfing the net, spread sheets, word processing, ect. My grandson can play angry birds games, but it's not good for adult games with more involved graphics.
435812
If the children will be wanting to play music CDs, DVDs, or Games on CD-ROM, this won't work for that because it has no optical disc drive (aka cd/dvd drive). I would recommend something with a more common operating system like Windows or Apple. I also know many children who enjoy using machines running Ubuntu Linux. If you want something durable, I would look into getting a Thinkpad. They have spill-proof laptops with reinforced frames and lids, etc.
6840
the onboard graphics card is not that bad. not too much of a gamer, however I have played Doon 3. I have sold many of these motherboards and have no problems are the graphics.
1981614
There are lots of great games for ALL ages. I have 1000+ games on mine. Feel ree to contact me if you need any help. Best of luck to you!
1636902
The 12 should be fine, but I choose a bigger one so that the kids had a little space between them, yet always allowed room for more if needed. Lots of fun and youtube shows how to play several games like cat and mouse. Enjoy!
879476
Thanks for your input. I did not get one, I just decided that since we have the Wii - that's enough right now. I don't want to turn them into big gamers at the age of 4. Thanks again for your input, have a Merry Christmas!
679575
I play video games.. so far so good with this. Of course you cant expect the highest setting for high-spec game such as Assassin's Creed : Unity, as it just provide about 20 fps. I think its a good for a budget pc setup :)
1656321
Nope! But other then that it's not a bad little computer for a kid. I bought it for my 8 year olds birthday. It's good as a learning computer for kids. It's more of a tablet, but shaped like a computer.
793161
I bought it for my father-in-law, so I'm not using it all the time. But... I'm thinking it may be that good as a gaming machine. - it does have a good-sized hard drive and a decent processor, but it doesn't have the high end video card that would be best for gaming. It seems to be a good computer and the price was good though.
859679
my 3 year old loves it, 6 year old plays with it when he's bored otherwise (such as in the car). 6 year old would prefer some of the tablet games. Especially for 3 yr old we like not worrying what he is getting into on it or what settings he might be changing. Some of it may depend if there is a game character they really like - for us it was the Handy Manny game. He really likes that it is his own "super duper computer". I like that it handles being dropped, hammered on, etc.
1131525
Don't game, it was for the wife and the grandkids. Had to replace the wife's old computer after it was hit by lightening, bought it because it was cheap and it shut her up and as expected she never been on it.
635225
we have this set up. Works fine - but we haven't really pushed it yet with gaming yet.
1131526
Depends. If your looking at as is only simple games will run. If you go. With this PC, make sure you get a good graphics card and maybe upgrade the memory. To play the newer games, it will be a must to upgrade the graphics card. Hope this helps.
1132988
Oh yes. Definitely good for games. I play TF2, Minecraft, Tekkit, and various other steam games. They all run great. For the price this is definitely the best gaming laptop out there. I actually got it for 375 (not including tax) at Best Buy as an open box deal! I suggest looking there.