Stumped on what to buy your teenager for Christmas, especially in these times of economic turmoil? The answer may be simpler than you think. A classic video game console is the perfect gift for the hardcore gamer or even for the casual gaming teenager. They are easy to find online on sites like E-bay or Craigslist.
Find games for it that you may have played yourself if that is an option. Never underestimate the power of Pac-Man, Galaga, Galaxian, or Tetris. You can compete against your son or daughter, challenging their high scores. If you have a higher score, then they will try their hardest to one up you, having hours of bonding through constructive competitive activity in the process. But, if you were not blessed with great gaming talent, don’t be discouraged. Nothing makes a teenager smile more than watching their old man/woman trying to beat their impossibly high score.
As an added bonus, since they have school, you will have more time to spend honing your craft. These systems are remarkably cheap, and you can buy a NES, Super-NES, and Sega Genesis with 20 games each for as little as $60, leaving you plenty of spare cash for all the clothing and socks you could want to buy as gag gifts. Also, be sure not to make the mistake of buying them an expensive game along with it, as it will overshadow the significance of the classics, because they just see the game, not the hours of bonding that accompanies it.
