Xbox Series S
A digital-only gaming console that won’t take up too much space
Why it’s great for kids:
Games pass: Microsoft’s subscription service, Xbox Game Pass, is fully supported on the Xbox Series S. Game Pass provides access to a large library of games that can be downloaded and played as part of the subscription.
Plenty of games to choose from: The Xbox Series S is backwards compatible – meaning you can take games from earlier consoles like the Xbox One, Xbox 360, and original Xbox games, and play those games as well as newer versions.
Access to other apps: With access to apps like Netflix, Amazon Video and Disney+, you can also use the Xbox console to access films and TV shows.
Why it’s great for parents:
Using Microsoft Family, parents have the ability to set spending limits for new game purchases which are all done through the console itself and restrict access to certain games, the Xbox S Series makes it easy to manage what your child is playing. That said, children can play ‘online’, which means you’ll want to double-check the privacy settings to ensure they cannot speak to strangers and supervise play.
However, it’s worth checking which games your child is most interested in playing, as some games are only available on PlayStation.
Prices start at £240 including a three-month Game Pass
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