Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:12PM EST
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Grownups aren't the only ones who'll have plenty of toys to play with this holiday season. Kids can get in on the action with a surprising array of high-tech stuff to experience, too. I wish they had these toys, games, and gizmos on the market when I was a lad! Check out these options for the tech-obsessed youth on your shopping list.
LeapFrog Didj - The Didj is a stepping stone between the very basic Leapster and the more advanced Nintendo DS, offering educational and action-based games for tykes ranging from 6 to 10 years old. $87
EyeClops Night Vision Stealth Goggles - Obviously you're not getting military grade night vision with this scope, but kids can play commando like they do in the movies, with this headset-mounted infrared viewing system. Considering real night vision scopes cost hundreds of dollars, I assure you the adults will be trying these on as much as the kids are. $50
Eyeclops BioniCam - The flip side of the Stealth Goggles, this is a handheld microscope that the kids can run around with, snapping photographs (stored on the included USB dongle) of whatever they can find. Magnifies up to 400x. I've never seen so many close-up photos of the fibers comprising the living room rug. $45
WowWee Tribot - This sass-talking robot is beloved by children for his numerous (and loud) catchphrases, ease of control, and especially his "guard mode," which lets him sound an alarm when anyone passes in front of him. $80
Skoodlez - These are just stuffed animals, really, but each Skoodle comes with a unique code that lets children create a customized story on the Skoodlez website starring their particular character. Very affordable, too. $15
UltiMotion Swing Zone - The poor man's Nintendo Wii, or at least, a version that you won't be afraid to turn over to the kids for fear they'll break it. Just plug the receiver into the television to play one of five built-in sports games. Just like the Wii, the receiver detects motion on the controller, and five adapters are included, one for each mini-game on the device. The golf title is surprisingly well-crafted and addictive, especially considering the price. $58
Hannah Montana Pop Tour Guitar Video Game - Kids like the look of Rock Band but can't manage the guitar? Check out this purple number, which connects to your TV and lets kids jam through 10 Hannah Montana songs using only three buttons instead of five. $45
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Add the DS lite and Club Penguin DS game.
Now I see what Saturday's article was buttering us up for. . .
1 Posted by rogueist on Thu Sep 3, 2009 8:49PM EDT Report Abuse
Cool... I will be out there with my Laser Tag gear and the EyeClops Night Vision Stealth Goggles on... I wont be beat!