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The Xbox 360 is the newest video game system introduced by Microsoft. For those who have upgraded to a 360 from the last generation system, the plain old Xbox, you may have some old Xbox games that you want to play. Unfortunately, not all of the old games are compatible with the new system. This might be why you’re looking for the best Xbox 360 games to buy for your kids.

Below is a list of the best XBOX 360 games for kids and teens. Also, check out the different console packages available. See the best XBOX 360 games in various categories. From XBOX 360 sports games to shooters to the top games for kids 7 and under. So if you are ready, check out the best XBOX 360 games of 2008 below…

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Top 10 XBOX 360 Games

Top 12 Games for Kids 7 & Under

Must-Have XBOX 360 Accessories

Best Music & Rhythm Games

Rock Band 2

Guitar Hero: World Tour

Dancing & Karaoke

Best XBOX 360 Sports Games

Traditional Sports

Extreme Sports

Racing

Best XBOX 360 Games for Teens

Shooters

RPG

Action

When shopping for new Xbox 360 games, the single most important thing to keep in mind is the ages of the children who will be playing the games. The ESRB (Entertainment Software Ratings Board) rating is the best guide for parents to finding the best Xbox 360 games for their kids- and this is true of all video game systems. For the youngest kids, games should be rated “eC”, which means that it is approved for early childhood. These games are designed, both in level and in content, for kids under age six or seven. For kids in the six to nine age range, the best Xbox 360 games are those that have an “E” rating, which means they are appropriate for kids of all ages. Kids as old as twelve often enjoy games rated “E”, and many of the cartoon- themed games fall into this rating category. The next age range is the rating “E10+”. Games in this category are designed for kids age ten and over. The “T” rating is for games that are meant for teenagers. These games can have some level of violence and suggestive content. The other two ratings, “M” and “A” are reserved for games designed to be played only by adults. These games typically contain graphic, bloody violence and strong sexual content; they should never be purchased for children. The best Xbox 360 games for kids are the ones chosen according to both the child’s interests and the ESRB rating on the box.

Choosing an Xbox 360 game for a boy can be quite a bit easier than finding one for a girl. By comparison, there are relatively few games that are designed specifically for girls. The ones that are designed for girls are usually based on a popular television show. For boys, there are games based on super heroes, cartoons, TV shows, sports, and many other themes. There are also a few unisex games- some of these are based on old video arcade style games and some of the first games available on the earliest home video game systems. These can be some of the best video games to choose if you’re unsure what the person would like. Puzzle games appeal to boys and girls alike, as do video versions of board games. There are also a few non- violent games designed for adults, and these are generally quiz games and games designed to help with thinking skills.

There are so many different choices available that it can be difficult to choose the best Xbox 360 game for someone else. If you are shopping or a gift, you might try asking what types of games they like to play on their video game system. If there is really no way to ask an adult or older child without giving away your intentions, then a gift certificate to a video game store may be the way to go, so that the person can go and pick out an Xbox 360 game that they will love and play for hours and hours. Keep in mind when shopping for video games that there are many used video game stores where games can be bought at a discount.