The 11 Best Video Game Consoles for Kids

2021 10.2-inch iPad

Price:$329.99

An iPad may seem like an unlikely gaming system, but it might just be the best game system for kids and the whole family. We like the 2021 10.2-inch 64 GB iPad, which has a retina display and stereo speakers (though for gaming, we definitely recommend headphones). It can be the gateway to a fun family-game session during a tedious layover, a quick educational escape in the doctor’s waiting room, or a magical way to spend a car ride. Plus, the big, colorful screen can also be the spoonful of sugar that gets kids hooked on one of the many creative games that are, well, not exactly games, like Drawing Pad, which is a digital canvas that kids can virtually draw on, save for later, and even show off on social media.