Fun video/computer games for a 9 year old boy?

Q. My son asked for some games for Christmas, but when I asked him which ones he wanted he just shrugged and said "new ones." (By new, he means ones he doesn't have yet, not games that haven't come out).
We have a wii and an xbox, and he has his own PSP and access to a family computer. Anything that doesn't seem super girly, babyish or is rated M is a viable option. If you know a good M game that is on the milder side of M, feel free to suggest it
And please don't lecture me about "the dangers of video games," my son is a good boy who loves sports and spends a lot of time outside. He's not a psychopath or a couch potato.
Thanks!

A. Computer Games-
Nickelodeon Toon Twister-PC
Nicktoons Racing-PC
Amazon Trail-PC
Oregan Trail-PC
I Spy School Days-PC
Scooby-Doo and The
Glowing Bug Man-PC
Batman: Justice
Unbalanced-PC
Batman: Toxic Chill-PC
http://www.thegiftsuite.com/forkids.html

Wii Games-
Indiana Jones-Wii
Animal Crossing-Wii
Toy Story Mania-Wii
Mario Kart-Wii
Super Mario Bros.-Wii
Word Long Party-Wii
Boom Blox-Wii
Mario Super Sluggers-Wii
Warioland-Wii
Playground For Nintendo-Wii
Speed Racer-Wii
http://www.bestwiigamesforkids.com/
http://wize.com/wii-games/t1000-kids

X-Box Games-
The Lost-X-Box
LEGO Star Wars-X-Box
Psychonauts-X-Box
Deathrow-X-Box
Super Monkey Ball-X-Box
Grand Theft Auto-X-Box
Bioshock-X-Box
SSX Tricky-X-Box
Ninja Gaiden-X-Box
Halo: Combat Evolved-X-Box
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon:
Island Thunder-X-Box
Halo 2-X-Box
Mercanaries-X-Box
Max Payne-X-Box
http://wize.com/xbox-games/t838-kids

PSP Games-
Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror-PSP
Dragonball Z: Shin Badoka-PSP
Metal Of Honor Heroes-PSP
Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City
Stories-PSP
Midnight Club 3-PSP
Tekkan: Dark Resurrection-PSP
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City-PSP
Monster Hunter: Freedom-PSP
Hot Shots Gulf: Open Tee-PSP
Pinball Hall Of Fame-PSP
Patapon-PSP
Grand Theft Auto: Vice
City Stories-PSP
Fight Night: Round 3-PSP
NFL Street-PSP
http://wize.com/psp-games/t862-kids
http://wize.com/psp-games/t862-kids/page-2

Original Question

Should i get video games even though my sister told me to get computer games?

Q. I ve always wanted video games wen my sisters were around but never need it. now my sisters went to college and im alone with my parents and granparnets. i really want vidoe games but my sisters tell me my parents are to cheeap to buy me new games everytime i want them? wat should i do

A. Computer games are video games...

BTW, I would suggest getting a system, rather then getting PC games... PC gaming is an even more expensive hobby then console gaming, as you need a good system to run the games to begin with and every couple of years you NEED (not have) to upgrade your system...

Where as the longevity in a modern console is about 5-6 years before a new system is released.... An upgrade to a PC can top 500 easily, if you want better then decent-really good hardware... Where as a console costs about 300..

Gaming computer components also aren't designed for long lasting life... They're designed for power, and the more power an electronic uses/generates, the more heat it generates, and heat is the enemy to electronics, it reduces overall life... That is why people invest in beefy cooling systems for their high end gaming rigs.

If your parents are trying to convince you to stick to PC games for the cheapness aspect, make sure you tell them the above, the overall cheaper route is consoles, PC gaming is better left to serious gamers with money to burn.

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