Classic Kids Games

Classic kids' games for the PC, NES, and Atari 2600

As the technology of home video game consoles has advanced, the Internet has become an archive of sorts for classic kids' games. Old PC games and classic game titles from early game systems such as Nintendo and Atari have received new life online, where browsers looking for classic kids' games can download classic games for free or buy used home console systems. We've compiled a list of some of the classic kids' games that are still loved today.

Classic kids PC games

Most of the classic kids' PC games to be found online are clones or freeware. And since free is as cheap as it gets, these can be good choices if you're looking for classic games for your kids.

Classic kids' games to be played on your PC can include titles such as Prince of Persia or Dune, as well as classic arcade games for kids such as DigDug.

Some old arcade games suitable for kids can also be found, such as Centipede. And if you're not a gaming purist, remakes of classic kids' games can also be downloaded for free.

Classic kids Nintendo games

Because the original NES gaming system was responsible for bringing about a renaissance in the gaming industry, it's pretty easy to find classic kids' games for it online.

According to the popularity chart at www.nintendoland.com, the most popular classic kids’ games for the NES system are Legend of Zelda and Zelda II, the first three titles in the Super Mario Brothers series, Mega Man, Final Fantasy I, Metroid, and Mike Tyson's Punch Out.

If you're looking to buy classic kids' games for the NES, we recommend avoiding eBay. There are sites devoted specifically to NES games that are worth checking on from time to time, such as www.nescentral.com.

Classic kids Atari games

As for classic kids' games on the Atari system, there are fortunately quite a few formats available. Atari's 80 Classic Games In One is available for play on your PC for only $19.99. The CD-ROM includes classic arcade games and classic kids' games from the Atari 2600, including Asteroids, Breakout, Space War, Space Duel, and Night Driver.

It's also easy to find sites that allow you to play classic kids' Atari games online, or sites that offer Atari 2600 consoles and games for sale. We recommend www.atariguide.comas a resource for anyone interested in purchasing classic kids' Atari games or consoles.

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