I have 3 boys, ages 14, 9 & 8.  Although all 3 of them (including myself) have had so much fun playing with this system; I have to say my 8 yr old is thoroughly enjoying it.  I bought this for my son Chris's 8th birthday; he & my 9yr old had been asking for one for some time.  I did some research and after reading reviews and checking around, I felt this system was the way to go.  I am SO GLAD I did!  It's wonderful to see my boys outdoors playing, especially in a day when video games are preferred by most kids.  It is a joy to watch them and my 8yr old even wants to play when it's cold and/or raining.  I am very satisfied!!