The recommendation is three and upwards, but really it's best to avoid dedicated games consoles into a child is around five or six. The best games console for kids is Nintendo Switch, for older children who like to play solo then the Lite model is good. Teens will also prefer PlayStation 5, its brand can't be ignored and it has great exclusive games. Likewise, Xbox Series X is ideally for 13 and above, but its brand is perhaps not as 'cool' as PlayStation.