From Old-School to Cutting-Edge: Gadgets & Gifts for Tech-y Kids

Re-imagine play time, without relying too much on a screen. These toys will help you do it!

By Kipp Jarecke-Cheng November 13, 2014

Your kids fingers swipe faster than you can say, abracadabra. Put the magic back into technology this holiday season for even the most digitally-savvy mini-techie. From nifty gaming systems to robotics to electronic kits, your kids will flip for these gifts. Flip through the gallery to make those tiny smiles 100 watts bigger.

The Nintendo Classic Mini Is Back!

Speaking of nostalgia, parents who grew up playing old-school video games such as Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda and PAC-MAN on the original 1980s Nintendo Entertainment System will be thrilled to share these 8-bit gems with their little gamers on the newly released NES Classic Edition. Although NES Classic Edition has been miniaturized to fit in the palm of an adult’s hand, the system still packs a wallop and is a perfect introduction to classic gaming for younger players and seasoned gamers alike. Pre-loaded with 30 games, the system comes bundled with an HDMI cable, an AC adapter and one classic NES controller, which can be plugged into a Wii Remote controller for use with NES Virtual Console games on the Wii U system.

Available at Amazon, $59.99.