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videogames/computers for hospital
Zaratustra
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I'd like to give a set of videogames to a children's hemodialysis unit here in Brazil. However, the price of consoles and portables here is quite high. Here is a rough approximation of prices (1 US$ = 2.5 R$)
* Nintendo DS = R$ 500
* Playstation Two = R$ 700
* Mobo netbook = R$ 700
* Wii = R$ 1500
* Playstation 3 = R$ 1500
And, of course, there's still the matter of games. What would you suggest as an entertaining but not overwhelmingly expensive setup?
* Nintendo DS = R$ 500
* Playstation Two = R$ 700
* Mobo netbook = R$ 700
* Wii = R$ 1500
* Playstation 3 = R$ 1500
And, of course, there's still the matter of games. What would you suggest as an entertaining but not overwhelmingly expensive setup?
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How much are you actually comfortable spending? Buying a PS2 and half a dozen games would probably be better than buying a PS3 and one game.
Also playing PS2 together will be social. Cost-effective and fun.
The only issue is mobility during dialysis. If the kids can't get to the TV, then DS becomes better.
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I would say that is the best option for you. However, knowing as much as I do about Haemo dialysis, the stations are rarely set up in a way conducive to gaming.
Game boy advanced/colour should be considered as a nice cheap option compared to a DS?
They kind of frown on you moving your arm around a lot too, so anything that may get the kids all excited might be a no go. I know dialyis patients are always asleep when I walk by, or listening to music and relaxing.
Also, you've probably already thought of this, but get the hospital to get in touch with Child's Play.
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