Very true i agree with everyone so far, i have both the Ds and Psp, i hardly ever touch my psp and the ds is much more fun, esp for a 9y.o. Brain Age is a MUST HAVE! I used to work for gamestop and i've always gone with nintendo products for kids and above

Just make sure he doesnt run around with the stylus in hand

if possible i would suggest getting the bundle from costco. should yer child break it, you can just take it back to exchange, just hold on to the recipt and box