I wanted to do something special for our Kotaku readers out there trying to decide which game console should be their child's first. Instead of hosting a poll that listed the three or four new systems on the market right now, I thought it would be kind of cool to see what readers think would be the best system to use to introduce a neophyte to the world of games.

As much as I enjoy the current and next-gen, my money is still on old school. As I mentioned earlier, if I had to do over again I would have used the Atari 2600 to first inspire and delight my child.

So hop to the jump and click on which system you think would be best used for video gaming 101 and feel free to post your reasons why. Go on, convince me.

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