Yes buy it he'll love you forever. I have one and it's the best thing in the world, and I don't like computer games. Compared to the PS3 or Xbox 360 it's total value for money, and as it's back compatible you can buy older nintendo games for it, which have come right down in price. You can also hook it up to the internet and download old NES and SegaMegadrive games for �3-�7, plus arcade games (about �3.50 each) so you can relive your miss-spent youth! Also the radically different style of controlling the games reinvents even the dullest scenarios (e.g. tennis) - buy one, get 2 friends round and play doubles tennis, I promise you you won't stop until your arms fall off!