Creates the Kind of Fun That Gets Every Member of the Family Involved<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a reason \u201cjust one game\u201d rarely stays at one game. According to the Entertainment Software Association\u2019s 2025 Global Power of Play report, 66% of players say fun is the main reason they game. At home, that fun feels different from watching the same screen. Everyone gets a role, whether they\u2019re racing, cheering, helping or asking for the next turn.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s where the Nintendo Switch 2 fits so naturally. Its local multiplayer design makes same-room play simple, and games like Mario Kart World and Nintendo Switch Sports work across ages and experience levels. The six-year-old, the teenager and the adult who has not picked up a controller since the \u201890s can all get involved.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re working out which console suits your household, JB Hi-Fi has the full Nintendo Switch<\/a> range in one place. As Australia\u2019s largest tech and entertainment retailer, they have experts online and in-store to help you find the right fit for your family.<\/p>\n Brings Families Closer Than Other Shared Screen Activities<\/p>\n Watching something together can be nice, but it does not always feel like time spent together. Gaming asks more from everyone. You talk, react, take turns, make choices and help each other through the tricky parts.<\/p>\n It is also why 54% of Australian parents who game with their children say they do it as a fun way for the family to connect. A shared win feels better when everyone had a hand in it, and even the losses can become part of the story you laugh about later.<\/p>\n JB Hi-Fi\u2019s Family Gaming Guide is worth a read for families working out where to start, covering platform differences, game classifications and parental controls without assuming any gaming background.<\/p>\n Helps Develop Important Skills in Children Away From the Controller<\/p>\n Gaming can look like play, but it often asks children to practise the skills parents want to nurture. Think problem-solving, creativity, teamwork and resilience. It\u2019s active in a way passive entertainment isn\u2019t, because children have to make choices, test ideas and keep going when something doesn\u2019t work.<\/p>\n IGEA\u2019s 2025 Australia Plays report backs this up, with 93% of respondents agreeing gaming builds cognitive skills in children, while 89% say it builds creativity and teamwork.<\/p>\n If you have older children and teenagers, PlayStation often lines up well with the way they want to play. Its library includes story-driven adventures, creative worlds, puzzle-solving and multiplayer games with more depth.<\/p>\n For children drawn more to creativity than competition, PC gaming is where that shows up most clearly. Games like Minecraft and Roblox are less about completing objectives and more about building, designing and collaborating, which is a different kind of skill development altogether.<\/p>\n At JB Hi-Fi, there\u2019s room for however your children like to play. They have the latest PlayStation<\/a> consoles and PC gaming hardware<\/a>, along with games and accessories, so it\u2019s easy to find a setup that suits your kids\u2019 age and interests.<\/p>\n Does More for Adult Mental Well-Being Than Most Expect<\/p>\n Gaming for adults can feel like something to squeeze in between the things that actually matter or something you find yourself explaining when someone asks how you spent the evening. But the research does not see it that way.<\/p>\n The Entertainment Software Association found that 77% of players say gaming helps them feel less stressed, 70% report reduced anxiety and 75% say it makes them feel happier. Gaming is also how a lot of adults stay connected. 32% of 18 to 34-year-olds play specifically to keep in touch with family and friends.<\/p>\n For adults who want variety without committing to a single title, Xbox<\/a> and its Game Pass subscription library cover a broad range of genres and moods. If you\u2019re looking for a setup that covers both downtime and connection, JB Hi-Fi offers Xbox bundles at competitive prices. You can try an action game one evening and something slower the next, without worrying about a purchase sitting unplayed.<\/p>\n Gives Families a More Active Alternative to Sitting and Watching<\/p>\n One of the biggest worries about gaming is that it keeps everyone sitting still. Plenty of screen time does look that way. But VR can change the feel of it completely because you\u2019re not just watching or pressing buttons. You\u2019re looking around, reaching, dodging, swinging and reacting with your whole body.<\/p>\n That\u2019s where Meta Quest<\/a> gives family gaming a more active twist. It can turn screen time into something you move through, whether someone is playing a rhythm game, trying a sports challenge or passing the headset around so everyone gets a go. Research published in JMIR Serious Games in 2024 found that both play modes of the Supernatural fitness game on Meta Quest classify as vigorous physical activity.<\/p>\n If you want to see what that could look like for your family, JB Hi-Fi has over 205 stores Australia-wide. You can see the Meta Quest range in-store, ask questions and get expert advice before choosing the right setup.<\/p>\n See What Gaming Can Do for Your Family<\/p>\n Gaming can bring something different to family time. It can be quick and silly, active and energetic, creative and thoughtful, or a way to stay connected at the end of a long day. What matters is finding the setup that fits the way your family likes to play.<\/p>\n Whatever your family\u2019s version of that looks like, see the full gaming range online at JB Hi-Fi<\/a> and shop your way. With the biggest gaming brands, expert advice, Click and Collect and various delivery options available, you can shop the consoles, games and accessories that work for your household in one place.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/JB-Hi-Fi-4.jpg\")
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