In a house with 4 kids, you can imagine that my phone is constantly being taken by people other than me, to do things other than make calls. It has become a form of entertainment for my kids, filled with apps and games that keep them entertained.
I’ve considered getting them their own devices, but all of the alternatives seemed too expensive, until now. Enter the MG Mobile Gaming Device, a handheld Android system made specifically with young people in mind. With more than 60,000 app games available; a 4-inch touch screen; cool and slim handheld design; and a super easy way to responsibly make app purchases, this is the gaming device that has given me my phone back.
My friends at MG have offered to give one lucky Dine & Dish reader the chance to win an MG Gaming System. But first, let me tell you about some of the features we like so far…
Cool Features of the MG Mobile Gaming Device
- It just looks cool… it’s sleek and slim and is very portable
- There are preloaded games, so your kid can start using their MG right away. Some of Jacob’s favorites are NBA Jams and Homerun Battle 2. In addition, there are over 60,000 games / apps that can easily be downloaded for utmost entertainment
- One of my favorite features, the MG “Digital Wallet” lets parents create “game allowances” through a reloadable SpendSmart™ prepaid MasterCard®. I can load Jacob’s allowance right onto the reloadable card in his digital wallet. He then can be responsible for managing his game / app money himself. As a parent, I also receive instant text alerts whenever a purchase is made.
- Another great feature I love… Family Collaboration and Trust & Verify. I can allow Jacob to discover, download and play the Android™ games he wants. At the same time I’m notified of his activity, app downloads, games he is playing and even how much time he’s spending on the MG device.
- The price… right now on their website, you can buy the MG for $149.00. That includes $10 of preloaded games, a $20 8GB micro SD card and $10 prepaid SpendSmart MasterCard (on signup). Jacob isn’t ready for a phone (and I’m not ready for that monthly expense right now either). The MG is a great alternative for us.
So, do you think there is someone in your family who would love the new Android MG Mobile Gaming Device? If so, let’s get this giveaway started!
To enter the giveaway, simply follow the instructions in the Rafflecopter widget below. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified via valid email address. Thanks for entering and best of luck!
Disclosure: MG offered our family a gaming device to review as well as a device to giveaway. All opinions expressed are my own.
I love that it’s like a phone but not a phone with the huge monthly commitment of a phone!
thats cool.. havent seen that before great idea as all kids love playing on phones
Okay I need to review this lol!! My boys practically own my phone so yes I neeeeeeeeed it!!! I am most excited about the game allowances!
I love that the games are preloaded!
Any game that keeps my kids off my phone! This looks like a great product!
more than 60,000 app games to choose from, and front-facing camera!
Im a father of 2 kids, i could partake in this, and perhaps if given a chance, i would have love this for my kids to share and have fun on Christmas eve. It would be the best gift for them. =) Thanks for the chance. Merry greetings.
I like that it comes preloaded with some games so that the kids can see what they like before downloading lots of games or apps
The number of gaming apps. Thanks!
The digital wallet
The fact that I can play games without running down the battery of my phone! 🙂
I love the idea of the digital wallet. Great idea!
the Family Collaboration and Trust & Verify
I like the trust and verify
I love the way it looks and love that it comes with games. Best of all, if I had one, I would get my phone back from my kids!
it looks so sleek and slim and i like how you can control how much to spend on games!
OH I love that there are preloaded games!!! Sounds so neat!
I have never heard of this until I read it on your google + this is really a great invention, perhaps my 2 kids could share such device, if fate permits us to own one. A father of 2 kids, separated from their mom though. lol
I really love that it has more than 60,000 app games available! Yes, I want my phone back as well! 🙂
I really love that it has more than 60,000 app games available! Yes, I want my phone back as well! 🙂
Love that there are preloaded apps so set up is minimal.
I like the family collaboration
I love how you can monitor what they are playing and when! So neat!
Sounds like something my 5 year old would love!
Sounds like something my little guy would love! And just maybe he’ll get off of MY phone! 🙂
Love that there are preloaded apps so set up is minimal.
I love that I can monitor the time spent gaming on this!
All the preloaded games!
This looks awesome!! Never heard of it before!
I love the safety features that allow you to see what they’re using it for!
I like that here are over 60,000 games / apps that can easily be downloaded
Great gadget for kids who aren’t old enough for a phone, but use their parents all the time for playing apps. The “Digital Wallet” is a great idea!
Its wonderful that it uses all the same apps as my android phone but its durable & something the kids can use. I hate when my kids ask to use my phone in restaurants & they end up dropping it.
Love that it is portable. My boys can take it with them travelling.
That it doesn’t require a plan & is small so you can take it just about anywhere
I like the shape of the device. It looks much more comfortable to play games on than an Android phone.
I would like that I can know what my child is downloading. I also like that I can pre-load money for purchases because I would totally use that as an incentive for completing chores.
The amount of games to keep the kids busy, plus the factor they can be monitored by my wife & I.
I love all the apps that it features! Kids would love this!
I like that parents can monitor their kids easily!
@MrNerveDamage
The game allowances seems like a brilliant idea!
I am most excited about the fact that you don’t need a subscription and that there is so many gaming apps!!
My kids would die for this, and just a handheld gaming system with the games they’re used to on our phones. Fun!
My kids would die for this, and just a handheld gaming system with the games they’re used to on our phones. Fun!
I like the preloaded games ~ fun right out of the box! Thanks. This looks like a lot of fun.
I like the preloaded games ~ fun right out of the box! Thanks. This looks like a lot of fun.
I like the preloaded games ~ fun right out of the box! Thanks. This looks like a lot of fun.
I like the preloaded games ~ fun right out of the box! Thanks. This looks like a lot of fun.
This looks like something our whole family would love!
The amount of gaming apps at 60,000 is fantastic. There’s not shortage of games to choose from and the MG “Digital Wallet” is a cool feature
I love that there are over 60,000 games / apps, WOW! No boredom here, love to win this for my grand kids they would love grandma forever.
cjbrick@ymail.com
I like that it comes with preloaded games! Should keep the kids busy for a while before new games need to be added/purchased.
hate subscriptions – love you don’t need one!
I like the allowance feature. You can only use what is preallowed.
I love the games and the fact that you can see the activity of the device for safety !
I love the games
androind has soo many free games.. love the MG PLay
love the gameplay and the free apps.
so sleek and slim.I love the way it looks.
I love the safety of kids while browsing online.
my kids would love me for this amazing gaming device.. never could buy them PSP.
would love to gift one to my kid. plus androind has soo many free games to offer.
love the face.. kids will leave my android mobile alone. and learn and play on their own device
amazing giveaway.. would love to gift to my niece. love the safety for kids online
wi-fi enabled android gaming device
I love its Remote Trust Parental Monitoring Tool
love the preloaded games it comes with.
handy device.. easy to carry.. like it.
would love to own one.my child needs one so badly
a surprise gift for my little one on Christmas.love its look
nice battery life to go along with gaming.
graphics seem sool
MG wallet seems safe..
comes with sd card.. wow
the games of course!
the games of course!
I love it.
I love it.