Is it still an "IN" thing?

So tell me, is jeux xbox still an "IN" thing nowadays? I wonder if my 16-year old nephew would still like it if we give him something like that as an advance graduation gift. Or an iPad will do better? But of course I cannot give him a brand new one. I would rather get something refurbished, lol! I am sure my brother will just agree to get him an iPad so he can benefit as well. Though I heard from my nephew before that he still likes to get an Xbox as a gift. I have to see if I can find a good deal online. Maybe I should settle for that as for sure it is more affordable than an iPad. ;)