<![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War - Gizmodo Comments]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War - Gizmodo Comments]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> they actually DONT need this feature the three reds of death could do that for them.

Amiash Day Five

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> You could say that the punchout had already begun, as clearly demonstrated by the 13 years old... Yes, that one.

whiskey

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @Gormania: Good point.

I have to think this is really only going to be useful for kids with parents up to speed on technology. Otherwise, I'll give it about a week before the hack around is in place, rendering the lock completely useless. However I am curious how the lock will be implemented. Will it lock the Live account or the console itself? So then it begs the question, what's the work around? Using another Live account? Formatting, or using a different HD? Or something like cracking the case and popping the CMOS?

Hizzle

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Awwww. The last post on this topic led me to believe I'd have a game about duckies. Now all I have is parental responsibility. Don't get me wrong: I'm all for parental responsibility. It's what's made the "fine upstanding" young man I am today. But I sure do love me some duckies.

SonOfMagicFact

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> fuck i'm screwed, my life sucks now

AqueousBeef

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> When I was a kid, and if my consoles had timers, it would have just encouraged me to max it out to the fullest, dude. And bribing your kids with game time would eventually create a balance with the amount of game time right on the envelope of unhealthy addiction, developing their habits for later addictions...

Fierock

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @oo0cyst0oo: Yeah, my shit was spelled correctly so I'll chalk that up to a reply button slip-up.

@robinandtami: Good point. Adding or subtracting time based upon behavior would get most kids to shape up if they want to continue playing.
Now if only we could rig up a parental reward system as well...beat level 12? Have some beer! Xbox 360 w/ kegerator built in? Fuck yeah! Plus it might solve the overheating problem...wow, really wishing mine had that feature now that I think about it.

Selcouth14:41htuocleS

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @styrofoam: Haven't you heard about the special ending in Dead Rising if you never save?

The one where Frank ends up peeing himself when first meeting the end boss. You know, after living 5 days in a mall, drinking countless cartons of Orange Juice without ever going to the bathroom, there's bound to be a limit to his bladder!

Guizzy

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Was Dead Rising that big a pain? I thought it was pretty well laid out from a saving perspective- they were there, and you had to plan your trips around them. No worse than most Square RPGs and the glowy halo that magically appears every so often. And certainly a monumental step forward from finding rolls of typewriter ribbon and a typewriter. And PS, if you use a any of those ribbons, you're a lamx0r n00b and you don't get the l33t ending anyways. P0wnd!

styrofoam

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @selcouth14: I LOVE profanity, well it's just great. BUT, learn to spell or at least hold in the anger long enough to make a point, that shit fell apart at the end. Right?

Other than that I completely agree. I played too many video games. I just want Frucci to be my Dad. Make the beer cheesecake and porno we'll call it a deal.

CYST!

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Good thing I don't keep my parents in the loop about my xbox 360. No dad I HAVE to buy more xbox live gold or the xbox wont work, and I dont have the £40. Oh You have some money. Well I'm not forcing...

Gormania

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @selcouth14:

Yeah, but this can be a good tool for developing responsibility. Do some extra chores, earn some extra time. Make exceptional grades, earn extra time. "Forget" to do your homework, lose time. Get caught trying on your mom's panties...... Well you get my point. This would totally eliminate any chances of arguements over the definition of what an hour is.

robinandtami

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @leetgeek: & @silverspike819: I'm a big fan of profanity so it didn't bother me...but silverspike819 does have a point. Parents should be able to lay down ground rules for their kids without the help of a built-in parental timer, though this would take a good deal of time and a superb relationship with their kids. This is rather unlikely in this day and age where both parents are probably working and stressed out, so there is a benefit to having a parental timer. Just because some parents need assistance with controlling their kids doesn't necessarily mean that they are bad parents...perhaps just busy.

This is still not an excuse for not parenting your crotch fruit and keeping them from screaming within my earshot...fucking kids.

Selcouth14:41htuocleS

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @silverspike819: wow.. the banhammer is likely to come down on your really hard...please exit to your left once the ride has stopped..thank you and dont come again

leetgeek

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> suck my dick you morons who think they can limit their kids game play time dont fucking buy the system if you cant control your own kids stupid ass perants thnat cant handle their shit get help for your self not your kids

silverspike819

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> What ever happened to beatings? Oh I see from the pic, they ended in the later 1930's.

jellobrains

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Nothing, she's just waiting for a high five.

TheTick

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> in the pic, what is the mom aiming at?

The timer is a good idea as long as it's not based on Vegas gaming laws. "sir, i'm required to inform you by law that you should take a break"

B1663R

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @Kaiser-Machead: Of course, this was Super NES, not XBox. :P

Kaiser-Machead on the Edge

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> I like this idea, especially during the school year. Too often do kids waste time on their video games during the week when they should've been doing their homework. If it were me, the kid's XBox Live account would be blocked for the week, and would only be allowed on the weekends once my regular spot check of their homework and backpack contents are complete, like my parents did.

Kaiser-Machead on the Edge

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @styrofoam:
Most of what I have heard about this timer suggests that there will be a warning regarding your remaining time. So even in Dead Rising, with the controversial save system (which I thought was great), you should be able to save.

This could even promote planning in the youngster, if he is on a weekly timer. "I could quit now at this save point, and have more time on Saturday."

I think this will also be a great tool for discipline. Talk back to your mother? That'll cost you an hour.

Murph1908

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Does this only adhere to the Online gaming?

Y2KGTP

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> This sounds like a good feature.

gadgetfanatic

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> @styrofoam: That shouldn't matter. Dead Rising had no convenient save points to begin with.

Plus, part of the fun is hearing the kid scream when the console shuts down in the middle of the final boss battle.

(This from a guy who one time pranked his older brother by flipping the circuit breaker during a game-deciding field goal kick in a playoff game)

OMG! Ponies!

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Does this only apply to children accounts, or can I have the 360 shut off my access after 1AM? I am apparently incapable of playing "just one more quick game", so an external prodding would be helpful.

Of course, the worst part is that there's no way this thing is going to wait for a convenient save point.



styrofoam

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Bad grups!

[www.chromewaves.net]

strider_mt2k

]]> <![CDATA[Microsoft Unveils Xbox 360 Family Timer, Starts Parents vs. Kids War]]> Does this mean more undercover cops will have to pose as hit men?

joe23521

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