Denarella
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as aParent....christmas Present Question
- Thread starter Denarella
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Discussion Overview
The thread centers around a parent seeking advice on whether to purchase an Xbox for their son for Christmas, discussing various gaming systems and experiences with them. Participants share their personal experiences with Xbox and other gaming consoles, including concerns about reliability and game availability.
Discussion Character
- Anecdotal
- Opinion-based
Main Points Raised
- One participant, identifying as a consultant, mentions their son has had an Xbox for a few years and has not heard about them burning out, suggesting that proper ventilation may prevent issues.
- Another participant shares their experience of having an Xbox 360 that burnt out twice and expresses a strong preference for the Wii instead.
- One participant discusses the challenges of finding age-appropriate games for younger children on Xbox compared to other systems like PS2 and Wii.
- Another participant notes that their husband enjoys playing golf and hunting games on Xbox, but they have noticed that new games are often not available for Xbox, leading to a desire for an Xbox 360.
- One participant shares their research on Xbox 360, explaining the different versions and their experiences with overheating issues, recommending the Xbox 360 Elite for better performance.
- Another participant mentions enjoying family games on Xbox 360, despite having experienced a burnout that was resolved through customer service.
- One participant highlights the importance of having a high-definition TV for optimal use of Xbox 360 and notes that it is the most played system in their household.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Views differ regarding the reliability of Xbox systems, with some participants sharing negative experiences while others report satisfaction. There is no clear consensus on whether to choose Xbox over other systems like Wii or PS2.
Contextual Notes
Participants share personal experiences with various gaming systems, focusing on the suitability for children and the types of games available. The discussion reflects a range of opinions based on individual family dynamics and gaming preferences.
Who May Find This Useful
Parents considering gaming systems for their children may find the shared experiences and insights helpful in making a decision.
Stampaholic1961
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If you decide to go the Ebay route, read descriptions carefully. People are sneaky! I was just looking on there & they are saying that you are getting 14 games with the system. I went to see what 14 games & discovered that the game that comes with all systems (Wii Sports) has 5 games. Wii Play has 9 games. Therefore you are getting 14 games!! That made me mad when I read that! If someone is in a hurry, they are going to think that they are getting 14 separate games when actually you are getting only 2!!
smarteez2
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bsaxman
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My husband is an abesolute EXPERT in all aspects of gaming with a wide range of systems, and was actually a manager of a Game Stop/ EB Games store for quite some time before moving on in the career world, so if you need any advise on SPECIFICS, etc. PLEASE Private Message me and I'm sure he would be SOOO HAPPY to help you! He loves using his vast gaming knowledge (hahahah 
p) To help people out, and most of all to prevent mistakes (over paying, or buying something crappy) that people would make if they weren't familiar with these types of things. I know that Xbox 360 and Wii are totally different systems with different pros and cons. I do know that Xbox is geared more towards the "adult" games, and some of them (I feel) are too.... hmm.... how do you say it... too violent or too hardcore for kids under a certain age... so it really would depend on what your son wants, and your parental standards. I know you've had a thousand and one responses to your quesetion, but like i said, we'd be happy to help just let us know!!!
Yours,
Brandi
p) To help people out, and most of all to prevent mistakes (over paying, or buying something crappy) that people would make if they weren't familiar with these types of things. I know that Xbox 360 and Wii are totally different systems with different pros and cons. I do know that Xbox is geared more towards the "adult" games, and some of them (I feel) are too.... hmm.... how do you say it... too violent or too hardcore for kids under a certain age... so it really would depend on what your son wants, and your parental standards. I know you've had a thousand and one responses to your quesetion, but like i said, we'd be happy to help just let us know!!! Yours,
Brandi
bsaxman
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pampchefrhondab
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Okay for all the experts on this thread, I've read that they have fixed the XBOX problems w/the ones manufactured after Aug. of this year, which are the ones that include the HDMI. I just purchased one for my son. I didn't get the Elite, I got the one w/the 20g drive. He has had a PS2 for years and never needed that much memory. I'm not going to let him play on-line, although he wants to. That is going to have to wait until he is older (he's almost 13). The only game I am considering getting him which is violent is Call of Duty 4. Anyone played this one? I know it's violent because it's a war game, but how gruesome? I've seen the older versions and they aren't extremly graphic from what I saw. I will be checking it out at the video store before I let him have it.
I forgot to mention - I will be purchasing him a cooler for his system. Hopefully this will keep it from having trouble. He has a freind and XBOX and he has never had any problems.
I forgot to mention - I will be purchasing him a cooler for his system. Hopefully this will keep it from having trouble. He has a freind and XBOX and he has never had any problems.
Andreamd8
Silver Member
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My DH has one, and loves it!!!!! He has the xbox 360. We had a problem with it one time, but we just sent it back to them and they sent it back to us as good as new 
Honestly, it probably came from him playing it nonstop...lol
They've gone down in price, but they're still pricey...definitely worth it though if your son will use it.
Honestly, it probably came from him playing it nonstop...lolThey've gone down in price, but they're still pricey...definitely worth it though if your son will use it.
pampchefrhondab
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They've gone down in price, but they're still pricey...definitely worth it though if your son will use it.[/QUOTE]
LOL - no worries there! My son will use it non stop!! He already does his PS2and PSP!! He would really like a PS3, but we don't have an HD TV!!
By the way I wouldn't let him play as much as he does if he wasn't a straight A student. He gets the brains from my husband, not me!
LOL - no worries there! My son will use it non stop!! He already does his PS2and PSP!! He would really like a PS3, but we don't have an HD TV
!!By the way I wouldn't let him play as much as he does if he wasn't a straight A student. He gets the brains from my husband, not me
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