Microsoft confirms new Xbox 360 Parent Tools

Sorry kiddies, your days of unlimited 360 playtime -- which seem primarily dedicated to screaming pre-pubescently into your headset while you trash us in Halo 3 -- are numbered. As rumored, Microsoft is unveiling new a new Xbox 360 Family Timer control for concerned parents that allows them to limit console time on a per-day or per-week basis. The child will be notified when they're play time is nearing an end, and the console will shut off once the limit is hit. The timer will be available in December as a download on Xbox LIVE. Microsoft is also teaming up with the Parent Teacher Association and Jerry Rice to raise awareness and plug "PACT," a family contract meant to get kids and parents talking about video game limits.

[(Unverified) Posted Nov 11th 2007 11:33AM]

"but .. then again.. age isn't always a strong indicator of maturity."

i completely agree. my nine year old brother always plays on gears of war, halo 3 etc but he doesnt put his headset on purely because mainly older members insist on swearing at him (adults often dont take well to being beaten by a 9 year old)

and i just dont go on anymore because, lads just deffinately cant take getting a head shot from a girl yet ;)

x

and with nintendo DS's,Normal xbox's,gameboys, computers, ipods, psps, tvs etc. im sure they'll all survive if they cant find a way around it..

[Aguiluz Posted Nov 21st 2007 8:35PM]

Here's a Hint for those who want an edge. If you want to beat them from activating a control, activate the control YOURSELF! That way, If they will activate it, nope, they can't, you know the passkey! You win by getting it first!