Nintendo Revolution to have built-in parental control system
Nintendo has announced that their next-generation Revolution console will come pre-installed with a parental control system. By activating the password controlled censorship program, parents will be able to manage the maximum game rating that their console will play.
The settings can be changed or disabled at any time by re-entering the password.
The system will be based on the ESRB (E, E10+, T, M or AO) ratings system in the US and the PEGI (3+, 7+, 12+, 16+ or 18+) ratings system in the UK.
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Nintendo Reggie Fils-Aime believes that including the parental control software will make families feel more comfortable about buying the Nintendo Revolution console:
“Even though many Nintendo games are rated E, E10+ or T, we believe this kind of feature should be included in the hardware. It’s the right thing to do.
Game ratings are on the front and back of every game package, so families can easily make a decision about whether a game is right for them.”
The play control system is activated by a code on the games that indicates its rating and determines if it can be used. It will be similar to the one Microsoft has installed in the Xbox 360.
The decision to include a parental control feature in the upcoming Revolution console may be an indication that Nintendo is aiming to develop more mature games for the Revolution than it has for past consoles.
The Nintendo Revolution is set to be released sometime next year.
Source: Nintendo of America
November 24, 2005 @ 2:45 am
harpy Said,
Whats the point of putting in parental controls if all the games are for kids?!?!
November 24, 2005 @ 5:58 am
Kimiko the Furball Said,
harpy, if you think Nintendo’s systems are only for kids then you are sadly mistaken. There are a lot of adults playing on the console and they have g […] more
November 25, 2005 @ 4:42 pm
PS3 fan guy #21 Said,
Why put in parental controls?! the majority of games are already for kids!
November 26, 2005 @ 3:07 pm
Jeff Said,
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January 1, 2006 @ 5:08 pm
Yo Mama Said,
oh yeah bmxXXX and the guy game are really kids games
January 8, 2006 @ 7:35 am
nintendo hater Said,
omg if someone who isnt a kid is playing, you need to get a life. YOSHI IS A BABY GAME
May 16, 2006 @ 7:58 pm
Crayfish Said,
Even though i find the parental control feature disapointing it wont stop me from getting one, I would be excited to own the Revolution console. Also […] more