Author Topic: Xbox (Read 810 times)

Ripsnort · « **on:** January 05, 2004, 03:14:53 PM »

Yeah, I caved in. But he did complete a 150 page work book during the summer months (one of the "requirements" for the Xbox), and his reading time has increased from 45 min. a night to 1 hour.

So there, its off my chest.

Curval · « **Reply #1 on:** January 05, 2004, 03:19:20 PM »

lol you caved man.

I almost did too this year, but a friend of mine gave me an old PS1 and when I loaded up a game it was clear that even my oldest was still a bit young for it. He just wants to watch me play.
I tried the two player setting in Diablo and he still wasn't interested.

Saved me a few bucks this year.

Next year he will get whatever I want...PS2 or XBox...depends on the games that are out then.

AKCasca · « **Reply #2 on:** January 05, 2004, 03:19:41 PM »

But who actually has more gamepad time on it now, you or him?

Ripsnort · « **Reply #3 on:** January 05, 2004, 03:22:49 PM »

I haven't played it. He's got LOTR ROFK and some Starwars games..not interested at this point.

Tarmac · « **Reply #4 on:** January 05, 2004, 03:23:56 PM »

The challenge is keeping him reading that hour a day now that he has it.

Good luck, good to see that there are still parents that don't believe in raising their kids with a CRT.

gofaster · « **Reply #5 on:** January 05, 2004, 03:30:32 PM »

Does this mean he and 3 friends will connect online for some First Person Shooters?

Hawklore · « **Reply #6 on:** January 05, 2004, 03:34:22 PM »

Jeez!

What would you get me?!!

I read 1-4 hours a day...

200pgs a in a week, small type.

But of course thats for enertainment reading, not studying.

214thCavalier · « **Reply #7 on:** January 05, 2004, 06:01:50 PM »

200 Pages a week ?

You still in pre school ?

Lizking · « **Reply #8 on:** January 05, 2004, 06:10:01 PM »

I read a book a day, plus 2 or 3 newspapers and usually, a magazine or two. AND still have time for a job, family and playing stupid computer games.

Hawklore · « **Reply #9 on:** January 05, 2004, 06:13:31 PM »

I'm an average reader of about 200 wpm more depending on the word size and if the grammar is correct..

Do not be so stupid, I enjoy reading and read books for enjoyment not for the ability to say I read this fast hahaha.

I read to enjoy and if your going to make fun of me just because I've probabally made a mistake then do so but do not openly voice your opinion.

BB Gun · « **Reply #10 on:** January 05, 2004, 06:52:03 PM »

From that OTHER board, posted 12/27:

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OK, got the XBOX, four controllers, Project gotham racing, a basketball game, Dead or Alive 3 (fighting game), Mechassault, Splinter Cell, and (in the box) Starwars Clone Wars/Tetris.

First - its great getting things behind the curve - all the games were used and between 10 bucks and 15 bucks.

Second - its a completely different gaming experience than the PC. I think its a bit more fun than the MoHAA multiplayer games we set up, 'cause we're all in the same room, and we have spectators that can yell and scream with us.

Whether its 2v2 basketball or 4 player racing or tag team martial arts fighting - the house is FILLED with laughter and happy screaming. Occasionally a dispute breaks out, but not for long! We're having a BLAST and I hope it continues. I am very glad I made sure most of the games supported 4 players.

Heck, they even worked out how to take turns in most of these games when more than 4 want to play (i.e. ME and do it in a fairly orderly fashion.

Fun fun stuff.

And my 9 year old is reading War and Peace - though he says its SO BORING

. He just picked up the biggest book in his classroom he could find.

BB

vorticon · « **Reply #11 on:** January 05, 2004, 06:57:33 PM »

1-4 hours a day and only 200 pages a week

thats terrible...i can do 200 pages in 3 hours...and im slow nowadays

my little brother unfortunatly can finish a 1200 page book at 2 hours a day in just over a week...and he's 13

Hawklore · « **Reply #12 on:** January 05, 2004, 07:03:21 PM »

Like I said, do you enjoy the book? can you remember things from the book? Or do you just read it to read it?

Plus I only read at night, and it's slow reading at night..

Maniac · « **Reply #13 on:** January 05, 2004, 07:15:10 PM »

He dont need reading, he will be able to make millions playing computer games in the future...

You got him on the right track....

vorticon · « **Reply #14 on:** January 05, 2004, 07:55:47 PM »

actually yes i do enjoy it...