PlayLimit caps time spent in front of TV
Posted on: December 13, 2005
• Simple token-activated operation. The PlayLimit system includes 40 tokens — each token allows 15 minutes of game playing or TV viewing.
• Ability to control video games and TV viewing. The PlayLimit system includes the necessary cables to connect to a game console and a VCR, DVD player, or cable television source.
• On-screen display and audible warnings for time expiration. The large time display on the PlayLimit console warns you when play time is running out so you can save your game or add more tokens. A countdown timer also appears on the TV screen, the TV beeps at intervals.
• Pause button allows breaks without losing time. You can press the Pause button at any time so you can leave your game without being penalized.
• Secure case with key access for parents. Parents have the key to the token box where they can retrieve tokens. The token box also is where the back panel of the PlayLimit console is secured, preventing cables from being removed.
• Additional secured modes for parents. The token box contains switches a parent can set to allow unlimited play or prevent all play.
Reader Comments
By MOM , 05/05/08 1:37 PM (CommentID #664568)
Interesting that so many people, not just on this sight, think this is ridiculous. I've seen the box in person. Yeah they could "possibly" pick the lock if they researched it, but they'd probably damage the thing in the process and get caught for messing with it. And yes, kids who have a liscense can secretly drive to a store and purchase extra cable with their own money, but they're not the targeted age group anyways, buy that age, they should have a JOB and responsiblities, so they won't have much spare time to need to restrict them. The posters of these negative remarks must be from the lazy people in the world, who have no kids, no responsibilities, are parents, but suck at parenting, and spend their days wasting away at the demands of a BOX with sounds and pictures. What a waste. Anyone who buys it is trying to raise PRODUCTIVE citizens who will contribute to society instead of hinder it.
By Brad , 22/05/06 2:48 PM (CommentID #005477)
The last two posters must have missed this part:
"The token box also is where the back panel of the PlayLimit console is secured, preventing cables from being removed."
By ummmm , 12/05/06 9:14 AM (CommentID #004980)
okay, so why not just bypass the token box, and go directly to the tv if you were a kid?
By Simon , 22/12/05 9:23 AM (CommentID #000200)
Haha the kids only have to take out the cables don't they? Doesn't seem like a good idea. :P
By Chris Tucker , 15/12/05 11:20 PM (CommentID #000156)
Hey, kids, it's your Uncle Chris here. Listen up.
When you get a chance, google "MIT Lockpicking Guide".
That lock looks like a piece of crap. A bent paperclip and a nailfile should pop that right open.
Have fun and don't get caught!
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