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New to consoles?
Buying one for the first time?
This thread will hopefully answer some of your questions, so you can avoid tears over Christmas
Lets us begin!
Buying one for the first time?
This thread will hopefully answer some of your questions, so you can avoid tears over Christmas
Lets us begin!
1.What machine is right for you?
Who is it for?
What games do they want to play?
What machine do there friends have?
Just ask us. We have been there and can help guide you on your choice.
Who is it for?
What games do they want to play?
What machine do there friends have?
Just ask us. We have been there and can help guide you on your choice.
2.Where are you setting it up?
Do you have enough plug sockets and HDMI connection on your TV?
are you giving it a dedicated space?
Think about where it going to played.
Do you have enough plug sockets and HDMI connection on your TV?
are you giving it a dedicated space?
Think about where it going to played.
3. Got your console.
Unpack it.
Turn it on.
It seems obvious, but don't leave it until Christmas day.
Make sure it works.
Unpack it.
Turn it on.
It seems obvious, but don't leave it until Christmas day.
Make sure it works.
4. Connect it to the internet.
Most consoles and games need an update.
Get it out the way before the BIG day.
You will want to be playing. Not watching a loading bar.
Most consoles and games need an update.
Get it out the way before the BIG day.
You will want to be playing. Not watching a loading bar.
5. Online subscriptions.
You don't need to start your #XboxLive, #NintendoOnline or #PlaystationPlus yet, but set it up now. Get those emails registered and what parental controls you need.
Also download your extra apps such as #NOWTV and #NETFLIX.
You don't need to start your #XboxLive, #NintendoOnline or #PlaystationPlus yet, but set it up now. Get those emails registered and what parental controls you need.
Also download your extra apps such as #NOWTV and #NETFLIX.
6. Online credit.
Get some.
There are some fantastic games available exclusively online for your console.
Get some.
There are some fantastic games available exclusively online for your console.
7. Player Two or even more.
Let's be honest. We all want to play with friends, family and mates.
Budget for extra controllers.
Get a family member on this. Nans and aunts are always asking "what should i buy the kids?"
Let's be honest. We all want to play with friends, family and mates.
Budget for extra controllers.
Get a family member on this. Nans and aunts are always asking "what should i buy the kids?"
8. Extra games.
Kids will want a choice.
Get a selection box of games.
Have a look at some of the titles they may have missed.
there are huge libraries of games.
Kids will want a choice.
Get a selection box of games.
Have a look at some of the titles they may have missed.
there are huge libraries of games.
9. Batteries not included and can you hear me?
Get a plug and play kit or charger.
You will be sick of raiding the TV remotes come boxing day.
Headsets. This is a must for online gaming.
Get a plug and play kit or charger.
You will be sick of raiding the TV remotes come boxing day.
Headsets. This is a must for online gaming.
10. Pick up a pad and play.
There is something for everything.
Don't be that killjoy that says “oh I’m not into games”… Just have a go.
You might even like it.
There is something for everything.
Don't be that killjoy that says “oh I’m not into games”… Just have a go.
You might even like it.
One last thing......
Want to know where to go to check out all the online safety features?
#XboxOne
https://goo.gl/PWXYhD
#PS4
https://goo.gl/3UqC5r
#NintendoSwitch
https://goo.gl/hZ1skm
If you follow these simple rules you are in for an awesome Christmas.
Want to know where to go to check out all the online safety features?
#XboxOne
https://goo.gl/PWXYhD
#PS4
https://goo.gl/3UqC5r
#NintendoSwitch
https://goo.gl/hZ1skm
If you follow these simple rules you are in for an awesome Christmas.
