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Microsoft has today unveiled a new parental control feature for the Xbox 360. The Family Timer, strongly rumoured for some time now, will enable parents to set the appropriate amount of gaming and entertainment time for their kids on a daily or weekly basis.
“As a leader in interactive entertainment, it’s Microsoft’s responsibility to provide parents with tools they can use to manage their children’s video gaming and online experiences, and we have made that a priority from the very start,” said Robbie Bach, president of the Entertainment and Devices Division at Microsoft.
The new Family Timer, which is to be available to download from December, will warn the gamer that their gaming session is about to expire and will then automatically turn off the console once the predetermined time limit has been reached.
“We’ve seen a tremendous response to the robust parental controls offered on Xbox 360 and Windows Vista, and the Xbox 360 Family Timer will continue to deliver on our promise to provide safer, balanced and fun entertainment for everyone,” said Bach.
The December availability points towards a December date for the secretive fall Xbox 360 software update, more details on which are expected soon.
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