Any xbox players here? Need advice

[dez1978]

Hello all! I'm trying to figure something out for my kids. I have 2 boys, 8&10. They have an xbox S (a couple years old now so it takes discs) I was thinking for christmas I'd get a xbox live or game pass memebership bc I'm really struggling for ideas this year lol. Apparently I'm too old tho and I can't figure out the best one to get for that age or what I really need. And is there someplace I can check out the game catalog before I buy?

 

[dclpluto]

Hello all! I'm trying to figure something out for my kids. I have 2 boys, 8&10. They have an xbox S (a couple years old now so it takes discs) I was thinking for christmas I'd get a xbox live or game pass memebership bc I'm really struggling for ideas this year lol. Apparently I'm too old tho and I can't figure out the best one to get for that age or what I really need. And is there someplace I can check out the game catalog before I buy?

I haven’t played in at least 10 years but the new halo just came out. Sorry couldn’t really help you with your questions but the new halo is a game I will get.

 

[sam_gordon]

XBox Live will allow them to play online. We've had it for my teen pretty much since we got our first XBOX 360, but I think DS was ~13-15. There are parental limits you can put on, which I would highly suggest for those ages (we did not do any for DS, but he was older).

It's a yearly subscription.

The game pass thing is basically like Netflix for games. Pay a monthly fee and you can download and play games that are on the list.

 

[dez1978]

XBox Live will allow them to play online. We've had it for my teen pretty much since we got our first XBOX 360, but I think DS was ~13-15. There are parental limits you can put on, which I would highly suggest for those ages (we did not do any for DS, but he was older).

It's a yearly subscription.

The game pass thing is basically like Netflix for games. Pay a monthly fee and you can download and play games that are on the list.

yes, I will def be doing limits. Can I limit who they can "chat" with online to only those I've approved? Thats what worries me the most.

 

[sam_gordon]

yes, I will def be doing limits. Can I limit who they can "chat" with online to only those I've approved? Thats what worries me the most.

I *THINK* you can approve them to interact with certain others.

See if this link helps you: https://www.internetmatters.org/parental-controls/gaming-consoles/xbox-live/

 

[Sinder]

Not to confuse you any more but there’s also EA Play, that gives you access to ea games. I think its $30 for a year.

 

[dez1978]

Not to confuse you any more but there’s also EA Play, that gives you access to ea games. I think its $30 for a year.

isn't that included in one in the game pass?

 

[rotlex]

isn't that included in one in the game pass?

Yes, EA Play is now included with Gamepass. Gamepass is a fantastic deal really. We have had it fora number of years, and frankly, haven't actually bought a game in a long time. I think the combo deal for Live\Gold\Gamepass is like $15 per month, but they offer specials as well. Figuring that's not even the cost of one average game every few months, we love it.

 

[Sinder]

isn't that included in one in the game pass?

yes it is included.
I was just giving the OP another option to look at, especially with young kids. If the games offered on game pass won’t get or be allowed to be played but the ea games would there’s a cheaper option for just those.

 

[dez1978]

Yes, EA Play is now included with Gamepass. Gamepass is a fantastic deal really. We have had it fora number of years, and frankly, haven't actually bought a game in a long time. I think the combo deal for Live\Gold\Gamepass is like $15 per month, but they offer specials as well. Figuring that's not even the cost of one average game every few months, we love it.

Are you able to block the online chat? I don't mind them playing online games with friends but the random stranger part I don't like.

 

[rotlex]

Are you able to block the online chat? I don't mind them playing online games with friends but the random stranger part I don't like.

As a parent\guardian, there are host of options you can configure on a Childs account. It's pretty easy too as you can do it through the Microsoft\Xbox web site. (Rather than having to do it on the console with a controller). You can also see their activity, hours on etc, and set limits.

 

[Dead2009]

Are you able to block the online chat? I don't mind them playing online games with friends but the random stranger part I don't like.

You have the option to mute other players in most online lobbies. Also Game Pass has XBL and EA Play bundled in so if they want something like Halo, it's included in that service.