YEK Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Video game systems are expensive, costing $300 or more in many cases these days. That why used game consoles are so popular. But before you buy one, we have an important warning for parents. Smart and Frugal Alicia and Bill Elam of Springdale, Ohio thought they were doing the smart, frugal thing, by going to Gamestop and buying a used Nintendo DSI system for their 6-year-old son. Alicia said "he's 6-years-old and I can't see buying a new one for a 6-year-old. They drop things, things happen." But Alicia soon regretted that decision, as soon as her young son powered up the handheld game system. No Super Mario Game "I was in shock, I mean it was beyond unbelievable," she said. "My 6-year-old son saw it, my 8-year-old too, and neither should ever see that." What their child found wasn't an innocent Super Mario game. Instead, Alicia says it was a pornographic photo, apparently taken by the DSI's previous owner, with the unit's built-in camera. Alicia said "there were two pictures already on it. One was a man's face, one was of his private parts. Yes, we all saw it!" Gamestop Responds Alicia says she ran back to the store, where Gamestop's manager was very understanding, and swapped hers for a brand new unit, at no additional charge. Gamestop would not publicly discuss the case, though a spokesman, Chris Olivera, told us the company spends" millions of dollars a year" checking and cleaning out used equipment before it is resold, to ensure a "quality used product." This one apparently slipped through. But it can happen anywhere: internet postings and news reports tell of ebay sellers and even other stores selling used game systems up with porn hidden on them. Alicia says it was a tough lesson, and says her family will be very careful from now on. "We're going to check it out before we hand it to our children," she told me. Inspect it First Bottom line: If you are buying a used gaming system for a child, check it out first before you hand it to them. If you are not familiar with how to work it, ask the store clerk, or another adult who knows video games to go through it. That way your family stays safe from unwanted content, and your child doesn't get a premature lesson in subjects he or she is not ready for. And that way you don't waste your money. LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Hilarious. Oh "news" you never fail to post woefully misinformed and paranoid stories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squee Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I bet those kids are damaged for life. Severely. They will never be able to make friends or have a normal relationship with anyone. Deeply terrifying. edit: Btw. calling a man's private parts 'porn' might be a bit off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adam Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr lopez Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 i dunno i don't think seeing just a penis is that bad for a 6 year old boy. he obviously knows what one must look like. if it was a couple fucking than a strange position or whatever might be scarring... just a penis.... no biggie. (maybe it was tho....) also, anyone think it was the guy checking the systems who took the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Enter a new display name Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I bet those kids are damaged for life. Severely.They will never be able to make friends or have a normal relationship with anyone. Deeply terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Dylan Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 1982? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I saw some porn once. never again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising for burgers Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 KILL YOURSELF YOU FAT BASTARD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 child finds bag of marijuana pornography inside used nintendo xbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest disparaissant Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 NO ONE SHOULD EVER SEE MALE GENITALS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wahrk Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Sweet. So glad I did that. :sup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwiddleBot Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 the first time i saw porn was when a kid smuggled a playboy into elementary school. i was truly scarred for life. really. anatomy is so horrific and terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassis Posted January 27, 2011 Share Posted January 27, 2011 So a penis is porn eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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