Xbox 360 console parental controls
The Xbox 360 console lets you customise and manage your family's access to games, movies and
television content. The Xbox 360 parental controls can be used to control the console itself and access
to Xbox LIVE. Parental controls allow you control things such as:

Which games can be played.

Which films and TV shows can be watched.
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How long each family member can use the console on a daily or weekly basis.
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Whether or not someone can access Xbox LIVE.
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How do I turn on parental controls?
Parental controls are divided into two groups: console controls and online safety and privacy.
Console controls are located in the Family Settings or Family Centre area on your console
(depending on your Xbox LIVE membership type).
Turn on console controls
1.
On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select Family Centre or Family Settings
(depending on your Xbox LIVE membership type).
Tip Not seeing Family Centre or Family Settings? You might be using an older version
of the console software. See Update your Xbox 360 console software for information
on how to update your console software.
2.
3.
Select Console Safety.
Select On to turn on Console Safety.
4.
Enter a 4-button pass code using your controller.
5.
Select Save and Exit.
Once Console Safety is turned on, you can explore the individual parental controls such as
Ratings and Content.
What can I control?
Ratings and Content: These settings let you restrict games and video content based on the
content's rating. You can also set whether or not unrated or explicit content can be played on
this console.
Tip You can set up exceptions for individual games that are outside of the rating restrictions
you have set.
Family Timer: This setting allows you to limit the time that your console can be used on a
daily or weekly basis. Learn more about the Family Timer.
Xbox LIVE Access: This setting allows you to decide if your family can connect to Xbox LIVE
from this console.
Xbox LIVE Membership Creation: This setting allows you to control whether or not new
Xbox LIVE memberships can be created from your console.
How do I change my pass code?
To change your pass code
1.
On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select Family Centre or Family Settings
(depending on your Xbox LIVE membership type).
Tip Not seeing Family Centre or Family Settings? You might be using an older version
of the console software. See Update your Xbox 360 console software for information
on how to update your console software.
2.
Select Console Safety, and enter your 4-button pass code.
3.
Select Change Pass Code.
4.
Select Change Pass Code again.
5.
Enter a new 4-button pass code twice.
6.
Select Done.
7.
Select Save and Exit.
 How do I set the Family Timer?
Use the Family Timer to limit the amount of time that your family can use your console on a
daily or weekly basis. Family members can see how much time remains by pressing the Guide
button on the Xbox controller. When the time expires, the console shuts down and can't be
used again until the Family Timer automatically resets the next day or week.
To set the Family Timer
1.
On your console, go to My Xbox, and then select Family Centre or Family Settings.
Tip Not seeing Family Centre or Family Settings? You might be using an older version
of the console software. See Update your Xbox 360 console software for information
on how to update your console software.
2.
3.
Select Console Safety.
Select On to turn on Console Safety.
4.
Enter a 4-button pass code using your controller.
5.
Select Family Timer.
6.
Select whether you want to set a Daily or Weekly timer.
7.
Move down to the time period and use the left stick to increase or decrease the time
period, then select Continue.
8.
Select Save and Exit.
When the Family Timer is on, notifications will appear 1 hour, 30 minutes, 15 minutes and 5
minutes before the time runs out. These give players sufficient warning so that they can save
their games. However, when one of these notifications appear, you can add time or disable
the timer altogether by entering the pass code.
To add time or suspend the Family Timer
1.
When a Family Timer notification appears, press the Guide button to see the Family
Timer options.
2.
Enter your pass code using your controller.
3.
Choose to add more time, suspend the timer or turn the console off.
Using the parental control settings on a Playstation 3 console
The PS3™ system includes parental control settings that restrict the playing of content with parental control
restrictions (such as game or video content) or the use of the Internet. You can adjust these settings so that
content intended for mature audiences cannot be viewed by children.
Although the restriction method and the setting method may vary depending on the type of content, all such
content is restricted by one password. * A password is required when adjusting parental control settings or when
using content with parental control restrictions.
*
Does not include content from PlayStation®Network.
Setting a password
1. Select
(Settings) >
(Security Settings).
2. Select [Change Password]. Follow the on-screen instructions to set the password. The password is set to
[0000] by default at the time of purchase.
Content that can be restricted
Content
Games
Restriction scheme
Method of setting restriction
By setting a parental control level on a You can set this option in [Parental
PS3™ system, you can restrict
playback of games that exceed the set
Control] under
(Settings) >
(Security Settings).
level.
DVDs
By setting a parental control level on a You can set this option in [DVD
PS3™ system, you can restrict
Parental Control] and [BD / DVD
playback of DVDs that exceed the set
Parental Control Region Code] under
level.
(Settings) >
(Security
Settings).
BDs (Blu-ray Disc)
By setting a parental control level on a You can set this option in [DVD
PS3™ system, you can restrict
Parental Control] and [BD / DVD
playback of BDs that exceed the set
Parental Control Region Code] under
level.
(Settings) >
(Security
Settings).
Web site browsing
By setting a parental control level on a You can set this option in [Internet
PS3™ system you can restrict the
ability to start the Internet browser.
Browser Start Control] under
(Settings) >
(Security
Settings).
You can use a Web filtering service to
You can set to use this type of service
check the type and appropriateness of in
(Internet Browser) under
Web sites and automatically block the
(Network). *1 *2
display of inappropriate Web sites
when using the Internet. Fees may
apply to use of this service.
PlayStation®Network *3
By holding a master account, a parent
You can set these restrictions by
or guardian can restrict chat usage or
logging in to the PS3™ system using
the monthly spending limit for the
the master account, selecting
wallet that can be used on
(PlayStation®Network) >
PlayStation®Network by sub accounts
(accounts that are used by minors).
(Account Management), and then
using [Manage Sub Accounts] from
the PlayStation®Network page. *4
*1
*2
The types of services that can be used vary depending on the country or region.
The setting method varies depending on the service. For details, visit the website for the service provider. The
link to the website is displayed under
(Browser Security) in the
(Internet Browser) menu.
*3
PlayStation®Network and
languages.
*4
(PlayStation®Store) are only available in certain countries/regions and
You can create a PlayStation®Network account in
(Sign Up for PlayStation®Network) under
(PlayStation®Network).
Hints

Playback can only be restricted on a PS3™ system if the content in use is set with parental control
restrictions.

Content not appropriate for the age of an account holder registered with PlayStation®Network will no
longer be displayed in
for the user's account.
(PlayStation®Store) if the parental control option for content restriction is set
How to Set Up Parental Controls on a Wii console
Description:
Step by step instructions on how to complete the initial setup of parental controls.
Important Note!

To input text, select the white text box to access the on-screen keyboard. Select "OK" to
close it.
What to do:
1. Access System Settings. (How To)
2. Click the blue arrow on the right to access Wii System Settings 2.1
3. Select "Parental Controls" and "Yes."
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Click "Ok" three times to begin setup.
Input the desired PIN and select "OK."
Input the PIN again and select "OK."
Select a secret question and click "OK."
Input the answer and select "OK."
Select "Game Settings and PIN" then "The Highest Game Rating."
Use the blue arrow to scroll through the ESRB ratings.
11. Select the desired rating restriction and "OK."
12. Select "Confirm."
13. Select "Other Settings" and "OK."
14. For each setting select "Do not restrict" or "Restrict" and "Next" to proceed.
Note: Some features will not appear until the Wii Console is connected to the Internet.
15. Once all selections are made, select "Confirm."
16. Select "Settings Complete" to save the changes
How to Change Parental Controls on a Wii console
Description:
Step by step instructions on how to change restrictions in Parental Controls.
What to do:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
From the Wii Main Menu, select the "Wii" button then Wii Settings.
Click the blue arrow to proceed to page 2 and select "Parental Controls."
Select "Yes" and enter the 4-digit PIN.
Adjust the "Highest Game Rating Allowed" to be played on the Wii Console.
Adjust any additional features, clicking "OK" after each selection.
Note: Some features will not appear until the Internet is accessed, as they are online only.
6. Select "Confirm" to save all of the changes.