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There's a lots of age appropriate game and contents for younger kids. If you have hulu, Netflix, etc, they can also stream it on their xbox. Streaming is completely separate, and optional feature. I would also recommend checking out Fallout before purchasing
it for them, to make sure you're OK with the content that is in the game, before letting them play.

If by streaming with others you mean playing online with others, that is possible, but you'll want to make sure the game's he is wanting to play offer single player. If he's wanting Fallout 76 (the newest one) that is an online only game so he would be
playing online with others.

Hello Aja2010,

Thanks for coming to the forums. Yes you can play any console without streaming to others. That is an option gamers have to let others watch, but it is not required.

Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Brad

Hello AJA2010!

You can play games without having to stream, that feature isn't needed. You should read the streaming services terms & conditions as an 8 year old may not be allowed to stream.

A lot of games have an age restriction so, your child may not be allowed to play the game without a parents/ guardians permission.

Fallout has an age restriction of 18+.

I found a post on the internet regarding pro's and cons for children playing xbox.

Pros

Some of the most common positive effects of playing video games include that Xbox:

• Increases self-confidence
  
• Improves hand-eye coordination
  
• Can foster potential interest in video game design
  
• Encourages socializing with friends
  

As video game technology becomes even more complex, many colleges have started offering degrees in video game technology. Kids who are able to have a healthy balance of time playing games and participating in other activities
can find themselves potentially designing the types of games that they are playing today. Although communication with friends is done online through Xbox live, the

social aspect of the game is a positive feature of Xbox, as this can be a bonding tool.

Cons

While good things can happen when spending hours playing Xbox, more often than not when parents ask the question about whether or not Xbox is good for kids, the answer is a resounding no. One of the most troublesome aspects of playing Xbox concerns kids
who play Xbox Live. Some of the most notable problems encountered by Xbox Live players include:

• Increased risk of running away from home
  
• Possible development of physical problems
  
• Potential death
  

Yes, strange as it may seem, there has been a documented case of an Xbox Live player dying as a result of sitting through a marathon session of gaming. An autopsy revealed the 20 year-old died from a pulmonary embolism that traveled
from his legs into his lungs. Doctors blamed the fatality on the prolonged period of time the youngster spent sitting at the game, which is why parents are always encouraged to make their children take a break from playing to get up and walk around for several
minutes.

There have also been reports of teenagers running away from home as a result of meeting others through
Xbox Live. A 2012 incident in Iowa resulted in four teens meeting while playing Xbox Live and making a pact to
run away together. While they were located unharmed and returned home safely, it shows how little parents know about what kids can do while playing video games.

While some of these incidents are drastic examples, they do show the possibilities of what can happen if parents are not aware of the capabilities of Xbox. When asking if Xbox is good for kids, it's best to check into the many parental monitoring tools

You can turn on parental control to help monitor activities, please comment for further assisance.

Thanks i hope this helps.

Thanks, going to let shop have a look at it.