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my video game console Timeline:
NES ? - 1993/4
genesis - 1st Communion [2nd grade, 95] - 97 [literally, my dog urinated on the console, and it ceased to work....all of my friends think that's the funniest thing ever].
PS1 1997-2001
PS2 2001 - ?
Dreamcast Yesterday - ?
[PC 1996 - ?][Though until junior high it was limited to educational software and pac-man]
A healthy balance between video games and outdoor activity seem to be quite rare nowadays for adolescence, according to the fellow posters. Growing up, I think I've received a good balance and continued to do so. [18 here] Nor do I think it's that difficult to have one.
I recall days of playing whiffle ball by myself all afternoon in the summer, riding bike with friends and spending a majority of the afternoon outside; yet still occasionally playing video games.
Fortunately, my parents were somewhat frugal with the new video game technology, and was forced to spend my own money for them, save for a christmas gift.
During high school, my video game time has decreased quite a bit, and usually I wait until about 9 months or so after the game's release to buy it. The value of a video game to me, now, is probably only worth $15-20.
The dreamcast, I just received yesterday [bought it online last week] to play the more unique games that it has [jet grind radio, rez, and many more]. I'm frustrated that the video game community hasn't matured as much as I expected or hoped. More titles like 'beyond good and evil.' would help the gamers whose tastes have become more refined, to stay with video games for entertainment.
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