Family Gaming Console Safety Guide
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Gaming Guide
Family Gaming Console Safety Guide
Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC gaming safety for every family member. Set up controls and create healthy gaming habits.
Download the Gaming Console Safety Guide
Step-by-step setup guides for each platform, age-appropriate game lists, and family gaming agreements.
Download Guide (PDF)What's Covered
Console-Specific Setup
Parental controls for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC
Age-Appropriate Guidelines
Screen time and content recommendations by age group
Common Threats
In-game spending, online predators, and gaming addiction
Family Gaming Together
Co-op games and ways to play safely as a family
Gaming Safety Quick Start
- Set up parental controls BEFORE giving kids access
- Remove payment methods or set spending limits
- Disable voice chat with strangers for younger kids
- Set daily time limits with automatic enforcement
In-Game Purchases Add Up Fast
40% of parents don't use parental controls, and many discover hundreds of dollars in unauthorized purchases. Remove payment methods from kid accounts entirely, or set purchase approval requirements for every transaction.