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Rumor: Xbox Parental Timer Coming Next Month

A member of the TeamXbox forums apparently bought a Guitar Hero III keychain and discovered a pamphlet describing a "Parental Timer" as one of the 360’s features. If you’re concerned that reading the blurry pic will ruin your eyesight, here’s what it says: Family Timer: A simple tool that lets you manage how much time […]

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A member of the TeamXbox forums apparently bought a Guitar Hero III keychain and discovered a pamphlet describing a "Parental Timer" as one of the 360's features. If you're concerned that reading the blurry pic will ruin your eyesight, here's what it says:

Family Timer: A simple tool that lets you manage how much time your kids spend on their Xbox360. Manage time in daily or weekly increments. Easy for parents to suspend or add time. Available in December 2007 only through Xbox Live.

I've certainly heard worse ideas, but then again, nobody's going to be hitting that switch on my 360.

Photo courtesy of Xbox Today.

Report: Xbox 360 Parental Timer is a Go [Xbox Today, via Joystiq]