Last week, Nintendo unveiled its new game console, the Switch, along with its well-designed parental control application.
Available on 3 March 2017, the Switch is a hybrid console. It offers two game modes:
1. Television mode: placed on its station and connected to the television, it functions like a real home console.
2. In portable mode: thanks to its integrated screen, it can be taken anywhere. Simply detach it from the docking station.
With this new console, Nintendo will offer a comprehensive parental control application. To prevent children from spending too much time in front of the screen or even accessing inappropriate content, the Switch works in conjunction with a mobile application to remotely control access and activity on the console.
We invite you to watch this video to see the full range of features on offer.
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From an iOS or Android smartphone, parents can make a series of settings such as:
– Limit daily playing time and/or spread it out throughout the day.
– restrict access to online multiplayer mode.
– Control games: it will be possible to prevent games that are not suitable for your child's age group from being launched (see recommendations). PEGI on the back of the purchased game).
On the Switch screen, children will be notified once when half of the play time has elapsed, and again when the time set in the application has elapsed. The console will then switch off automatically.
However, a special mode is available for teenagers. The console does not switch off when the time is up. Instead, any time spent beyond the limit is recorded and sent to the app. Parents can keep track of playing time and discuss it with their teenager.
The e-Enfance Association reminds you of the need to properly supervise video gaming from an early age in order to prevent any negative consequences and ensure that gaming remains a truly enjoyable experience.
