I need some advice...

ace2cloud · 03-10-2005, 04:12 PM

I am 15 years old, and I have easily enough money to buy a 360. I've been waiting for it since May 20th, the day I pre-ordered, and have been saving my money and biding my time until it's release.

But my family is having a little financial trouble, and my parents think spending $500 on video games at this point is unacceptable, even though it's my money. I feel guilty even thinking about buying it, but I don't think I can resist.

Now, I've been thinking it'll be easier if I buy it as a Christmas present, but I don't know if I'll even be able to get one if I don't get it at launch.

Also, I am in no sense of the word poor. But my Mom is having trouble at work and wants to switch jobs, and my dad, who is a real estate agent, just hasn't been selling much of anything at all in Manhatten since 9/11.

What should I do?

Jacksmith28 · 03-10-2005, 04:15 PM

Well, I made a deal with my parents. I'll give them the money ive saved so far (300-400) and there buying the rest for christmas.

Night Owl · 03-10-2005, 04:20 PM

or you can help out your parents with the money and keep 100$ to yourself for games or accessories?

cablekiller · 03-10-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ace2cloud

I am 15 years old, and I have easily enough money to buy a 360. I've been waiting for it since May 20th, the day I pre-ordered, and have been saving my money and biding my time until it's release.

But my family is having a little financial trouble, and my parents think spending $500 on video games at this point is unacceptable, even though it's my money. I feel guilty even thinking about buying it, but I don't think I can resist.

Now, I've been thinking it'll be easier if I buy it as a Christmas present, but I don't know if I'll even be able to get one if I don't get it at launch.

Also, I am in no sense of the word poor. But my Mom is having trouble at work and wants to switch jobs, and my dad, who is a real estate agent, just hasn't been selling much of anything at all in Manhatten since 9/11.

What should I do?

Each person has their own response to moral dilemas'. If it were me, it would depend on how bad the situation was. If you had a 360, but no electricity, what's the point or if you had a 360, but no food. My wife went through something similar a while back. Her mom just didn't make enough money to pay the bills working 55+ hours a week, so my wife had to help her out before we were married even though she was 21 at the time and had bills of her own. If I were you, I wouldn't worry about it for now. There is still plenty of time for things to shape up before the launch.

Jeet · 03-10-2005, 04:26 PM

do what you think is beat in that situation

ColdSpyder · 03-10-2005, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ace2cloud

I am 15 years old, and I have easily enough money to buy a 360. I've been waiting for it since May 20th, the day I pre-ordered, and have been saving my money and biding my time until it's release.

But my family is having a little financial trouble, and my parents think spending $500 on video games at this point is unacceptable, even though it's my money. I feel guilty even thinking about buying it, but I don't think I can resist.

Now, I've been thinking it'll be easier if I buy it as a Christmas present, but I don't know if I'll even be able to get one if I don't get it at launch.

Also, I am in no sense of the word poor. But my Mom is having trouble at work and wants to switch jobs, and my dad, who is a real estate agent, just hasn't been selling much of anything at all in Manhatten since 9/11.
What should I do?

your family is more important then video games the 360 and them video games will be there whenever you get through them financial problems...

Diamond · 03-10-2005, 05:03 PM

Get a job and give them support money. That's what I do.

ace2cloud · 03-10-2005, 05:48 PM

It's not that bad a financial situation (we can support ourselves), but my parents just think that I shouldn't be spending over $500 on video games...

I suppose the questions I really need an answer to are

1. How can I convince them?

2. Can I even get a 360 after launch but before Christmas?

P Mack · 03-10-2005, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ace2cloud

It's not that bad a financial situation (we can support ourselves), but my parents just think that I shouldn't be spending over $500 on video games...

I suppose the questions I really need an answer to are

1. How can I convince them?

2. Can I even get a 360 after launch but before Christmas?

1. Just say the media features (burns DVDs{not really sure on that}, connect iPods, MP3 with USBs, etc) and you could play Xbox games too.

2. Yes just check Walmart, Target, or any big retail store people wouldn't check (*cough* sam goody, costco *cough*).

ProjectDarkfire · 03-10-2005, 06:11 PM

find games that they would like

jt_mares · 03-10-2005, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Illegal

find games that they would like

Yeah ok worst idea ever...

ProjectDarkfire · 03-10-2005, 06:50 PM

hey my dad is pissed about the 360 kuz he can't find any games he wants

ace2cloud · 03-10-2005, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Illegal

find games that they would like

Yeah, right. Good idea.

*Rolls Eyes*

I decided to write them a 3 page letter explaining everything to them, and I think I have them won over.

P Mack · 03-10-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jt_mares

Yeah ok worst idea ever...

Not really. When I got the Sega Saturn, my dad always played Virtual Cop (or any lightgun shooter you can think of) and he still does to this day.

cablekiller · 03-10-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Pac-Mack15

Not really. When I got the Sega Saturn, my dad always played Virtual Cop (or any lightgun shooter you can think of) and he still does to this day.

I couldn't even get my dad to play pacman with me back in the day....

prawnbob · 03-10-2005, 08:40 PM

Ace, what kinda car does your dad drive?

P Mack · 03-10-2005, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cablekiller

I couldn't even get my dad to play pacman with me back in the day....

I got my dad hooked on pacman, then he played Virtual Cop.

GamePlaya4Life · 03-10-2005, 09:24 PM

Well I'm getting my Xbox for Christmas, my birthday and for good grades(also about $100.00 of my own money). But to get off topic you should come to Flordia the real estate is really hot down here. If I where you I would ask for it for you birthday, Christmas and what ever money you have.

ace2cloud · 03-10-2005, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by prawnbob

Ace, what kinda car does your dad drive?

We had a '93 Volvo (piece of **** car, but drove like a tank) but after Gas prices got ridiculous we sold it.

Remember, I live in Brooklyn, an extremely urban area. I don't need a car.

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Originally Posted by GamePlaya4Life

Well I'm getting my Xbox for Christmas, my birthday and for good grades(also about $100.00 of my own money). But to get off topic you should come to Flordia the real estate is really hot down here. If I where you I would ask for it for you birthday, Christmas and what ever money you have.

I already have enough money, and I really want to get it at launch.

BTW, my Progress Report GPA is a 94.6 which is really good.