Wii vs. PS3 vs. XBox vs. ?
July 4, 2011 10:23 PM Subscribe
My son is 8 years old. I am considering giving him (OK, us) a new gaming console. I don't know which one is best. That's because I am technologically unaware. Which console would you recommend?
Wii? PS3? XBox? Which is best for an 8-year-old and his dad? I'd like a console that offers high-quality games for the pre-GTA set, as well as providing some insurance (well, to the extent possible) against upgrade obsolescence. In other words, I'd consider it a massive strike against (for example) PS3 if PS4 is coming out in the next 18 months or so.
We both favour collaborative, unbloody games (as in Lego Batman/Star Wars/Indiana Jones and so on).
And we've happily been playing a PS2 for about 2 years. Maybe we do not need a new console--feel free to let me know if I should get off the must-have-new-toy bandwagon-- but I understand some neat things have been happening with motion detection technologies and so on.
Thank you.
Wii? PS3? XBox? Which is best for an 8-year-old and his dad? I'd like a console that offers high-quality games for the pre-GTA set, as well as providing some insurance (well, to the extent possible) against upgrade obsolescence. In other words, I'd consider it a massive strike against (for example) PS3 if PS4 is coming out in the next 18 months or so.
We both favour collaborative, unbloody games (as in Lego Batman/Star Wars/Indiana Jones and so on).
And we've happily been playing a PS2 for about 2 years. Maybe we do not need a new console--feel free to let me know if I should get off the must-have-new-toy bandwagon-- but I understand some neat things have been happening with motion detection technologies and so on.
Thank you.
Yeah, the Wii is best suited for that age range. The Wii U does come out next year, but it will most likely start at a much higher price point. I'm not sure what your budget is, but you can probably find some good deals. I'd highly recommend the red wii bundle that comes with New Super Mario Bros. (a great one to four player game) and Sports Resort.
posted by Gary at 10:45 PM on July 4, 2011 [4 favorites]
posted by Gary at 10:45 PM on July 4, 2011 [4 favorites]
The PS2 is really old now and there are many great games to play on the current generation of consoles.
There are no new announced consoles from Microsoft and Sony, and they're both focusing on integrating motion controls with their existing platforms.
When it comes to kid-friendly games, Wii definitely wins. Like has been said above, it's best to wait for the Wii U (IIRC it will also be backwards-compatible with Wii).
With all the motion detection gimmickry that Microsoft and Sony are jumping all over, there are definitely a lot of family-oriented games coming out for the Xbox 360 and PS3, but it's nothing the Wii doesn't already have. Admittedly Microsoft's Kinect does have an edge with its completely hands-free motion detection, but knowing that Wii U is only *new* console coming out soon, buying that should provide the maximum obsolescence insurance.
tl;dr wait for the Wii U
posted by Senza Volto at 11:00 PM on July 4, 2011
There are no new announced consoles from Microsoft and Sony, and they're both focusing on integrating motion controls with their existing platforms.
When it comes to kid-friendly games, Wii definitely wins. Like has been said above, it's best to wait for the Wii U (IIRC it will also be backwards-compatible with Wii).
With all the motion detection gimmickry that Microsoft and Sony are jumping all over, there are definitely a lot of family-oriented games coming out for the Xbox 360 and PS3, but it's nothing the Wii doesn't already have. Admittedly Microsoft's Kinect does have an edge with its completely hands-free motion detection, but knowing that Wii U is only *new* console coming out soon, buying that should provide the maximum obsolescence insurance.
tl;dr wait for the Wii U
posted by Senza Volto at 11:00 PM on July 4, 2011
Kids, at least the ones who aren't in competition with their friends as to who has the most awesome console, honestly don't care about the console itself. They care about the games. In that vein, I'd stick with the PS2 for now. If you add a Wii, buy it used or wait for the new one. When the Wii was first released, I spent a week trying to find a Wii for my friend's cousin, who was about 10 at the time. He enjoyed it, but he spends a lot more time on the PS2 than he does the Wii.
Now, if you wanted a console for you that he could have fun with the rest of the time, I'd look for a used 60GB PS3 and add on a Playstation Move. The old ones have backwards compatibility with PS1 and PS2 games, so you get to keep playing those without extra wiring, you get awesome games like the Uncharted series for yourself, and things like Ratchet & Clank, plus a bunch of new Move games for your son.
Maybe the Wii U will be better, but IMO the Move beats the pants off the Wii motion control, even with the Motionplus addon.
Whatever you go with, I wouldn't worry too much about obsolescence. All of the current consoles have very strong libraries, so will provide you years of gaming fun even if a new version drops tomorrow. You're still using the PS2, right? ;)
posted by wierdo at 11:23 PM on July 4, 2011 [1 favorite]
Now, if you wanted a console for you that he could have fun with the rest of the time, I'd look for a used 60GB PS3 and add on a Playstation Move. The old ones have backwards compatibility with PS1 and PS2 games, so you get to keep playing those without extra wiring, you get awesome games like the Uncharted series for yourself, and things like Ratchet & Clank, plus a bunch of new Move games for your son.
Maybe the Wii U will be better, but IMO the Move beats the pants off the Wii motion control, even with the Motionplus addon.
Whatever you go with, I wouldn't worry too much about obsolescence. All of the current consoles have very strong libraries, so will provide you years of gaming fun even if a new version drops tomorrow. You're still using the PS2, right? ;)
posted by wierdo at 11:23 PM on July 4, 2011 [1 favorite]
> Kids, at least the ones who aren't in competition with their friends as to who has the most awesome console, honestly don't care about the console itself. They care about the games. In that vein, I'd stick with the PS2 for now.
Seconded. Here is my opinion on the matter from a previous thread. I'll add that apart from a few well made titles (for example, Resident Evil 4, Sin & Punishment 2 for the Wii, Dance Central for the 360), motion controls are mostly an annoying gimmick. Kinect also requires a fairly sizeable living room in order to be used, if I'm not mistaken.
posted by Bangaioh at 12:33 AM on July 5, 2011
Seconded. Here is my opinion on the matter from a previous thread. I'll add that apart from a few well made titles (for example, Resident Evil 4, Sin & Punishment 2 for the Wii, Dance Central for the 360), motion controls are mostly an annoying gimmick. Kinect also requires a fairly sizeable living room in order to be used, if I'm not mistaken.
posted by Bangaioh at 12:33 AM on July 5, 2011
I vote for xbox+kinect, if you have the living room for it. I think motion controls are here to stay, and they are just very slowly coming into their own. The kinect is the most advanced of the crop by far, and encourages the use of the entire body, and the voice - not just the wrist. And, it has an indie hacker scene around it.
I would be nervous about turning my kid into a pasty couch potato too early, and I think kinect games are a good way to avoid that, and also to teach your child something about movement and physical expressiveness. Also, your child may end up exposed to some delightful things which blur the line between game, toy, and art, and a scene that will invite him to create as well as consume, if he is so inclined.
/me stops gushing.
posted by tempythethird at 1:29 AM on July 5, 2011 [2 favorites]
I would be nervous about turning my kid into a pasty couch potato too early, and I think kinect games are a good way to avoid that, and also to teach your child something about movement and physical expressiveness. Also, your child may end up exposed to some delightful things which blur the line between game, toy, and art, and a scene that will invite him to create as well as consume, if he is so inclined.
/me stops gushing.
posted by tempythethird at 1:29 AM on July 5, 2011 [2 favorites]
Yeah, the Wii is best suited for that age range. The Wii U does come out next year, but it will most likely start at a much higher price point. I'm not sure what your budget is, but you can probably find some good deals. I'd highly recommend the red wii bundle that comes with New Super Mario Bros. (a great one to four player game) and Sports Resort.
+1
8 years old is the golden age for this set-up, and Gary is right about this bundle - - the whole thing is half the cost the Wii was at launch or that Wii U will be a year from now - - it's a small investment to get your feet wet in console gaming.
Also, the Wii is backwards compatible to GameCube and there are plentiful great inexpensive kids' titles available on that platform. Unless you want to get into some hardcore first-person shooter marathons with your son, Wii is a great place to start.
posted by fairmettle at 2:58 AM on July 5, 2011
+1
8 years old is the golden age for this set-up, and Gary is right about this bundle - - the whole thing is half the cost the Wii was at launch or that Wii U will be a year from now - - it's a small investment to get your feet wet in console gaming.
Also, the Wii is backwards compatible to GameCube and there are plentiful great inexpensive kids' titles available on that platform. Unless you want to get into some hardcore first-person shooter marathons with your son, Wii is a great place to start.
posted by fairmettle at 2:58 AM on July 5, 2011
I'd go for the Wii too. The Wii U is an unknown product at this time and will be pretty expensive. I can't talk for the US, but here in the UK a Wii is now dirt cheap and often bundled with some decent games (which makes a nice change). The other added advantage you get is that all the Wii games are cheaper.
For collaborative, unbloody games look at: Super Mario Galaxy (maybe 2 too, I don't know), Super Mario Bros, Bomberman Blast, Mario Kart, All the Lego games, Wii Sports Resort, the various Rabbids games, Wii Sports, Ghostbusters (I think, not sure), Elebits (otherwise known as Eleedes), Just Dance (and 2) and Kororinpa (and 2).
Personally, I'd start with something like the Wii console (in white) with Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. You'll need to buy an additional Wii Remote Plus controller (make sure it is the Plus) and a nunchuck and you'll be up and running with a whole bunch of fun games to play.
From Amazon: $189 for the console, $32 for the remote plus and $13 for the nunchuck.
posted by mr_silver at 4:38 AM on July 5, 2011
For collaborative, unbloody games look at: Super Mario Galaxy (maybe 2 too, I don't know), Super Mario Bros, Bomberman Blast, Mario Kart, All the Lego games, Wii Sports Resort, the various Rabbids games, Wii Sports, Ghostbusters (I think, not sure), Elebits (otherwise known as Eleedes), Just Dance (and 2) and Kororinpa (and 2).
Personally, I'd start with something like the Wii console (in white) with Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort. You'll need to buy an additional Wii Remote Plus controller (make sure it is the Plus) and a nunchuck and you'll be up and running with a whole bunch of fun games to play.
From Amazon: $189 for the console, $32 for the remote plus and $13 for the nunchuck.
posted by mr_silver at 4:38 AM on July 5, 2011
Best answer: I'm a father of a 9yr old who seems to be 9 going on 14, so your mileage may vary. Our philosophy on video games is to try to keep it within moderation, but I also see it as an father/son experience we can do together. I've had a PS2 since before he was gone, then got a Wii for him when he was 6 (or so), traded the PS2 and upgraded to a PS3. I have memories of him sitting next to me "playing" along when he was in diapers (OK the controller wasn't plugged in, but he didn't know)
I think your decision is going to come down to looking at the titles that are available and seeing which ones, and what type of games, your son wants to play. My son now has a preference for the PS3 over the Wii, and finds more of the titles he likes to play on that one. It might be a comment on the games we have, but I feel he's grown out of the Wii. He enjoyed Mario Kart, and 'Sports' series, but didn't really get into the new Super Mario. When he has a choice of a title that is available on both, he usually selects the PS3 version.
I'm not really up on the Wii U, but as it's not out yet it's not really an option anyway. If you waited for the next good version of a console you'd never buy.
I would go for either the Xbox or PS3. For me these are the ones that give you the more adult games for the times that you'll be able to get anywhere near it, but also be the one that he'll grow into.
Good luck!
posted by grb_au at 5:33 AM on July 5, 2011
I think your decision is going to come down to looking at the titles that are available and seeing which ones, and what type of games, your son wants to play. My son now has a preference for the PS3 over the Wii, and finds more of the titles he likes to play on that one. It might be a comment on the games we have, but I feel he's grown out of the Wii. He enjoyed Mario Kart, and 'Sports' series, but didn't really get into the new Super Mario. When he has a choice of a title that is available on both, he usually selects the PS3 version.
I'm not really up on the Wii U, but as it's not out yet it's not really an option anyway. If you waited for the next good version of a console you'd never buy.
I would go for either the Xbox or PS3. For me these are the ones that give you the more adult games for the times that you'll be able to get anywhere near it, but also be the one that he'll grow into.
Good luck!
posted by grb_au at 5:33 AM on July 5, 2011
Get the xbox. The wii isn't a good gaming console, so if they get into it you'll have to buy a new one as they get older, PLUS - all the others kids I know have an xbox, and they can play together that way. I've come to realise that whilst I think the PS3 is a technically better console, the Xbox is a better buy. It has a far wider variety of games, controls its online features better, and most people into gaming have one.
The Wii is good for young kids, but is a bit of a gimmick. Great for parties and the one or two decent games it has, but doesn't have the variety of options and longevity that an xbox or even playstation would have.
*on preview* wait, you have a ps2? Unless he really wants a new console, don't bother. And if he does get an xbox no question.
posted by stillnocturnal at 6:10 AM on July 5, 2011
The Wii is good for young kids, but is a bit of a gimmick. Great for parties and the one or two decent games it has, but doesn't have the variety of options and longevity that an xbox or even playstation would have.
*on preview* wait, you have a ps2? Unless he really wants a new console, don't bother. And if he does get an xbox no question.
posted by stillnocturnal at 6:10 AM on July 5, 2011
I think your decision is going to come down to looking at the titles that are available and seeing which ones, and what type of games, your son wants to play.
Correct. Check into what games are exclusive to which console and check for any deal breakers or deal makers.
Whatever you go with, I wouldn't worry too much about obsolescence. All of the current consoles have very strong libraries, so will provide you years of gaming fun even if a new version drops tomorrow.
Also correct. I still have a Dreamcast that gets plenty of use, and it's still simple to find games on eBay. And kids still love playing it.
posted by The Deej at 6:12 AM on July 5, 2011
Correct. Check into what games are exclusive to which console and check for any deal breakers or deal makers.
Whatever you go with, I wouldn't worry too much about obsolescence. All of the current consoles have very strong libraries, so will provide you years of gaming fun even if a new version drops tomorrow.
Also correct. I still have a Dreamcast that gets plenty of use, and it's still simple to find games on eBay. And kids still love playing it.
posted by The Deej at 6:12 AM on July 5, 2011
If you do decide on a Wii, I have to recommend any of the Mario Party games- It's a Mario themed board game that is challenging and creative and ridiculously fun. I play it with my niece.
posted by MansRiot at 7:30 AM on July 5, 2011
posted by MansRiot at 7:30 AM on July 5, 2011
Not really sure that the "far wider variety of games" on XBox and PS2/3 are actually appropriate for an 8-year old.
I've got a PS3 and like it a lot more than I expected. However, the Wii wins hands-down for "family" gaming. There are bits of it that feel gimmicky in hindsight, but also a *ton* of genuinely great titles (I maintain that Zelda: Twilight Princess is the most beautifully-crafted game that I've ever played, and takes fantastic advantage of the Wii's controller. The horseback portion of the game was the first time in ages that a video game has made me exclaim "Holy ^&$*, this is awesome!")
Oh, and I'm a grown adult that found plenty of enjoyable games to play on the Wii. Even most of the "kids" stuff is crafted like a Pixar film -- still lots of fun for the grown ups. I love a good game of Mario Kart -- it's got exactly the "right" level of complexity.
posted by schmod at 7:34 AM on July 5, 2011
I've got a PS3 and like it a lot more than I expected. However, the Wii wins hands-down for "family" gaming. There are bits of it that feel gimmicky in hindsight, but also a *ton* of genuinely great titles (I maintain that Zelda: Twilight Princess is the most beautifully-crafted game that I've ever played, and takes fantastic advantage of the Wii's controller. The horseback portion of the game was the first time in ages that a video game has made me exclaim "Holy ^&$*, this is awesome!")
Oh, and I'm a grown adult that found plenty of enjoyable games to play on the Wii. Even most of the "kids" stuff is crafted like a Pixar film -- still lots of fun for the grown ups. I love a good game of Mario Kart -- it's got exactly the "right" level of complexity.
posted by schmod at 7:34 AM on July 5, 2011
We have a Wii and a PS2. It seems to be a good combination, as there are lots of older games our 6 year old enjoys playing on the PS2 still - like Monster Rancher, Crash Bandicoot, Curious George, etc. She can get immersed in them and they can entertain her for an hour or so.
The Wii is what she plays when her friends come over. I think it's a little more family-friendly and better for taking turns. The Wii Carnival games, for example, just last a minute or two so everyone playing stays involved.
posted by Ostara at 8:21 AM on July 5, 2011
The Wii is what she plays when her friends come over. I think it's a little more family-friendly and better for taking turns. The Wii Carnival games, for example, just last a minute or two so everyone playing stays involved.
posted by Ostara at 8:21 AM on July 5, 2011
We have a PS2 & the Wii and I have to vote for the Wii as the most fun for our family. My kids (6 & 4) love Super Mario Cart, Lego Star Wars, Lego Batman and the Wii Sports and Resort games. The controls are very intuitive so it's easy to start playing quickly.
posted by victoriab at 10:25 AM on July 5, 2011
posted by victoriab at 10:25 AM on July 5, 2011
The Wii is a lot of fun, and relatively cheap. However, some of the more "grownup" games never make it to the Wii, or they're woefully inferior ports of the PS3/Xbox 360 version.
If you're planning on using your console as a general entertainment device (and I would highly recommend you give it a shot, it is awesome watching Netflix instant and Hulu and so forth in the living room) I'd go with the PS3.
posted by Nahum Tate at 10:43 AM on July 5, 2011
If you're planning on using your console as a general entertainment device (and I would highly recommend you give it a shot, it is awesome watching Netflix instant and Hulu and so forth in the living room) I'd go with the PS3.
posted by Nahum Tate at 10:43 AM on July 5, 2011
Best answer: I'd recommend that you take a look at the game libraries for each platform and find one with the most of the kind of game you like to play. Like several others have said, it's more about the games than about the technology. At 8 - and especially if he's using a PS2 already - he'll have the dexterity and coordination to play any of the games.
Also, don't ignore the excellent game stable available now for PS2, especially since, as an older platform, most of its games are very cheap. If you've never played the Ratchet and Clank series, I highly recommend it, and a couple of the later games have 2-player simultaneous co-op modes.
That said, I find the Wii is great for co-operative play and is very intuitive - if your son "leans" with the controller as he plays in an effort to turn faster, or what-have-you, he'll likely enjoy that it finally does something.
I enjoy playing Super Mario Galaxy with my husband as the secondary, since he's not a huge fan of run-and-jump coordination games. He's happy to tag along as the supporting character, and there's actually a fairly large amount of stuff he can do as a disembodied star-pointer. SMG 2 expands the second player's capabilities - they can "pause" enemies, among other things.
I think any of the secondary peripherals - the Wii's balance board, Kinect, and Move - add another layer to the gaming experience. I enjoy snowboarding and playing frisbee from my living room, and like that it encourages me to stand up.
There are a couple different AskMe posts about game recommendations for specific systems, so I encourage you to check them out to find what platform has more of the games you enjoy.
posted by bookdragoness at 12:27 PM on July 5, 2011
Also, don't ignore the excellent game stable available now for PS2, especially since, as an older platform, most of its games are very cheap. If you've never played the Ratchet and Clank series, I highly recommend it, and a couple of the later games have 2-player simultaneous co-op modes.
That said, I find the Wii is great for co-operative play and is very intuitive - if your son "leans" with the controller as he plays in an effort to turn faster, or what-have-you, he'll likely enjoy that it finally does something.
I enjoy playing Super Mario Galaxy with my husband as the secondary, since he's not a huge fan of run-and-jump coordination games. He's happy to tag along as the supporting character, and there's actually a fairly large amount of stuff he can do as a disembodied star-pointer. SMG 2 expands the second player's capabilities - they can "pause" enemies, among other things.
I think any of the secondary peripherals - the Wii's balance board, Kinect, and Move - add another layer to the gaming experience. I enjoy snowboarding and playing frisbee from my living room, and like that it encourages me to stand up.
There are a couple different AskMe posts about game recommendations for specific systems, so I encourage you to check them out to find what platform has more of the games you enjoy.
posted by bookdragoness at 12:27 PM on July 5, 2011
I have a Wii and my brother has a PS3. Whenever my 7 year old nephew visits he just wants to play the Wii. Apparently he doesn't enjoy his PS3 as much. My brother prefers the Wii games as well as it is easier to find games without realistic violence, and the last time he visited he said that he'll buy Wii games to play at our house instead of PS3 games.
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 12:43 PM on July 5, 2011
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 12:43 PM on July 5, 2011
I own all three consoles (plus all of the handhelds that are currently out) and I have four kids - including an 8-year-old son, so I AM AUTHORITY. :-)
Get the Xbox 360 with Kinect.
The Wii has some decent kid games, yes, and some of them - such as Animal Crossing - can be played almost endlessly. But the Wii U is scheduled for release next year and I seriously doubt anyone will make Wii games past 2012.
The PS3 is amazing for grown-ups. I love the blu-ray and 3D functionality and play many fantastic graphics-intense games on it.
But the Xbox 360 is the best of all worlds. First, there are *tons* of downloadable games that are perfect for an 8-year-old boy. They are relatively inexpensive, they don't require physical discs that a child can scratch, and they still have good graphics compared to the Wii's downloadable "cartoonish" games.
Not only that, but the Lego games are all available on the 360 (I know, because we own them all!) and there are tons of other great kid-friendly games you can purchase at retail. Add in Kinect with Kinectimals and Kinect Adventures (which comes with it) and there are plenty of non-violent games.
Also, Microsoft has said that Kinect has increased the lifespan of their system. They don't plan on releasing a new Xbox anytime in the near future. That means you hopefully won't have to upgrade for another five or six years.
One last note: Xbox Live Gold is fantastic for playing online, but I seriously suggest keeping your kid off of it. There are a bunch of weirdos playing games on the 360 and they say things that make me blush even when I'm all alone.
posted by tacodave at 2:15 PM on July 5, 2011
Get the Xbox 360 with Kinect.
The Wii has some decent kid games, yes, and some of them - such as Animal Crossing - can be played almost endlessly. But the Wii U is scheduled for release next year and I seriously doubt anyone will make Wii games past 2012.
The PS3 is amazing for grown-ups. I love the blu-ray and 3D functionality and play many fantastic graphics-intense games on it.
But the Xbox 360 is the best of all worlds. First, there are *tons* of downloadable games that are perfect for an 8-year-old boy. They are relatively inexpensive, they don't require physical discs that a child can scratch, and they still have good graphics compared to the Wii's downloadable "cartoonish" games.
Not only that, but the Lego games are all available on the 360 (I know, because we own them all!) and there are tons of other great kid-friendly games you can purchase at retail. Add in Kinect with Kinectimals and Kinect Adventures (which comes with it) and there are plenty of non-violent games.
Also, Microsoft has said that Kinect has increased the lifespan of their system. They don't plan on releasing a new Xbox anytime in the near future. That means you hopefully won't have to upgrade for another five or six years.
One last note: Xbox Live Gold is fantastic for playing online, but I seriously suggest keeping your kid off of it. There are a bunch of weirdos playing games on the 360 and they say things that make me blush even when I'm all alone.
posted by tacodave at 2:15 PM on July 5, 2011
I'd go with the XBox. Kinect is cool, but the XBox game library is by far the most robust in this generation and there's a very good selection of co-op games available. I find the XBox to be more conducive to couch co-op than the PS3, and contrary to its reputation as the "hardcore" console there are plenty of bloodless, kid-friendly games to play together.
One caveat: if you / your family are into baseball, the best baseball franchise is MLB The Show, which is a PS3 exclusive. I have no idea if that might be a swaying factor, but as far as I know the other major sporting franchises are multiplatform. Since sports games are pretty much the definition of bloodless co-op-capable, I thought I'd mention it.
posted by Errant at 4:27 PM on July 5, 2011
One caveat: if you / your family are into baseball, the best baseball franchise is MLB The Show, which is a PS3 exclusive. I have no idea if that might be a swaying factor, but as far as I know the other major sporting franchises are multiplatform. Since sports games are pretty much the definition of bloodless co-op-capable, I thought I'd mention it.
posted by Errant at 4:27 PM on July 5, 2011
Response by poster: Thank you, all of you. Stupid of me, I hadn't realized there were still some excellent PS2 games out there to play through. I think I'll line up a few of those, wait for the Wii U to come out, and then sit down with my son so we can figure out which platform offers the richest library of games. Thanks again.
posted by YamwotIam at 4:44 PM on July 5, 2011
posted by YamwotIam at 4:44 PM on July 5, 2011
I'd nth the Wii, not because of the "family friendly" image it has, but because it's also an absolutely excellent way to introduce your kid to the classics of the medium (and let's not kid ourselves: they were almost all on the NES or SNES). Much like how you'd eventually want to introduce your kid to what are generally regarded as classic movies (like, say, Star Wars) it seems reasonable to want to introduce them to, say, Super Mario Bros. from twenty-six yeHOLY HELL HAS IT REALLY BEEN THAT LONG
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