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W i i S e tt i n g s a n d D at a M a n a g e m e n t
Wii Set
tings and Data Management
Wii Set
tings and Data Management
Video and Computer Game Software Rating Information
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) ratings are designed to provide information about video and computer game content, so you can make informed purchasing decisions.
ESRB ratings have two parts: rating symbols suggest age appropriateness for the game, and content descriptors indicate elements in a game that may have triggered a particular
rating and/or may be of interest or concern.
To take full advantage of the ESRB rating system, it's important to check both the rating symbol (found on the front of the game box) and the content descriptor (found on the
back of the game box). Go to www.esrb.org for a complete list of these content descriptors.
The ESRB rating system is designed to provide information about a computer or video game. The ratings are not meant to recommend which games consumers should buy or rent or to
serve as the only basis for choosing a product. Rather, individuals should use the ESRB ratings together with personal tastes and standards when deciding what is best to purchase.
For more information on the ESRB and video game ratings, go to the ESRB web site at www.esrb.org.
ESRB RATING SYMBOLS FOR VIDEO GAMES & PC SOFTWARE
Titles rated EC (Early
Childhood) have
content that may be
suitable for ages 3
and older. Contains
no material that
parents would find
inappropriate.
Titles rated E (Everyone)
have content that may be
suitable for ages 6 and
older. Titles in this
category may contain
minimal cartoon, fantasy
or mild violence and/or
infrequent ouse of mild
language.
Titles rated E10+
(Everyone 10 and
older) have content that
may be suitable for ages
10 and older. Titles in
this category may
contain more cartoon,
fantasy or mild violence,
mild language and/or
minimal suggestive
themes.
Titles rated T (Teen) have
content that may be
suitable for ages 13 and
older. Titles in this
category may contain
violence, suggestive
themes, crude humor,
minimal blood,
simulated gambling,
and/or infrequent use of
strong language.
Titles rated M (Mature)
have content that may be
suitable for ages 17 and
older. Titles in this
category may contain
intense violence, blood
and gore, sexual content
and/or strong language.
Titles rated RP (Rating
Pending) have been
submitted to the ESRB
and are awaiting final
rating. (This symbol
appears only in
advertising prior to a
game’s release.
Titles rated AO (Adults
Only) have content that
should only be played by
persons 18 years and
older. Titles in this
category may include
prolonged scenes of
intense violence and/or
graphic sexual content
and nudity.
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