My First Console
Guidance for parents and carers
Help your child experience all the benefits of gaming on their first video game console with tips and parental controls to manage or restrict online interactions, in-game spending and more.

In this guide
- Why setup is important
- How to set up video games consoles
- My First Console resources for parents
- Supporting resources
Why setup is important
Setting up your child’s first console can help keep their gaming experiences positive.
From communicating with friends to developing skills like teamwork and problem solving, gaming offers children many benefits.
To help them game responsibly and with confidence, it’s important that you use the parental controls when setting up their console.
How to set up video games consoles
In addition to in-game parental controls, you can set up your child’s video games console to support positive gaming. Choose a console to see the step-by-step guide.
My First Console resources for parents
Explore the full guide and video series below to help your child enjoy their first console and online gaming experiences responsibly.