Donate Your Used Games To Needy Children

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Which is worth more, a $15 trade-in credit or getting your used games into the hands of children who would never get a chance to play them otherwise?

This is a question raised by Pixel Equity, a new non-profit organization dedicated to getting video games and consoles into the hands of children at youth centers who might not be able to play games any other way. I know it's hard for some of us to imagine that such children exist, but it's true, and Pixel Equity wants to help.

QUOTE "Video gaming is a fun activity, but with consoles costing hundreds of dollars, many children just can't afford to play," according to Matthew Badalucco, the founder and Executive Director of Pixel Equity Inc. "As a lifelong gamer, I want to address this aspect of the digital divide."

I particularly like the reasons that Pixel Equity gives for wanting to share games with underprivileged children, citing that our hobby helps develop understanding of other cultures, teaches children to think scientifically, and helps develop social and communication skills. It's a wonder we ever did any other this before video games came along!

How can we help? For one, Pixel Equity has just launched their official website, where gamers can donate specifically requested consoles and games, or simply donate a little bit of cash towards purchase.

Alternatively, Pixel Equity will also take used games and consoles not specifically requested, adding them to a library that youth centers will be able to draw upon when needed.

more here

Pixel Equity Official Site

Yeeeaaahhh. I see a few problems with this, 1. if there needy kids, then they need something else to help them along then video games. 2. how are they going to afford the electricity to play the games? 3. Most gamers want something back for something they paid 30+ bucks for.

But I do hope this makes some needy kids happy.
 
I think needy people get help from the government to pay for electricity, food, and school. I read somewhere the Wii, PsOne, PS2, gamecube, and hand helds don't use much electricity. The average TV uses more electricity.

I agree a lot of people will not donate something they paid 30 bucks on, but Block Buster, netflix, and other companies can afford to donate the games that rarely get rented since they are just taking up shelf space at their stores.

Hope this takes off.
 
I don't think people would wanna give a PS3 or something away for free, even if was for a good cause. I would, depending on what it is. If it's a PSP or a DS I'd say, "Screw it", and give it to them but if it was like a PS3 or 360 or a old console (ex: NES) I wouldn't give it up.
 
QUOTE (GracefulAssasin @ June 20, 2009 12:53 pm) I don't think people would wanna give a PS3 or something away for free, even if was for a good cause. I would, depending on what it is. If it's a PSP or a DS I'd say, "Screw it", and give it to them but if it was like a PS3 or 360 or a old console (ex: NES) I wouldn't give it up.
In 10-20 years those NES consoles might be antiques and be worth a lot like the original ATARI consoles.
 
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