About Photosensitive Seizures

A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games.  Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these "photosensitive epileptic seizures" while watching these video games.

 

These seizures may have a variety of symptoms, including lightheadedness, altered vision, eye or face twitching, jerking or shaking of arms or legs, disorientation, confusion, or momentary loss of awareness.  Seizures may also cause loss of consciousness or convulsions that can lead to injury from falling down or striking nearby objects.

 

Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms.  Parents should watch for or ask their children about the above symptoms - children and teenagers are more likely than adults to experience these seizures.

 

The risk of photosensitive epileptic seizures may be reduced by sitting rather far from the television screen, playing in a well-lit room, using a smaller television screen, and not playing when you are drowsy or fatigued.

 

If you or any other member of your relatives have a history of seizures or epilepsy, consult a doctor before playing.

 

Other Important Health and Safety Information  The Xbox Instruction Manual contains important health and safety information that you should read and understand before using this software.

 

Avoid Damage to Your Television

Do not use with certain televisions.  Some televisions, especially front- or rear-projection types, can be damaged if any videogames, including Xbox games are played on them.  Static images may presented during the normal course of game play may "burn in" to the screen, causing a permanent shadow of the static image to appear at all times, even when video games are not being played.  Similar damage may occur from static images created when placing a video game on hold or pause.  Consult your television owner's manual, contact your television dealer or the manufacturer to determine if video games can be played safely on your set.

 

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