Mrs Nick stupidly bought The Boy a Nintendo DS to which he is glued every waking moment. I discovered he can connect it tothe intermong using next door's Wi-Fi
I switch on the parental controls and block access.
He cracks the 4 digit code and replaces it with his own
I e mail Nintendo thusly:
My son has cracked the parental controls 4 digit code and reset it to one that only he knows.
The machine advises me to obtain a master key and tells me the Enquiry number is 59692388
HELP!!
They reply
Dear Nick, thank you for your email.
We can unlock the PIN on your console for you, provided it is a first hand unit. However, to do this, we must have a few key details. First of all, we will need a copy of some form of ID, such as a Driving license or Passport image. You can scan this in and send it as a Jpeg image, or you may fax it to us on 02392 383444. These details will not be kept on file, and we will destroy their records once a Master key has been generated to unlock your Wii. This is needed to prove that the person requesting the PIN unlock is over 18 years of age.
Please could you also include the following details in your fax/email:
Your surname
Your contact telephone number (preferably landline)
Your Wii’s serial number*
Your confirmation code**
*The serial number can be found on the base of your console, and will start with “LEH” followed by nine digits.
** The confirmation code can be found by choosing Parental Controls in your Settings menu. This will ask you for the PIN so choose “I forgot”, then “I forgot” again. This should give you an eight-digit confirmation number.
Please note that the generated Master Key will only be valid until midnight on the date the Master Key has been generated, as it will expire after this time.
Kind regards,
Gavin
Your Nintendo Team
So I have to prove I am over 18 by sending them a scan of my passport
I call Gavin and point out that The Boy is perfectly capable of doing this himself and it thgerefore proves nothing.
I said, 'Do I sound old enough to be The Dad?'
He kind of agrees, but still want s scan of my passport
