Deb in Markham Posted February 2, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I know, I know, but...:o We are looking to book the 14-day to Hawaii with my 15-year-old son. One of his questions is whether or not there are plugs on the TV so he can bring along his Xbox. In his defense, we've cruised with him before and he's always stayed very active. He does play Xbox at home, but not all day. This may be a good compromise if he's able to attach it. Still haven't decided, but don't even know if it would work. Does anyone know? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewopaho Posted February 2, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 2, 2011 I know, I know, but...:o We are looking to book the 14-day to Hawaii with my 15-year-old son. One of his questions is whether or not there are plugs on the TV so he can bring along his Xbox. In his defense, we've cruised with him before and he's always stayed very active. He does play Xbox at home, but not all day. This may be a good compromise if he's able to attach it. Still haven't decided, but don't even know if it would work. Does anyone know? Thanks!! Most cruise lines disable the video inputs ... they want you to spend money on their games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted February 2, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Good question. Years ago my son brought his game systems on. He is 23 now so this was l long time ago! He broke the habit when he went to the galapagos. Everyone has their own way to do downtime- drinks, reading, sunning, casino, moviesf, cards... No reason to apologize for Xbox. Its everybodies vacation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loonbeam Posted February 2, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 2, 2011 If the ship has the new flat panel TVs it will work, with the caveat that I don't recall an empty plug near the TV so some creative cordage may be required. ETA: Make sure he doesn't connect to Xbox live and eat up minutes... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthelake Posted February 2, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 2, 2011 The teen club has plenty of video games, a huge tv and, if I remember, a big, comfy couch. DS isn't here to tell me exactly the set-up but I would not bother taking a gaming system from home. Teen time isn't scheduled the way it is for the younger set. Your son can use the club set-up and will have plenty of company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted February 2, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 2, 2011 If the ship has the new flat panel TVs it will work, with the caveat that I don't recall an empty plug near the TV so some creative cordage may be required.There is a spare electrical outlet behind the TV. We use it for our iPod speakers but need an extension cord as there is not clearance to plug in the charger directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in Markham Posted February 2, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted February 2, 2011 ETA: Make sure he doesn't connect to Xbox live and eat up minutes... :) Oh yes, we've already discussed that--no Xbox Live!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in Markham Posted February 2, 2011 Author #8 Share Posted February 2, 2011 If the ship has the new flat panel TVs it will work We'll be on the Sapphire. Does anyone know if they have the flat panel TVs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueline Posted February 2, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 2, 2011 It is an excellent idea to bring an extension cord as there are not always very many (enough) outlets if one brings a few electronics When I shared a cabin with my daughter I ended up buying one in St Thomas. I never saw the girls so happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zena,W.P. Posted February 2, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Last cruise we took in December, we brought cables to hook up laptop to TV to watch movies and programs from our DVD. Worked great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb in Markham Posted February 2, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Last cruise we took in December, we brought cables to hook up laptop to TV to watch movies and programs from our DVD. Worked great. Brilliant--thanks! He also has a DVD player! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewopaho Posted February 2, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 2, 2011 We'll be on the Sapphire. Does anyone know if they have the flat panel TVs? You're just in time. They were recently installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hermajestylanie Posted February 2, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 2, 2011 Yikes! I better not tell my husband! He would want to bring his Xbox (he is 30 and still addicted). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debjoamc2 Posted February 3, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 3, 2011 You're just in time. They were recently installed. I don't think all of the rooms got the flat screen tvs yet. I was just on the Sapphire two weeks ago. We had rooms D729, D731, and D733, and they all had the old style tvs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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