"Based on video game demographics, women make up a significant 39% of those who play video games in the population. Also, a surprising 40% of online gamers are women. 35% are below eighteen years old. And based on studies, the people who regularly play video games are in the 18 to 34 year old age group."  http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Demographics-of-Video-Game-Players&id=1111304

Uh... you don't know the situation the guy was in. And the point of pointing out WALL-E on blu-ray is to say Ps3 could be enjoyed by kids of that age (which is one of the reasons the OP gave to talk him out of it) Can the Wii even play DVDs? And are you that ignorant? Ps3 only has CoD and KZ2 now? What about LBP, R&C, and a bunch of multiplats that are T and below. And no duh adults know about gaming. The guy was specifically inquiring about the Ps3. Which means that's what he went in there for.

Two sins really.

The small mom and pop store that I always buy my games in had me run the shop for a half day because their son had an emergency hospital issue. I've known them for years, and I had a little time to spare (and they offered me a free *used* game), so I agreed to watch the place for a bit.

Here's my first sin (a sin for sony fans):

A father of three kids came in inquiring about the PS3. Of course, I went into the whole sales pitch about the features of the thing, going from explaining what blu-ray is, to the great exclusive games on the system. He was pretty sold on everything already, and had his wallet out, then I happened to just ask during the course of our conversation how old his kids were. He said they were ages 8, 11, and 13. Hearing this, I... well, I talked him out of buying the thing.

As much of a Sony fan I am, I didn't have it within myself to have him buy a PS3 that would destroy his budget and his family wouldn't appreciate anyway.

It was because I asked him whether his kids actually care about graphics, particular franchises, or whatnot, and he said no, they can't tell the difference. So... I told him he's much better off buying a Wii. See, I sorta liked this guy. He's a funny old man with a great personality, so I told him buying a PS3 takes a lot of financial committment, as there's no such thing as a mod chip (btw, that's going to lead to the second sin) and he's going to have to buy all his games original, and the thing is a lot more expensive.

In the end, he did buy the Wii.

Here's my second sin (a sin to the entire gaming community and to the mom and pop store):

Well, I supported someone's bid for pirated games. But hey, I did it for a reason.. I could see that the guy was already burning a hole in his pocket for this gift for his kids, and I wanted to help him out. I knew he wouldn't be able to support a PS3 in his house (and he doesn't have an HDTV either). I guess I allowed my emotions to blind my reason.

But at least he walked out happily...