Game Consoles Having Harmful Chemicals (for Craig)

[Speedhead]

The next-gen consoles may have chemicals that are harmful to you. They found polyvinyl chloride (PVC), beryllium, bromine, and phthalates in the PS3, 360, and the Wii.

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In their new 'Playing Dirty' report, environmental organization Greenpeace found that all three home video game consoles - Sony's PS3, Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii - tested positive for a variety of hazardous chemicals, including polyvinyl chloride (PVC), beryllium, bromine, and phthalates.

The latter, found in relatively high levels in both the Xbox 360 and PS3, are not permitted in components of toys or childcare products sold in the European Union. However, game consoles are not classified as toys and therefore are not subject to existing legislation.

[Kage]

That answers my question of Can i eat a next gen console?

[BurtMcGurt]

I guess I'll think twice next time when I use my PS3 to do this:



... I think I'll stick to just watching my Blu-Rays.

[Unbroken]

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Originally Posted by BurtMcGurt

I guess I'll think twice next time when I use my PS3 to do this:



... I think I'll stick to just watching my Blu-Rays.

ROFLCREAMPIE!!!!

[Switchblade]

I eat PS3s for breakfast.

[Wallpaper]

Oh noes! Put on your kinoki footpads to save yourself from teh chemicalz!1!!1one

[DennyCrane]

Greenpeace is an enviro-terrorist organization. I don't believe anything they say. More sources, please.

[FuzzyLogik]

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Originally Posted by BurtMcGurt

I guess I'll think twice next time when I use my PS3 to do this:



... I think I'll stick to just watching my Blu-Rays.

no noes! PVC! the same stuff thats in your vinyl records! and phthalates? makes PVC flexable! also found in the plastic that composes... *gasp* your iPod! Beryllium, most commonly found in things like... watches... in your computer... or in nuclear bombs! and bromine...well, don't know what form of it is being used.. maybe to keep the thing fire-proof?

anyways, none of it is hazardous really unless you eat it, burn it or grind it into dust and inhale it... or touch it and lick it and hold it all the time :P

[Bojingles]

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Originally Posted by BurtMcGurt

I guess I'll think twice next time when I use my PS3 to do this:



... I think I'll stick to just watching my Blu-Rays.

That would be pimp and you know it!

[Dukefrukem]

so... note to self... don't lick my PS3?