Wow. How does this even get out? I mean, if my kid peed on his system I would be pissed, but the the news guys (papers, gamespot) would never know about it.

God knows...unless the father did something to the kid. I know I would if that was my kid!

It is good he was not electrocuted. A guy that had been in a Japanese prisoner of war camp in the Philippines in WWII told me this story. His guards did not know much about automobiles. They had been poor fishermen before the war. When one Japanese auto would not start they asked the American prisoners for advice. This guy told one guard to stand on the fender and pee on the starter motor while the other guard turned the key. The peerer went into convulsions. The Americans told the guards they had never seen that happen before. That had to hurt.

It is good to see that there are more than just Americans trying to get their 15 minutes of fame. Some charity will see this story and not only will the older son get a replacement, but the younger one will get one also so they both feel equal. The father will go to jail for abuse because he favored the older son. They will sell the rights to their story for 15% profit and be rich.

-Val

I wouldn't be at all surprised if Nintendo would be willing to replace it. They have a very good reputation for customer service.