My dad just picked up his first XBox this weekend while we were up visiting my parents.  He's been thinking of getting one for a long time and finally made the purchase.  I think it's pretty cool because he's 60 years old and plays video games.  A lot of guys his age (e.g. Nikki's dad and step-dad) either don't have any interest in video games or are clueless when you put a controller in their hands.  I remember back when I had an NES he got hooked on the original Legend of Zelda and completed it on his own.  He pretty much sticks to the sports genre, and this weekend we played a lot of Forza and NHL 06 together.  I can't imagine that he'd have much luck with Halo 2, as FPS games require a bit of independence among your hands and fingers - which is something he has a little trouble with.  I think he could get the hang of it if he had time to play though.