Step2: Video Center
I bought this for the storage but.......
The reason I bought this video center was for the storage. I wanted my kids to be able to easily access their games, movies, and game consoles/controllers. I was very disappointed to find that this system will do none of the above. First, the compartments in the front that are meant to hold CDs, DVDs and games are too small to hold any. In the picture, the CDs and movies are stacked horizontally which allows a lot of storage but in reality, you have to stack them vertically and can only put five or six in each compartment. Second, the two drawers that are suppose to store your consoles, etc. are not functional. The first drawer does not slide in and out easily at all. When you pull it out you have to lift it up and then pull and then it just tips forward spilling out anything that is on the shelf. The bottom shelf just lies on the floor and is barely deep enough to hold controllers...controllers that have the cords wrapped around them won't fit. My children have a PS2 and a Gamecube which is a big reason why I wanted this because I wanted them to be able to safely keep both in an accessible place. The Gamecube doesn't fit in either drawer. Needless to say I am disappointed but I will say a few positive things just to clear my conscience. My children have a 20\\" TV which fits nicely and I did like the slot made for the wires to thread from the drawers to the top. The video center does \\"look\\" nice especially when used with the video chairs I purchased last year (very happy with those!) and the most important thing, my children like it. But, for all those looking at this for their older children, try other options first.