Game consoles in classrooms?

In his blog, EdTe.ch, Tom Barrett write about his experience of using game consoles in the classroom.

 He believes that the console should have a well deserved place in the primary classroom as a media platform. He acknowledges that it is what you do with that engaged group of children that counts.   Check out the images.

Image via Wikipedia

I can see the potential for Consoles in Classrooms, especially after examining what the students

were able to  achieve using Endless Ocean.

What do you think?