Man Takes Back His Xbox Hard Drive, Sparks Family Showdown

We’ve all been there – living with our parents and dealing with sibling rivalries. But what happens when you’re forced to give up your gaming time for your sister’s whims? One guy (23 M) found himself in this situation, and decided to take matters into his own hands. After being forced to hand over his Xbox to his sister (19) and her friends, he removed the hard drive, leaving the console useless for gaming. This bold move led to a massive family showdown!

Back at Home with Parents

Xbox Nights with Friends

Sister’s Frequent Demands

Enough is Enough!

Dad’s Favoritism

Taking a Stand

Dad’s Furious Response

Playing His Game ️

Dad’s Reaction

The Big Fight

Years of Frustration

Second Thoughts?

A Family Feud Over Gaming Rights

After years of dealing with his sister’s demands and his father’s favoritism, this guy finally had enough. He took back control of his gaming life by removing the hard drive from the Xbox, causing a massive family fight. While he wonders if his actions were immature, it’s clear that the frustration had been building up for years. So, was he in the right, or did he take it too far? Let’s see what the internet has to say about this intense family showdown!

NTA for removing hard drive, dad is an AH for favoritism.

NTA. Xbox was a gift, not his. Call out dad’s favoritism

Petty but satisfying revenge on entitled sister. NTA.

NTA for taking back Xbox hard drive, but family drama continues

NTA. Family drama over Xbox hard drive. Self-advocacy wins

Commenter defends OP and criticizes parents for pandemic recklessness.

NTA takes back Xbox hard drive, sister’s friends violate lockdown

Sister’s a boat-rocker and dad’s controlling, but OP’s NTA ‍♀️

Sibling rivalry and parental favoritism ignite a family feud

Standing up for your property rights as an adult.

Dad and sister got what they deserved

Victory for the gamer: Man takes back Xbox hard drive

Family conflict over Xbox hard drive exposes deeper issues ‍♂️

Gifts come with no strings attached. NTA for keeping HD

Dad learns ownership lesson in Xbox showdown

Adults have property rights. NTA.

Sibling rivalry over Xbox sparks family showdown. NTA or ESH?

Addressing favoritism with dad may help, NTA

Toxic favoritism and pandemic visits lead to justified reaction

Redditor advises to set clear boundaries with family members

Gifts with conditions aren’t gifts. NTA stands firm.

NTA takes back Xbox hard drive, family showdown ensues

Parents taking back gifts is unfair and disrespectful. NTA.

NTA. Taking back a gift after 7 years? Sister’s fault

Taking back Xbox hard drive sparks family showdown. NTA.

Sibling rivalry over gaming laptop sparks family feud

Sibling rivalry over Xbox hard drive sparks parenting debate.

Son stands up to entitled dad over Xbox hard drive

Asserting ownership and receipts; hide it if they mess with you

Sibling rivalry over gaming console, NTA wins with frustration.

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s situation and offers support.

Sibling rivalry taken to the extreme

Family feud over Xbox hard drive, NTA wins with maturity

Standing up for yourself against family

Sibling rivalry and toxic parenting

Taking back his hard drive was r/maliciouscompliance. NTA

NTA suggests buying own console, sparks no drama

Stand up for yourself and hide your equipment

NTA takes back Xbox hard drive, parents enable sister, family showdown

Get your own Xbox and return the gift. NTA

Commenter advises to move out due to family’s behavior.

Asserting ownership and legal rights over Xbox sparks family feud

Commenter supports man standing up to unfair family treatment.

Man rightfully takes back Xbox hard drive from entitled sisters

Social distancing ignored at sister’s multi-person parties

Empowering response to standing up for oneself and family dynamics.

COVID rules broken, Xbox returned, family feud ignited

Family feud over Xbox hard drive ownership

Christmas gift drama: Son takes back Xbox hard drive. NTA wins.

Sister’s behavior is embarrassing, commenter not the a**hole.

Commenter questions host’s social responsibility during pandemic.

Gamer son wins, dad loses. NTA sparks family showdown

Standing up to emotionally abusive parents over Xbox hard drive

Malicious compliance sparks family showdown over Xbox hard drive

NTA. Family feud over Xbox hard drive and quarantine parties

NTA sticks it to the man in Xbox showdown

Supportive comment offers resources for dealing with family favoritism.

Dad gave it to him, so NTA. Petty but justified. ‍♂️

Sibling rivalry over Xbox hard drive leads to justified actions

Family feud over Xbox hard drive ownership

NTA comment suggests family drama and desire for independence.

NTA seeks counseling with father after Xbox argument escalates.

Respect the tactics , not worth reasoning with unreasonable people.

Gift is a gift, not family property. NTA

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s family situation, calls out sister and parents