Dear Xbox One,

It has been about 2 and a half years since you came into my life. I still remember opening the wrapping paper on Christmas morning and seeing you in your box. We played Assassins Creed Black Flag for the rest of break and stayed up late overnight together. We have been through a lot since then and I thought it was about time I addressed how thankful I am for you.

First off I’d like to thank you for always being there to play with me. No matter what time it is, you're always down to drive cars around an arena in Rocket League or even slaughtering zombies in Call of Duty. No one else is there 100 percent of the time and without you, I’d probably drive myself insane with boredom. People have told me that if I'm lonely, I should make new friends, but I say I already have you, so why waste the time?

I also need to apologize to you. Sometimes I get really busy. Whether it's with school or with friends, I have gone almost months at a time without playing you and I'm sorry for that. I know you probably get lonely. Just remember that I will always come back and play with you. It may be awhile but I will get bored, and eventually come back.

There's something we need to talk about, however. I have some bad habits. Procrastinating being a big one and you're kind of enabling me. Now I'm not blaming you for my procrastination but you're not doing anything to help me. I know you want to play with me as much as possible, but I have school and other responsibilities. It's not your fault but if you could just be less appealing to play. That might help me out.

After 2 and a half years we've spent a lot of time together, maybe too much time. However, I enjoyed at least half of every second of it. We've been through the good and the bad. Thanks again for always being there for me. I know I may not be the best friend, but I'm the only one you have.

Sincerely,

Alex Engel

P.S. Thanks for handling my abuse on your controllers. I promise I'll try to stop.