Hey Semi fingers,

That's a tough transition - giving up the exciting addictive world of gaming in order to immerse one's self in the often frustrating grind of learning beginner level guitar. I faced the same dilemma and just couldn't deal with the constant temptation, so ended up selling the game consoles just so I could concentrate on guitar. You might consider doing the same. Or, at least box up the console(s) so it's not so easy to plop down and start playing your favorite game for "just a few minutes".

Good news is that GT's beginner courses are excellent and the forum is a great place to obtain help and suggestions. Good luck!