console game
Television gaming software
A console game is a video game designed to be played on a dedicated gaming console—a device like a PlayStation, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch that connects to a television or monitor.
The term distinguishes these games from PC games, mobile games, or arcade games: Most major titles release as both console games and PC versions.
Leap-based video game
- shooterOne who fires weapons
- RPGExplosive launcher or fantasy genre
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- racingSpeed competition sport
sports · puzzle · adventure · survival · horror · stealth · sandbox · simulation
Device directing a system
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- discFlat circular object
- joystickTilting lever for control
- memory cardPortable digital data chip
gamepad · thumbstick · trigger · rumble pack · analog stick · save file · expansion pack · light gun
Involving multiple participants
- single-playerFor one participant only
- split-screenTwo images shown simultaneously
- localOf this area
- onlineNetwork-connected state
campaign · story mode · checkpoint · save point · respawn · continue · difficulty · tutorial
Enclosed storage furniture
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- Pac-ManDot-consuming arcade icon
- Space InvadersClassic alien shooter arcade
Galaga · Donkey Kong · Frogger · shoot 'em up · pinball · marquee · insert coin · high score table
Professional video game competitions
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- trophyAward for winning
highscore · leaderboard · tournament · completionist · walkthrough · DLC · patch · update
platformer
Leap-based video game
- shooterOne who fires weapons
- RPGExplosive launcher or fantasy genre
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
racing · sports · puzzle · adventure · survival · horror · stealth · sandbox · simulation · beat 'em up
controller
Device directing a system
memory card · gamepad · thumbstick · trigger · rumble pack · analog stick · save file · expansion pack · light gun · motion controller
multiplayer
Involving multiple participants
- single-playerFor one participant only
- split-screenTwo images shown simultaneously
- localOf this area
online · campaign · story mode · checkpoint · save point · respawn · continue · difficulty · tutorial · loading screen
cabinet
Enclosed storage furniture
- coin-opRequires inserted currency
- quartersAssigned living accommodations
- Pac-ManDot-consuming arcade icon
Space Invaders · Galaga · Donkey Kong · Frogger · shoot 'em up · pinball · marquee · insert coin · high score table · button mashing
esports
Professional video game competitions
- speedrunOptimized rapid game completion
- streamingReal-time digital delivery
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
trophy · highscore · leaderboard · tournament · completionist · walkthrough · DLC · patch · update · preorder
leisure
Free time for relaxation
- pastimeRecreational pursuit
- funAmusement or pleasure
- recreationRefreshment through leisure
hobby · amusement · weekend · binge · marathon · nostalgia · classic · retro · remaster · franchise
- game typesmultiplayer, single player, tournament, championship, ranked match
- Wrestling GamesWWE, WWF, WWE Raw, wrestling ring, wrestlers
console gamePC game
Desktop digital entertainment
mobile game · handheld game · arcade game · browser game · computer game
console gameboard game
Marked-surface group entertainment
card game · tabletop game · outdoor game · dice game · tabletop RPG
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