video game consoles
TV gaming machines
Video game consoles are specialized electronic devices designed primarily to play video games on a television or monitor.
Unlike personal computers, which serve many purposes, consoles are built around gaming as their core function, though modern ones also stream video and run apps.
Major console manufacturers include Sony (PlayStation), Microsoft (Xbox), and Nintendo (Switch).
The term distinguishes these dedicated machines from handheld gaming devices, arcade cabinets, and gaming PCs.
I grew up with a Super Nintendo, but my kids only know the latest consoles.
- joystickTilting lever for control
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- controllerDevice directing a system
- game cartridgePortable console software housing
- memory cardPortable digital data chip
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Individual-use computing devices
desktop computers · PC gaming · board games · tabletop games · laptops
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Leisure pursuits in nature
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Playthings made from lumber
dolls · building blocks · marbles · jump ropes · playground equipment
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