video game console
/ˈvɪd.i.oʊ ˌɡeɪm ˈkɒn.soʊl/ · vid·e·o game con·sole
noun
- An electronic device designed primarily for playing video games, typically connected to a display and operated with handheld controllers. She bought the latest video game console to enjoy multiplayer battles with her friends.
- The overall system comprising the hardware, firmware, and associated accessories that enable interactive digital entertainment at home. The video game console ecosystem includes downloadable games, streaming services, and online leaderboards.
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Did you know? The first commercially successful video game console was the Magnavox Odyssey, released in 1972, predating the Atari 2600 by three years.