Video Game Consoles
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- Hand Held Video Games
- History of Portable Video Games
- History of Video Games Systems
- History of Video Games Timeline
- How Do I Download Games on My PSP for Free
- How Do I Put Videos on My PSP
- How Does a Nintendo DS Work
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- How to Get Xbox Live without a Credit Card
- How to Hook Up Xbox Live
- How to Play Wii Games
- How to Turn My Nintendo DS into an IPod
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- Play 80s Retro Arcade Games
- Play Classic Sega Games
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- PlayStation 3 Games
- PlayStation 3 vs. Xbox 360
- PlayStation Portable
- Plug and Play Video Games
- PS3 Internet Browsing Problems
- PS3 Slim Backwards Compatible
- PS3 Slim Comparison
- PS3 Themes
- PS3 Troubleshooting
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Early video game consoles were simple computers that were capable of only limited graphics and sounds. Modern video game consoles are dedicated gaming machines with enough processing power to run a factory.
What Is a Console?
Video game consoles are generally described as dedicated machines that are designed to play video games. While you can certainly play games on your cell phone, they usually aren't considered a gaming console. The PC and Mac computers are also a separate category from video game consoles.
The term video gaming console is most frequently used in reference to home-based gaming systems such as the Sony PlayStation or Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), while handheld gaming systems are usually called "handhelds". For the purposes of this category, we use the term to include both handheld and home systems.
A few examples of video game consoles from past and present:
- 3DO
- Atari 5600
- Game Boy
- GameCube
- Neo-Geo
- Nintendo 64 (N64)
- Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
- Phillips CD-I
- Sega Game Gear
- Sega Genesis
- Sega Saturn
- Sony PlayStation
- Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
- Xbox
Video Game Console Category
The video game consoles category at LoveToKnow Video Games features articles and information on many video gaming platforms, including cell phones, computers, and dedicated gaming hardware both past and present. We even go so far as to allude to the future, so be sure to check out the articles below for a taste of video gaming heaven!Have something to add? Feel free to share your thoughts regarding your favorite games or tips for choosing the best video game console by leaving a comment at the bottom of any article.
