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Electronic video game systems, either in dedicated console or portable handheld form, offer interactive entertainment for all ages. Whether you choose to fight dragons or play football with your favorite team, video games offer endless worlds of virtual realities.
1. Console games: Stationary dedicated console game devices that require additional hardware such as controllers and an external video screen as well as a game cartridge. Systems with online games also require internet access.
Console video game devices:
Sony Playstation
Sony Playstation II
Sony Playstation III
Microsoft Xbox
Microsoft Xbox 360
Nintendo Gamecube
Sega Genesis
Nintendo Wii
2. Handheld games: Video game consoles small enough to hold in your hand. The screen, controller, and console are included in one unit which accepts interchangeable game cartridges.
Portable video game devices:
Sony Playstation Portable
Nintendo DS and DS Lite
Nintendo Gameboy
3. Computer games: PC and MAC games are software played on a personal computer. Online games require internet access
For the home gamer, stationary dedicated console video game systems offer powerful gaming capabilities compared to handheld systems. Some console systems have other benefits also, such as the ability to play DVDs and multimedia files from your computer. Popular console units include Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii.
Console systems typically consist of a core unit which contains a cpu and ram, a video display such as a tv or monitor, handheld controller input devices and an electric power supply. Game media such as cartridges or DVDs contain the software which runs on the unit. Online games also require internet access.
Lightweight and tiny, handheld video game systems are portable interactive entertainment you can carry with you everywhere. Self contained handheld video games have all the features of console video games in one small unit, requiring only additional batteries and interchangeable game cartridges. Popular handhelds include Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and Playstation Portable units.
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