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About video game consoles

Ever since machines like the Odyssey and Atari were released in the 1970s, children and adults alike have been taken with the energy, excitement, and dynamism of video games. Video game consoles have come a long way since those days, and today several systems have captured the hearts of avid gamers. 

Video consoles are generally systems connected to a display device, like a television, on which to broadcast the game. Gaming consoles differ from personal computers in that they typically have powerful, advanced graphics capabilities. Still, they are low on storage since the games are either accessed through a cartridge, disk, or digital distribution. 

Players use a video game controller to engage with the game using a system of arrows, triggers, and other buttons to move through the game. Some games can be enjoyed with another player in the same room using a different controller or with other players joining the game through Internet game rooms.

Among the different consoles available, some consoles are stationary and connected to a television. Hand-held gaming consoles are self-contained, portable systems that include the screen and controls in one device. Both types of gaming systems can generally play multiple games. When it comes to deciding which console is best for you, one thing to note is that certain games are only available for some systems. So, if there is a particular game that you really want to enjoy, make sure that you choose the appropriate console that supports this content.

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