A video game console is an electronic device that outputs a video signal or image to display a video game that can be played with a game controller. These may be home consoles, which are generally placed in a … See more

Most consoles are considered programmable consoles and have the means for the player to switch between different games. Traditionally, this has been done by … See more

Console development kits
Console or game development kits are specialized hardware units that typically include the same components as the console and … See more

The first video game consoles were produced in the early 1970s. Ralph H. Baer devised the concept of playing simple, spot-based … See more

Console unit
Early console hardware was designed as customized printed circuit boards (PCB)s, selecting existing integrated circuit chips that performed … See more

Consoles, like most consumer electronic devices, have limited lifespans. There is great interest in preservation of older console hardware for … See more

Distribution
Consoles may be shipped in a variety of configurations, but typically will include one base configuration that include the console, one … See more