Video Game Consoles is a comprehensive guide to the history and evolution of home video game consoles. From the earliest consoles of the 1970s to the latest releases, this guide provides an in-depth look at the hardware, software, and games that have defined the gaming industry. Learn about
A video game console is an electronic device that outputs a video signal or image to display a video game that can typically be played with a game controller. These may be home consoles, which are generally placed in a permanent location connected to a television or other display devices and controlled with a separate game controller, or handheld consoles, which include their own display unit and controller functions built into the unit and which can be played anywhere. Hybrid consoles combine elements of both home and handheld consoles.