What is a games console? A video game console, more commonly known as a video computer, is an electronic machine which outputs an image or video signal to a game controller so that the player can play a computer game by means of a game controller. The output from the game console will be a digital signal which can be decoded by the computer and then sent to a processing chip. From this electronic signal the computer can interpret the movements of the player which is displayed on the screen of the video game.

Gaming consoles come in many different forms and types. There are dedicated games consoles which are intended for use by an individual player. Examples of this would be the PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Wii gaming systems. There are also shared system consoles which are used by a group of members at the same time.

In the past there were only one or two manufacturers of these type of video game consoles but now many different manufacturers have entered into the market and competition has made the prices drop dramatically. There are many different types of games consoles available to the consumer today. Some of the most popular are the Xbox consoles, Sony PlayStation and Nintendo Wii gaming systems.

Nintendo’s latest system, the Nintendo Wii has taken gaming to a whole new level. Not only can it be used at home but also to play games outside. Games for the Wii include tennis, golf and bowling. The Nintendo 2DS, a handheld games console was designed especially for the younger child in mind. It includes a camera and other accessories that children find enjoyable.

Other types of game consoles available are the Play station Portable, Nintendo DSi XL. The Play station series started out as an entertainment system meant for children. A year later the line was changed to include more adult oriented features. The Nintendo DSi XL are the latest additions to this series of devices. They feature Wi-Fi connections that allow gamers to play against other people around the world.

One of the newest additions to the video game consoles is the Sony PlayStation Portable. The PSP features a media box, which is what allows it to be used like a computer. The PlayStation Portable costs about the same as the Xbox console but is much cheaper than the other two game consoles.