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- First console: Magnavox Odyssey, 1972
- Common uses: playing video games, recent models can also play CDs and DVDs
- Price range: $20-$500
- NES introduced: 1985
- PlayStation debuts: 1995
- Next-gen systems arrive: 2005
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Video game consoles are electronic devices devoted solely to playing of video games. Full consoles receive input through handheld controllers and connect to a television. Handheld consoles typically contain the viewing screen and controls in one smaller and lighter portable unit. For information comparing the most popular video game consoles, see our PS3 vs. Wii vs. Xbox360 page.
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History
The first electronic gaming consoles were developed in the 1950s, but the idea was initially believed to be unappealing. Two decades later, early models such as the Magnavox Odyssey, began to appear, with limited graphics and features. The technology has continued to evolve throughout the years, with upgrades in graphics, controllers, and the format of the games themselves.-
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Video Game Consoles Questions
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