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Definition: A home video game system that connects to a television and/or monitor and utilizes external controllers.
Also Known As: Consoles
Examples: The GameCube, PlayStation and Xbox are console systems you hook up to your TV at home while the Game Boy is a handheld you can take on the go.

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