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Definition: Portable video game system that integrates the processor, screen and controls in a single unit that is small enough to fit in and be played with wholly in ones hand.
Also Known As: Handhelds
Examples: The Game Boy and Nintendo DS are handheld gaming systems that you can take with you on the go, while the GameCube, PlayStation and Xbox are console systems you hook up to your TV at home.

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