GAME CONSOLES

GAME CONSOLES

A game console is a mobile computing device designed for single-player or multiplayer vid< games (Figure 1-22). Standard game consoles -a handheld controller(s) as an input device(s); a] television screen as an output device; and hard disks, CDs, DVDs, and/or memory cards for age. Weighing on average between two and pounds, the compact size of game consoles L_ them easy to use at home, in the car, in a hotel, any location that has an electrical outlet. Three' popular models are Microsoft's Xbox 360, Nintendo's Wii, and Sony's PlayStation 3.
A handheld game console is small enough to fit in one hand, making it more portable than standard game console. With the handheld game console, the controls, screen, and speakers are built into the device. Because of their reduced the screens are small — three to four inches. Sc~, models use cartridges to store games; others use miniature type of CD or DVD. Many handheld game consoles can communicate wirelessly with other similar consoles for multiplayer gaming. Two popular models are Nintendo DS Lite and Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP).
In addition to gaming, many console models allow users to listen to music, watch movies, and connect to the Internet. Game consoles can cost from a few hundred dollars to more than $500.