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games console

British

noun

an electronic device used in playing computer games on the screen of a television to which it is connected

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The rules apply to any device on which a programme is viewed, including a TV, desktop or laptop computer, mobile phone, tablet, games console or set-top box.

From BBC

The company also put the increase down to higher sales of its PlayStation games console and a smaller-than-expected impact from US tariffs.

From Barron's

The company also put the improved forecasts down to higher expected sales of its PlayStation games console and a smaller-than-expected impact from US tariffs.

From Barron's

But you have to deal with Windows, which was hardly developed with a games console in mind.

From BBC

Jordan Moray, from Cwmbach, near Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf, was reported missing from his flat with his games console still running and mobile phone on charge in July 2019.

From BBC

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