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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Nintendo's Switch 2, the world's fastest-selling games console, launched in June 2025 as the successor to the first Switch.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

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 • Nov. 11, 2025

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 • Nov. 11, 2025

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 • Sep. 10, 2025

Beaton visited the flat in Glenbervie Road on the afternoon of the killing and joined Regraig playing a games console.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2023

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