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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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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 Switch 2 became the world's fastest-selling games console after launching to a fan frenzy last summer.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

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

The Nintendo Switch 2, a hybrid portable games console which also plugs into your TV, has sold more than 3.5 million units since its launch earlier this month.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2025

"These energy-saving plugs safely cut the power to all associated devices when the main one goes into standby mode - like the speakers, games console and anything else connected to your TV."

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2022

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