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games console

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noun

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

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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 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

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

From BBC • Oct. 15, 2025

A photo of the remnants of a TV and games console unit shown in the inquest revealed extensive damage.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

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