game console

[/ɡeɪm kənˈsoʊl/]
nounpl: game consoles
console de videogame
1. an electronic device designed primarily for playing video games, typically connected to a television or monitor
He bought a new game console to play the latest releases.
Ele comprou uma nova console de videogame para jogar os lançamentos mais recentes.
2. a dedicated gaming machine with built-in or cartridge-based games
The Nintendo Switch is a hybrid game console that works as both a home and portable device.
O Nintendo Switch é uma console de videogame híbrida que funciona tanto como dispositivo de casa quanto portátil.
In Brazil, gaming consoles have become increasingly popular with platforms like PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo dominating the market. The term 'videogame' is commonly used colloquially by Brazilians of all ages. In the USA, game consoles represent a major entertainment industry, with console releases often becoming cultural events. The terminology varies slightly between American English (game console) and European Portuguese (consola de jogos).
NYC Slang
gaming box, console, gaming machine
Synonyms / Sinônimos
gaming consolevideo game consolegaming deviceconsole

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
console de videogame
most common and standard term across Brazil
General Brazilian
videogame
informal and widely used shortened form
São Paulo
console de jogo
alternative formal usage
Portugal
consola de jogos
European Portuguese variant spelling and terminology

Related Words

controllerjoystickvideo gamegamingcartridgeconsole games

Related Idioms & Phrases

plug in a console
fire up the console
dust off the old console
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