gaming device
[ˈɡeɪmɪŋ dɪˈvaɪs]
nounpl: gaming devices
dispositivo de jogos
1. An electronic apparatus or console designed for playing video games, gambling, or other games
The new gaming device has impressive graphics and processing power.
O novo dispositivo de jogos tem gráficos impressionantes e poder de processamento.
2. A portable or stationary machine used for recreational gaming purposes
She spent her birthday money on a gaming device.
Ela gastou seu dinheiro de aniversário em um dispositivo de jogos.
3. A machine, often in establishments, designed for gambling or wagering games
The casino updated its gaming devices last month.
O cassino atualizou seus dispositivos de jogos no mês passado.
In Brazil, 'videogame' (borrowed from English) is commonly used in everyday speech, while 'dispositivo de jogos' is more formal. Gaming culture is extremely popular among Brazilian youth. In the USA, gaming devices range from home consoles to mobile devices, and the industry is a multi-billion dollar market with significant cultural impact on entertainment and social interaction.
NYC Slang
gaming rig or gaming box
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