Game consoles are electronic devices used exclusively for playing games on a personal computer/television or on coin operated machines that are installed in public business places. They control the video display signal of a television or monitor to display a game. Players can interact with the game via controllers like joysticks or game pads. Audio and video are received separately. Some Game Consoles are Nintendo GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, Sony Playstation etc. They are a very popular form of entertainment.

Generally the game consoles contain the following elements. (1) Video controllers that allow for information input and interaction (2) Game media that contain the game consoles programs (3) Power supply to convert AC to DC at required voltages (4) Console or core unit that is a hub into which display device, controllers and game media connect.

Game Consoles that are light weight and portable and used for the same purpose are called as hand held game consoles. In these, the controls, screen and speakers are all part of a single unit, unlike the ordinary game consoles.