1. Play at Home
A GUIDE TO
CURRENT
GENERATION
CONSOLES

2. What is a console?
A console is a gaming device meant for use in a
private home. Consoles have been the most popular way to play games
for the last two decades. They usually consist of a disc-reading device
attached to a television with a hand-held input device or controller.

3. Released in Nov.
2006
Built-in motion
controls
Created with
the express
purpose of
widening the
number of people
who play games
Most popular of

4. Created by
the Microsoft
Corporation
Blu-Ray
compatible
Online play
and downloads
through xbox
live
The only
major console

5.  Produced by
the Sony
Corporation
Blu-Ray
compatible
Online play and
downloads
through
Playstation
Network
The least

6. Handhelds are what their name suggests:
gaming devices that can
fit into the palm of your
hand. Handhelds provide
a unique gaming
experience as they can go
pretty much anywhere
their user goes. In the
future, mobile devices
and tablets may
eventually blur the lines
between game systems
and pocket computers.

7. Dual screen
with touch
screen
capabilities and
microphone
Later
innovations
include a built-in
camera and 3D
output
Connects with

8. Emulates
console
Playstation
games
Greatest
graphical fidelity
of any handheld
available
Functions as a
multimedia
device, with