The document provides information about current gaming consoles and handheld devices. It discusses that consoles like the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 are devices connected to televisions that allow playing games from discs or downloads. The Nintendo Switch is the most popular and uses motion controls. The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 both have online networks for multiplayer and game/content downloads. Handheld devices like the Nintendo DS and PlayStation Vita allow mobile gaming on the go with touch screens and wireless connectivity between players even when inactive.

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. Built-in motion
controls
Created with the
express purpose of
widening the number
of people who play
games
Most popular of the
three current
consoles (via global
sales)

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

5.  Produced by the
Sony Corporation
Blu-Ray
compatible
Online play and
downloads through
Playstation Network
The least popular
of the three major
consoles (via global
sales)

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 other
players, even when
device is not active

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