Games - Video Game Console

Here you will learn some English words related to video game consoles such as "joystick", "gamepad", and "controller".

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joystick [noun]

an upright lever that can be moved in different directions to control an image or character in a video game

Ex: The arcade was filled with machines that had bright joysticks for players to use .

gamepad [noun]

a handheld input device used to control video games or other interactive media, typically featuring buttons, directional pads, analog sticks, and other controls that allow players to interact with the game and manipulate on-screen objects or characters

Ex: The game feels much smoother when I use a gamepad , especially during intense action scenes .

controller [noun]

a handheld electronic device used to operate or interact with a video game system

Ex: She customized her controller for better grip .

directional pad [noun]

a set of arrow-shaped buttons on a controller used to navigate in video games or other electronic devices

Ex: The controller has a responsive directional pad , making it easier to navigate the menu .

analog stick [noun]

a thumb-operated input device on modern gaming controllers that provides variable and precise movement in multiple directions

Ex: I prefer using the analog stick for movement rather than the directional pad .

paddle [noun]

a handheld input device used in gaming to control movement or perform specific actions in games

video game console [noun]

an electronic device on which video games can be played

Ex: The video game console came with two controllers and a free game .

microconsole [noun]

a small, specialized gaming device designed to play digital games, often with access to online gaming services

Ex: Since microconsoles rely on streaming and downloads , you wo n’t need to worry about physical discs cluttering your space .

handheld game console [noun]

a portable electronic device designed for playing video games on the go, typically equipped with a screen and gaming controls integrated into the device

Ex: She took her handheld game console to the park and played for hours .

Xbox [noun]

a line of video game consoles developed and produced by Microsoft, known for its advanced gaming capabilities and a vast library of games

Ex: She loves playing adventure games on her Xbox after school .

GunCon [noun]

a light gun controller designed for use with certain video game consoles, such as the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, to enhance shooting and target-based gameplay

Ex: I used the GunCon to play Time Crisis on my PlayStation , and it felt like being in an arcade .

expandable storage [noun]

the capability of increasing the storage capacity of a device, such as a gaming console or smartphone, by adding external storage devices such as memory cards or external hard drives

Ex: The game is too big to fit on my phone , but with expandable storage , I can store it on an SD card .

PlayStation [noun]

a popular brand of video game consoles developed and manufactured by Sony Interactive Entertainment

Ex: The new PlayStation console has some incredible graphics , it ’s like playing in real life .

backward compatibility [noun]

the ability of a newer version of a video game console to play games designed for its previous model or generation

Ex: I was happy to find that the new software update added backward compatibility with older file formats .

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