Simplicity is achieved in part through the use of game cartridges or other simplified ways of distribution, easing the effort of launching a game. Video game consoles are a specialized form of a home computer geared towards video game playing, designed with affordability and accessibility to the general public in mind, but lacking in raw computing power and customization. Hybrid consoles combine elements of both home and handheld consoles.
These may be home consoles which are generally placed in a permanent location connected to a television or other display device and controlled with a separate game controller, or handheld consoles that include their own display unit and controller functions built into the unit and can be played anywhere. A video game console is an electronic device that outputs a video signal or image to display a video game that can be played with a game controller.
