Video games are a classification of entertainment that involves interactivity with a device that provides visual interfaces and feedback via a video monitor of some kind. In general terms this can mean any game that has a display device which can be a computer monitor, a television screen, or a dedicated video display that is built into a gaming unit.

When video gaming was first introduced into the marketplace, the term “video” referred rather specifically to what was known as a raster display device. However, today the term “video game” simply means any kind of video display that is able to interact with the software games and correctly display the functions of the game.

There are several types of electric gaming systems that are widely available on the market and which are designed only for the purpose of running video games. These various systems are considered separate platforms and three of the best selling platforms are the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo brands.

These dedicated game platforms usually are attached to a standard television set which becomes the screen for the games. There are also handheld versions of some of these gaming platforms and these units will have a small video screen built into the unit. Some of these games will also run on a Pocket PC device which is another good option for portability and convenience.

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