Video Games

Video games are like "outside" games but on a TV, console, or phone. They are played by almost every child in the US. There are very popular games, like Fortnite, Rocket League, Roblox, and many more. I am not promoting anything, I am just trying to inform.

Platforms

There are many "platforms", but what exactly are they? Platforms are the type of devices you are playing a game on. For instance, somebody asks, "Hey Ricky, what platform are you on?" I could reply platform 9 3/4, but, assuming they mean video games, you should say that you are playing on your PC. There are many "platforms" out there, like "PS4", or "Xbox", but you could just be playing on your phone.

Mobile Games

There are more games than you could imagine. A lot of those are played on a phone or tablet. A mobile game is a game that was programmed to be operated by touch and sized smaller. There are "universal games*", which are games that can be played on any platform, including mobile. Other times, there are similar versions of a game built just for mobile, like "Rocket League SideSwipe". This is because phones are not capable of playing very large, 3D games, for they do not have enough storage or operating power. There are console games, an alternative to mobile.

*I made that term up

Console Games

Console games are just games played on a console. These have a lot more storage than mobile, but commonly immobile. That means, you may have 300GB, but is very heavy and needs a TV to work. But, with that 300 GB, you could play a lot more games and have a lot higher quality. But, what is a game without a controller?

Controllers

Controllers are devices that connect to consoles and PCs to send input to the device. Controllers make gaming possible on consoles and make playing easier on PC. There are specific controllers for each console, but most all pair with a PC. Some controllers are more expensive than others. But, what is a controller-console combo without a game?

Games

You will need games to play on console and PC. Games come in a few forms, download, card, and disk. On a Switch, they come in a game card or download form. But, on Xbox, they come in disk or download. Almost all devices have download options, but external games only work with the optimized device. For instance, a PS4 disk would not work with an Xbox, neither would a Switch game work on a PS4.

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