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There are many different types of consoles and "platforms" (hardware) for playing video games. The simplest is a "personal computer game," which is a game that can be played on one's computer, without any special equipment. Most computers come with personal computer games like Solitaire and Minesweeper.

A "console game" is played by using a special piece of equipment. If the console is connected to one's television set at home, it is called a "video game console." These games are usually played by using a joystick to make the characters move.

If the console doesn't need to be connected to anything else, and the whole piece of equipment can be held in one's hand, it is called a [SK1] "hand-held game console." Hand-held game consoles are good to have when one is traveling and wants something to do to make the time pass more quickly.

Many video games are "arcade games" that are played in "arcades," or large rooms or buildings that are filled with many big machines that are used to play video games. Many people like to go to arcades, where they can put coins into the machines to play. The arcade games remember who had the highest "score" (number of points) so players can compete with each other over time.

Finally, "online games" and "mobile games" use different technology to play video games. An "online game" is played over the Internet, so that people in different places can play against each other. A "mobile game" is played by using a cell phone or a small hand-held computer, so that people can play anytime, anywhere.

[SK1]"Handheld" changed for consistency.