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Another definition of "console" might be "specialized and/or custom hardware designed mostly for playing games" without regards to the software.


That definition also captures the Steam Deck. And I think it's fine. It exposes that "console" being separate from "general purpose computer" is either an anachronism or a marketing ploy.




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