ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Home video game console

A home video game console is like having a tiny arcade in your house that you can play whenever you want! It's a big box that connects to your TV and lets you play different games using different controllers.

When you turn on your console, it sends signals to your TV and starts up a menu where you can choose which game you want to play. Once you select your game, you can use your controller to move characters around the screen, jump, shoot, and other cool stuff depending on the game you're playing!

Some consoles come with built-in games, but you can also buy cartridges or discs with new games that you can add to your collection. With a video game console, you can have hours of fun playing by yourself or with friends and family!