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by NooneAtAll3 222 days ago
> I don't really get why people are calling it a console. It is a PC to me

because "console" isn't what a product is (supply) - it is a name for product niche (demand)

when someone talks about buying a console, the expectations are 1)significantly cheaper than "usual" computer 2)most likely optimized for games (controller input, easy install) 3)expectation of using already existing TV as display

consoles weren't different from low-end pc all the way since x-box