video entertainment system

Group of units (game console and visual display) that allows a person to control the action in a game displayed on a screen by means of a controller.

directional buttons

Buttons that are used to control the movement of objects or characters and enter various commands.

action buttons

Buttons used to perform various operations (grasp an object, jump, shoot, etc.).

joysticks

Analog devices that replace the directional buttons.

CD/DVD player

Device that uses a laser beam to read data written on a compact disc, game disc or DVD.

controller

Game peripheral with buttons and joysticks that control movement, enter commands and perform operations.

memory card slots

Point where the memory card (used to save game data) is inserted into the game console.

controller ports

Point where the controllers are connected to the game console.

game console

Personal computer used to play video games; it is directed by a controller and plugs directly into the television.

reset button

Button used to reboot the game console in the event the system freezes.

eject button

Button that allows a player to retrieve a disc from the game console.

visual display

Surface on which the images appear.