Type of videogame console that has games and controller built-in, that is then connected to a TV. The controller parts get pretty wild. They're cheap!

You can categorise them as a few different types:

• Pre-cartridge game consoles. Some are dedicated to one game, some contain multiple.
• Famiclones or other SOC consoles, often in a rip-off controller shell. Usually have heaps of games, generally NES games including hacks, and sometimes a few original ones.
• Licenced ones. Will usually have about five original games, often takes on classic arcade games. Have the best shell designs.
• Fancy mini-consoles by Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Neo-Geo, Taito etc., based on old hardware running games via emulation.

• Dedicated console
• Plug & Play TV Games Wiki