Console
- Alternatively referred to as a terminal, a console is a basic computer or monitor and keyboard that is connected to another computer, server, or a mainframe over a network and is used to maintain or monitor the status of the network or computer.
- A term used to describe a gaming box or device that is solely designed to play games. An example of a console is the Microsoft X-box.
- In games and some programs the console is a feature that allows advanced users or developers access to special features and an area to issue commands. If available, the console is usually accessed by pressing the tilde key while the game or program is running.
Also see: Terminal