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consolelike en · ADJ

Etymology

From console + -like.

Meanings

1. Resembling or characteristic of a console, especially a computer or video game console.
   • The "Trap Team" starter kit comes with the game software, two Skylanders creatures, two traps and a redesigned "Portal of Power," which plugs into your game console. (There's also a version for tablets that has all those features, as well as a nifty consolelike controller.) When you place a Skylander on the portal, it appears onscreen and you can take control of it. 2014 October 13, Lou Kesten, “Video game review: New 'Skylanders' delights and frustrates”, in Worcester Telegram:
   • The added portability — and the consolelike experience the Backbone provides when paired with a good game — have turned gaming on my iPhone into a first-class experience that can follow me nearly anywhere. 2022 October 20, Jordan McMahon, “This Mobile Controller Made My Phone My Favorite Portable Console”, in New York Magazine:

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