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yes, but the comparison doesn't go the other way: a game console isn't a general purpose device, nor as important of a utility for the average person as a moder

yes, but the comparison doesn't go the other way: a game console isn't a general purpose device, nor as important of a utility for the average person as a modern smartphone is.

manicdee 6y ago
The only reason for that is that console makers haven't pushed into those personal utility applications.
pjmlp 6y ago
Sure it is, I can run Skype and Web applications on the XBox, alongside plenty of other stuff on the store.