Game console - what is it?

Most gamers are already accustomed to the existence of a console in computer games and perceive it as given. However, they do not even think about what the console is all about, where it comes from in various projects and what is needed from the very beginning. Therefore, in this article, the game console will be explained in more detail - what is it and how to use it. Naturally, this is all theoretical knowledge, without which you can always do without. But it is always much more pleasant to know what exactly you use and for what purposes.

What is the console?

So, start with the simplest: console - what is it? This window is opened when you press a certain key or key combination. In it, you can enter text or a set of characters to get specific effects in the game itself. Most often the console is a narrow band that does not interfere with the gameplay itself and does not close the screen, but in some games it can be opened right away on the whole screen, as it contains a lot of information that you can use when using.

Well, now you at least know what the console looks like. What is it and how did it come about? These questions are answered further.

Tool for testing

No one ever thinks about where the console comes from in games. Everyone perceives it as given, but if you really think about it, serious questions can arise. Really, why do you need a console? What it is? Why gamers can use it?

In fact, in most cases, the console is a tool for testing the game, that is, it is intended for developers and testers. Sometimes during the creation of the game you need to check some features, but it is necessary to do it under certain conditions. And in order not to create such conditions every time, a console is added to the game. You write in it a specific command, thereby creating the conditions necessary for you, after which you freely test the objects you need. In most games, the console remains, and gamers can then use it. Many teams do not need them at all and can not be useful in the game, but some can still bring some benefits. Therefore, everyone should know how to open the console.

Opening and using the console

If you decide that you need commands that you can enter only in the console, then you immediately face the problem - where do you find it? In fact, everything is quite simple, because in most games it is called equally. How to open the console? To do this, you need to press the ~ key, which is popularly called "tilde". Somewhere in 75 percent of games the console, if it exists, is opened with this key. Next, you can enter in the opened field various characters, which eventually add up to the team.

When you press the Enter button, your request is processed, and the game changes depending on which team you have registered.

Concealed Console

In search of how to enter the necessary command, many gamers break the keyboards and smash computer desks. The consoles are far from always on the surface and in direct accessibility. First, they can be called by another key or even key combinations - here it happens at the request of the developer. However, in some cases, the developer disables the console by creating a competent config so that users can not use the debugging mode. Then you will have to apply the computer skills and independently make changes to the console file in such a way that it will work again. To do this often is not particularly difficult - you just need to find the config files among the game files, and in it to find the line that is responsible for activating the console. After that you can use it without any restrictions or any difficulties.

Teams and Cheats

If you are not already aware of: basically you enter commands into the console that allow you to open hidden features, perform micro-changes in the game itself. However, very often there are cases when the console is used for cheating - this is very unpleasant, because the developers clearly did not mean this mode as a way to achieve success by dishonest means. Although it is worth noting that in the old games, the developers even put their own codes for the console, which gamers could use. No one forces you to do this, so you can safely skip unnecessary cheats and codes. But everyone can use them, as they are "legalized" to some extent.

Another thing is when some gamers aim to stand out using various forbidden commands. Piracy today in games is so developed that did not leave unattended and the team in the console. However, those who wish to succeed unfairly, it is worth remembering one thing. Developers also show creativity. And cheaters simply do not get to the highscore tables. And if they do, then certainly with some shameful mark of cheating, informing everyone that this result the player has achieved not through his own efforts, but with the help of "left" teams.