What is the world's first video game console?

The Magnavox Odyssey is considered the world's first video game console because it was the first commercially available gaming system designed specifically for home use. Released in 1972, it featured game cartridges and a dedicated console unit that allowed users to play various electronic games on their TV screens. Although the games were simple and the console lacked sound or color, the Magnavox Odyssey laid the foundation for future gaming consoles and paved the way for the immensely popular video game industry we know today.