# video game accessory

> type of accessory

**Wikidata**: [Q7927908](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7927908)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_game_accessory)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/video-game-accessory

## Summary
A video game accessory is a type of peripheral or add-on device designed to be used with video game consoles or computers to enhance gameplay or provide additional functionality. These accessories can range from input devices like controllers to storage units, specialized peripherals, and add-ons that expand the core system's capabilities.

## Key Facts
- Classified as a type of accessory.
- Aliases include console game accessory, computer game accessory, PC game accessory, video game add-on, and console game add-on.
- It is a subclass of computer hardware, video games, and consoles and accessories.
- Examples include video game controllers, game backup devices, and various console-specific add-ons like the Game Boy Camera or Wii Speak.
- The entity has a Wikipedia presence with the title "Video game accessory" and is available in multiple languages (en, id, ko, no).
- Identified by GS1 GPC codes 65010100 and 10005763.
- Has a Freebase ID of /m/07v7b8 and a Quora topic "Video-Game-Accessories".
- The YSO ID is 3702, associated with terms like 'lisälaitteet', 'tilläggsanordningar', and 'accessories (devices)'.

## FAQs
### Q: What is a video game accessory?
A: A video game accessory is a type of peripheral or add-on device designed to be used with video game consoles or computers. Its primary purpose is to enhance the gaming experience, provide additional control options, or expand the functionality of the base gaming system.

### Q: What are some examples of video game accessories?
A: Examples include video game controllers, game backup devices, memory cards like the Controller Pak, and console-specific add-ons such as the Game Boy Camera, Wii Speak, or the PlayStation Camera. Other examples include expansion bays, link cables, and specialized peripherals like multitaps.

### Q: What categories do video game accessories fall under?
A: Video game accessories are broadly classified as a subclass of computer hardware, video games, and consoles and accessories. They are also known by various aliases such as console game accessory, computer game accessory, and video game add-on.

## Why It Matters
Video game accessories are crucial to the evolution and diversity of the gaming experience. They extend the capabilities of core gaming systems, allowing for new forms of interaction, enhanced immersion, and specialized gameplay. From fundamental input devices like controllers that translate player actions into in-game commands, to advanced peripherals such as motion sensors, cameras, and virtual reality headsets, accessories continually push the boundaries of what is possible in gaming. They enable multiplayer experiences, provide additional storage, facilitate communication among players, and even introduce entirely new game genres or playstyles. Without accessories, many iconic gaming experiences would not exist, and the industry's innovation would be significantly limited, making them indispensable components of the video game ecosystem.

## Notable For
- **Expanding Gameplay Horizons:** Consistently introduces new ways to interact with games, from specialized controllers to motion-sensing devices and virtual reality peripherals.
- **Enhancing User Experience:** Provides functionalities like improved audio (headsets), additional storage (memory cards), or communication tools (microphones) that enrich the overall gaming session.
- **Driving Innovation in Gaming:** Often represents the cutting edge of gaming technology, enabling developers to create more immersive and complex game designs.
- **Broadening Accessibility:** Offers alternative input methods or specialized devices that can make gaming more accessible to a wider audience.

## Body
### Definition and Classification
A video game accessory is defined as a type of accessory. It is classified as a subclass of computer hardware, video games, and consoles and accessories. The entity is recognized by the YSO ID 3702, which includes terms like 'lisälaitteet', 'tilläggsanordningar', and 'accessories (devices)'.

### Naming and Identification
Common aliases for video game accessory include:
- console game accessory
- computer game accessory
- PC game accessory
- video game add-on
- console game add-on
- computer game add-on
- PC game add-on
- Videospielzubehör
- Computerspielaccessoire
- Videospielaccessoire

It is identified by GS1 GPC codes 65010100 and 10005763. The entity has a Freebase ID of /m/07v7b8 and is a topic on Quora as "Video-Game-Accessories". It also has a tag ID on gamesindustry.biz: topics/accessories.

### Examples of Video Game Accessories
The category encompasses a wide range of devices, including:
- **Input Devices:**
    - video game controller
    - R.O.B. (Nintendo Entertainment System accessory)
    - Wii Speak (microphone accessory for Nintendo's Wii)
    - PlayStation Camera (motion sensor and camera for PlayStation 4)
    - HD Camera (camera accessory for PlayStation 5)
    - Pulse 3D (wireless headset accessory for PlayStation 5)
    - PlayStation 2 Headset (USB-based headset for PlayStation 2)
- **Storage and Memory:**
    - Controller Pak (memory card for Nintendo 64)
    - PC-FX backup memory pack (auxiliary storage device for PC-FX games)
    - GameCube SD Card Adapter (Nintendo GameCube accessory)
- **Console Add-ons and Peripherals:**
    - PlayStation 2 Expansion Bay (3.5" drive bay)
    - Game Link Cable (type of video game accessory)
    - Game Boy Camera (Game Boy accessory)
    - game backup device
    - 64DD (Nintendo 64 add-on)
    - multitap (type of video game console peripheral)
    - Satellaview (add-on for Super Famicom)
    - Game Boy Player (Nintendo GameCube accessory)
    - GameKey (Expansion modules for plug-and-play TV consoles)
    - Super Game Boy (add-on for Super NES)
    - Atari Jaguar CD (peripheral for Atari Jaguar)
    - Super Game Boy 2 (add-on for Super NES)
    - Pokéwalker (video game accessory and pedometer)
    - Sega Dreamcast Jump Pack (video game controller)
    - Famicom 3D System (accessory for Nintendo Family Computer)
    - Super NES CD-ROM (unreleased peripheral for Super Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Famicom)
    - GameCube component cable (Enhanced cable for Nintendo GameCube)
- **Specific Console Accessory Collections:**
    - PlayStation 5 accessories
    - PlayStation 4 accessories

### Online Presence
The entity has a Wikipedia title "Video game accessory" and is present in multiple languages including English (en), Indonesian (id), Korean (ko), and Norwegian (no). It has a sitelink count of 4. The main category on Wikimedia Commons is "Video game accessories".

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## References

1. YSO-Wikidata mapping project