Is a video game system like a computer?

Answer 1

yes computers are machines that carry out commands given by its user based on its capabilities look at the controller of a game system like a mouse on a computer when you click the mouse its like pressing a button.

A2

Yes all modern Video Games have computers at their core. It is easier to develop and change programs and games using a digital platform.

Early games, like 'PONG', were made from electronic logic gates and could only do that game. Not programable, so did not fall into the category of 'Computer'.