The term 'Early Game Console' refers to the first generation of video game consoles, which were released in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The most popular of these was the Atari, which was released in 1977 and featured a range of classic games such as Pong, Space Invaders, and Asteroids. The Atari was the first successful home video game console and paved the way for the modern gaming industry.