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Cartridge (electronics)

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Game cartridge for the VIC 20 home computer

A cartridge means an object that adds different functions or content to an electronic device (like a video game cartridge), or that refills something the device needs (like an ink cartridge for a printer).

Video game cartridges are a simple way to play a game. The cartridge slides into the console and the console starts running the game.

A cassette is a small cartridge. The words have similar meanings.