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A handheld video game device E.g. PSP, DS

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I know you specified for a video game device, but 携帯【けいたい】 actually means "portable" or "handheld". It's just that in this era of technology, it's become synonymous with "cell phone". Some examples:

  • 携帯型【けいたいがた】　→　portable (style)
  • 携帯品【けいたいひん】　→　hand baggage
  • 携帯【けいたい】カメラ　　→　hand camera
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「ポータブル」(because... 'PSP' = 'Play Station Portable')

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