How is programming for a game console different from programming for the PC?

Question

What programming languages are used? How come into the equation the specialized hardware in consoles? Do still programmers take account of specific hardware features in consoles like they did before the new wave of x86-CPU consoles, or now it's all the same for both platforms?

Answer 1

Most consoles have their own API's separate from the PCs implementation. The only ones that use the same API as the PC version is the Xbox consoles. They all rely on DirectX, just like for Windows.

Answer 2

Game console usually has its specific APIs that you can use in your program. In addition, there are usually more accessories and resources. Also the system could be different from the PC.