Consoles would be great if they came with some kind of software programs and downloading services, and included things like monitor screens and input devices with keys on them, for typing and such. Maybe a smaller, single-handed input device off to one side that rolled around and facilitated far more accurate, wireless pin-pointing of system and game features.
Didn't you hear? Consoles won the war. You're a second class citizen now.
Nintendo is actually trying with some success to ween people off physical media. They are offering all new games in the e-store before bricks & mortar.