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It should be noted only Nintendo's overseas branches are using the "home console" moniker.

Nintendo's Japan PR and site, which is basically the "source" does not use that term for the system, it's simply a "game system". 

Likely they are using that term to insulate 3DS sales, in Japan it's not really as necessary since the 3DS sells well there no matter what, but sales have been more up and down in the West.