gaming platform
Americannoun
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a computer system specially made for playing video games; a console.
The new gaming platforms have much better graphics resolution than previous generation consoles.
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a proprietary family of video game consoles.
The game will be simultaneously released on the Playstation and Xbox gaming platforms.
Etymology
Origin of gaming platform
First recorded in 2000–05
Example Sentences
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Child safety advocates say the massively popular gaming platform Roblox could be bad for kids.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Roblox stock was down 25% in premarket trading following results after the Thursday bell from the online gaming platform that is popular with children.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The gaming platform said that the move would be worthwhile over the long haul.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
The pad is designed to only work with devices running Valve's PC gaming platform Steam and is not compatible with consoles.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Creating slop requires little effort but generates clicks and revenue by gaming platform algorithms.
From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025
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