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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Sadmir, for example, spent much of his time on the gaming platform Steam, as well as YouTube.
From BBC
When her daughter signed up for the gaming platform last year at 12 years old, the woman thought Roblox was safe because it was marketed for children and as educational, according to the lawsuit filed in a Los Angeles County Superior Court.
From Los Angeles Times
Roblox has denied the claims, which it said are based on "misrepresentations" of its online gaming platform.
From BBC
Creating slop requires little effort but generates clicks and revenue by gaming platform algorithms.
From Barron's
In a move seemingly to avoid being included in the ban, gaming platform Roblox this week announced that children under 16 would be unable to chat to adult strangers.
From BBC
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