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gaming platform

American  
[gay-ming plat-fawrm] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ ˌplæt fɔrm /

noun

Digital Technology, Games.
  1. a computer system specially made for playing video games; a console.

    The new gaming platforms have much better graphics resolution than previous generation consoles.

  2. 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


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Other tech companies such as gaming platform Roblox, Google-owned YouTube and Facebook parent company Meta have also faced lawsuits over safety and mental health issues.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

Russia has lifted its ban on the popular gaming platform Roblox, after tens of thousands of children and parents sent letters complaining about the measure.

From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026

Roblox stock was down 24% in premarket trading after the online gaming platform that is popular with children posted results following Thursday’s closing bell.

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

Roblox is the most popular gaming platform in the UK among eight to 12-year-olds.

From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026

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