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gaming platform

American  
[gey-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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The gaming platform has fizzled 40% over the last three months, which I think presents an opportunity.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

Roblox has denied the claims, which it said are based on "misrepresentations" of its online gaming platform.

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025

Creating slop requires little effort but generates clicks and revenue by gaming platform algorithms.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

The gaming platform rebuts claims it would intentionally risk the safety of its users.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025