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

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Valve, the company behind PC gaming platform Steam, has revealed a new console to rival Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

Mr Gondal added that the algorithm of these bots are designed to favour the gaming platform, ensuring it almost always emerges as the final winner.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025