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gaming platform

American

[gey-ming plat-fawrm] / ˈgeɪ mɪŋ ˌplæt fɔrm /

noun

Digital Technology, Games.

a computer system specially made for playing video games; a console.

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

Sadmir, for example, spent much of his time on the gaming platform Steam, as well as YouTube.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

Roblox says it will become the first large gaming platform to make facial age verification a requirement for accessing the chat features.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

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