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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"An honest answer is: if it was opt-in, nobody would opt-in," Twitch's chief product officer Mike Minton said Wednesday during a live chat on the hugely popular gaming platform after the announcement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
Roblox stock was down 25% in premarket trading following results after the Thursday bell from the online gaming platform that is popular with children.
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
The victim's mother said she wanted to warn other parents about the dangers of their children using the gaming platform.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
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