Major platforms for enjoying games including PC, console, and mobile.
Overview
Gaming Platforms
Gaming platforms refer to the hardware and software environments for playing video games. Major categories include PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, etc.), home consoles (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), and mobile (iOS/Android). Each platform has its own ecosystem, exclusive titles, and user base, playing an important role in the development of the gaming industry.
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| code | slug | name | description | category | monthlyActiveUsers | operator | releaseDate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC-01 | steam | Steam | The world's largest PC gaming platform operated by Valve. | PC Platform | 132-147 million | Valve Corporation | |
| PC-02 | epic-games-store | Epic Games Store | A PC gaming platform operated by Epic Games, featuring weekly free games. | PC Platform | 67.2 million | Epic Games | |
| PC-03 | ea-app | EA app | A platform for distributing Electronic Arts games. | PC Platform | Electronic Arts | ||
| PC-04 | battle-net | Battle.net | A platform for distributing Blizzard and Activision games. | PC Platform | Blizzard Entertainment / Activision | ||
| PC-05 | ubisoft-connect | Ubisoft Connect | A platform for distributing Ubisoft games. | PC Platform | Ubisoft | ||
| CON-01 | playstation-5 | PlayStation 5 | Sony Interactive Entertainment's next-generation gaming console. | Home Console | Sony Interactive Entertainment | 2020-11-12 | |
| CON-02 | xbox-series-xs | Xbox Series X|S | Microsoft's next-generation gaming consoles, available as Xbox Series X and Series S. | Home Console | Microsoft | 2020-11-10 | |
| CON-03 | nintendo-switch-2 | Nintendo Switch 2 | Nintendo's next-generation hybrid gaming console. | Home Console | Nintendo | 2025-06-05 | |
| MOB-01 | ios-app-store | iOS / App Store | A gaming platform for Apple iOS devices. | Mobile Platform | Apple Inc. | ||
| MOB-02 | android-google-play | Android / Google Play | A gaming platform for Google Android devices. | Mobile Platform | Google LLC | ||
| CLD-01 | xbox-cloud-gaming | Xbox Cloud Gaming | Microsoft's cloud gaming service. | Cloud Gaming | Microsoft | ||
| CLD-02 | nvidia-geforce-now | NVIDIA GeForce NOW | NVIDIA's cloud gaming service. | Cloud Gaming | NVIDIA |
- Steam official
- Epic Games Store official
- PlayStation official
- Xbox official
- Nintendo official
- Apple App Store official
- Google Play official