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.

gaming platform PC gaming console mobile gaming Steam PlayStation Xbox Nintendo iOS Android
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

Major platforms for enjoying games including PC, console, and mobile.