closed platform

English

Noun

closed platform (plural closed platforms)

  1. (computing) A computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.
    • 2016 April 18, VIAR, “Standardization Could Be A Major Problem For Virtual Reality”, in Medium‎[1], archived from the original on 24 September 2026:
      PlayStationVR is a closed platform for the PlayStation console.
    • 2026 May 4, Richard Leadbetter, “PlayStation 5 Linux Tested: Steam PC vs Native PS5 Games”, in Digital Foundry‎[2], archived from the original on 4 October 2026:
      Last week, Linux launched on PlayStation 5, bringing with it the wealth of opportunities afforded by an open operating system running on a closed platform.
    • 2026 June 23 (last accessed), “Install platform modules and packages”, in Unity Game Engine‎[3], archived from the original on 3 September 2026:
      The Platform Toolkit package supports the following closed platforms:
      PlayStation®4 and PlayStation®5
      Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
      Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch™ 2

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