closed platform

noun

A computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.

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walled garden
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Meanings

nounclosed platform (plural closed platforms)

plural closed platforms

  1. computingA computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.

    PlayStationVR is a closed platform for the PlayStation console.

    2016 April 18, VIAR, “Standardization Could Be A Major Problem For Virtual Reality”, in Medium
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    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 May 4, Richard Leadbetter, “PlayStation 5 Linux Tested: Steam PC vs Native PS5 Games”, in Digital Foundry

    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

    2026 June 23 (last accessed), “Install platform modules and packages”, in Unity Game Engine

    Synonyms: walled garden

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA computing system where the manufacturer retains monopolistic control over installation, distribution, and use of software and services.

Similar
walled garden
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APA

closed platform. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closed%20platform

MLA

“closed platform.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closed%20platform. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “closed platform,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closed%20platform.

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