Exclusive game
With software development, an exclusive game is a game created, released, and restricted to playing on a particular gaming console, PC platform, or digital distribution service. Companies like Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo often utilize exclusive games as a strategic tool to encourage gamers to choose their platform over the competition. For example, if your friends play a game that's only available for a specific platform, it may be enough for you to choose that platform.
Also called platform exclusivity, this concept is usually implemented to boost hardware or software sales and create a competitive advantage. An exclusive title may have optimization benefits (e.g., better frame rates) but is generally frustrating to gamers who want to play a game but do not own the necessary hardware or service.
Many popular console exclusive games eventually come out for the PC, but it may be years after it is released.
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