video game Emoji

๐ŸŽฎ ยท U+1F3AE ยท Emoji 0.6

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What does the video game emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 ยท Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

A video game console, the ๐ŸŽฎ emoji represents a device used for playing electronic games, and is often used figuratively to express a love for gaming or to refer to a situation as a game, while in slang it can imply something is being treated as a game or is not being taken seriously. This emoji is also used to symbolize leisure time, entertainment, and fun. In a broader sense, the ๐ŸŽฎ emoji can represent a hobby or a passion for interactive digital media. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used, but it is widely recognized as a symbol for video games and gaming culture.

How the video game emoji is used

The tone when using the ๐ŸŽฎ emoji can range from enthusiastic and excited to sarcastic and playful, depending on the conversation and the platform being used. On social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter, the ๐ŸŽฎ emoji is often used in captions and comments to express a love for gaming or to reference a popular game. In texting, the ๐ŸŽฎ emoji can be used to invite someone to play a game or to discuss a recent gaming experience. The use of the ๐ŸŽฎ emoji can also differ across generations, with younger generations using it more frequently and in a wider range of contexts.

video game emoji examples

How to copy the video game emoji

To use the video game emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+1F3AE), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

video game emoji on different platforms

How the video game emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
Twitter / X (Twemoji)
Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

video game Emoji Details

Emoji๐ŸŽฎ
Namevideo game
CategoryActivities
CodepointsU+1F3AE
Shortcode:video_game:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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video game Emoji FAQ

What does the video game emoji mean?

A video game console, the ๐ŸŽฎ emoji represents a device used for playing electronic games, and is often used figuratively to express a love for gaming or to refer to a situation as a game, while in slang it can imply something is being treated as a game or is not being taken seriously. This emoji is also used to symbolize leisure time, entertainment, and fun.

How do I copy and paste the video game emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ๐ŸŽฎ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the video game emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+1F3AE, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :video_game:.

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