🎮 Video Game Emoji — Official Name
A video game controller
About the Name
Video Game: A video game controller. Often used in contexts related to game, controller, gaming.
The official Unicode name for 🎮 is "Video Game". This name is standardised by the Unicode Consortium and is consistent across all platforms. The shortcode :video_game: is the common alias used in Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
Examples
- "Just finished my workout! 🎮" — showing accomplishment
- "This is game 🎮" — expressing a video game controller
- Pair with other emojis to enhance meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🎮 Video Game Emoji mean?
Video Game: A video game controller. Often used in contexts related to game, controller, gaming.
What is the Unicode for 🎮?
The Unicode code point for Video Game Emoji is U+1F3AE. It was added in Unicode version 6.0.
What is the shortcode for 🎮 Video Game Emoji?
The shortcode for Video Game Emoji is :video_game:. You can use this in platforms like Slack, GitHub, and Discord.
How do I copy and paste 🎮?
Click the "Copy" button on this page to instantly copy 🎮 Video Game Emoji to your clipboard. You can then paste it anywhere — texts, emails, social media, or documents.
What category is the 🎮 emoji in?
The Video Game Emoji (🎮) belongs to the "Activities" emoji category, specifically the "game" subcategory.
Does 🎮 look different on iPhone vs Android?
Yes — Video Game Emoji can look slightly different across platforms. Apple, Google, Samsung, Twitter, and Facebook each design their own emoji sets, so the visual style may vary while the meaning remains the same.