Its official Unicode name is video game, filed under games & hobbies in the activities group. Keyboards find it when you search for “controller”, “entertainment”, “game”, “video”.
Paste the message you got (or want to send). AI reads the emoji in context and explains the likely tone. Don’t include names or private details.
Questions
What does the video game emoji mean?
🎮️ is the video game emoji, part of the “games & hobbies” set in activities. It is used for controller, entertainment, game, video, and its exact tone depends on the conversation.
How do I copy and paste the video game emoji?
Tap the Copy button on this page and paste 🎮️ anywhere. On a keyboard, search your emoji panel for “controller”.
When was the video game emoji added?
It arrived in Emoji 0.6, part of the original set carried over from Japanese phone carriers. Support depends on your phone’s software version.
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video game + sleeping face
video game + disguised face
video game + slightly smiling face
video game + face blowing a kiss