first-party software
[FIRST-PAR-tee SOFT-wair]
nounpl: first-party software (uncountable) / first-party software applications
software de primeira parte
1. Software developed and published by the same company that manufactures the hardware or platform on which it runs
Nintendo's first-party software includes games like The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario Bros.
O software de primeira parte da Nintendo inclui jogos como The Legend of Zelda e Super Mario Bros.
2. Applications created by the original developer or publisher of a system, as opposed to third-party developers
Apple's first-party software like iOS and macOS are optimized for their hardware.
O software de primeira parte da Apple, como iOS e macOS, são otimizados para seu hardware.
This term is primarily used in technology and gaming industries. In Brazil, the gaming community frequently uses 'software de primeira parte' when discussing console exclusives and system compatibility. In the USA, the term is widely used in tech marketing and product differentiation. The concept became particularly important in console gaming (Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox) where first-party titles are often considered system sellers and quality benchmarks.
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