The report, published in December 2008, focuses on video game habits and initiation among individuals over 35 years old.
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Among those aged 35-44, 43.4% play video games on weekends, 27.8% daily, and 28.8% did not specify.
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For individuals aged 65 and older, 68.4% play video games on weekends, 7.9% daily, and 23.7% did not specify.
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Entertainment/distraction is the primary appeal of video games for 50% of 35-44 year olds, 40% of 45-54 year olds, 30% of 55-64 year olds, and 20% of those 65 and older.
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A significant portion of older gamers are new to video games: 76.3% of those 65+ started less than 3 years ago, and 41.5% of 55-64 year olds started less than 3 years ago.
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PC is the most owned gaming platform across all age groups, with 483 individuals aged 35-44 owning one, followed by 77 for 45-54, 76 for 55-64, and 18 for 65+.
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A majority of individuals over 35 are aware of the PEGI age rating system, with awareness rates of 73.46% for 35-44 year olds, 69.01% for 45-54 year olds, 72.22% for 55-64 year olds, and 70% for those 65 and older.
Insights
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The report, published in December 2008, focuses on video game habits and initiation among individuals over 35 years old.
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Among those aged 35-44, 43.4% play video games on weekends, 27.8% daily, and 28.8% did not specify.
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For individuals aged 65 and older, 68.4% play video games on weekends, 7.9% daily, and 23.7% did not specify.
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Entertainment/distraction is the primary appeal of video games for 50% of 35-44 year olds, 40% of 45-54 year olds, 30% of 55-64 year olds, and 20% of those 65 and older.
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A significant portion of older gamers are new to video games: 76.3% of those 65+ started less than 3 years ago, and 41.5% of 55-64 year olds started less than 3 years ago.
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PC is the most owned gaming platform across all age groups, with 483 individuals aged 35-44 owning one, followed by 77 for 45-54, 76 for 55-64, and 18 for 65+.
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A majority of individuals over 35 are aware of the PEGI age rating system, with awareness rates of 73.46% for 35-44 year olds, 69.01% for 45-54 year olds, 72.22% for 55-64 year olds, and 70% for those 65 and older.