214 million Americans play video games for at least an hour a week and 75% have at least one gamer in their household, according to the Entertainment Software Association. The annual video game industry report found that 70% of kids under 18--51.1 million--and 64% of people 18 and older--163.3 million--play games.
The report, based on survey data, also found that 65% of gamers play games with other people, primarily their in-person friends and significant others. A large portion of gamers over the age of 65 have been playing games for less than 10 years, 46% for men and 63% of women.
The average age of a gamer is between 35-44 years old. 73% of gamers reported having a console and 43% having a handheld system.
The report, based on survey data, also found that 65% of gamers play games with other people, primarily their in-person friends and significant others. A large portion of gamers over the age of 65 have been playing games for less than 10 years, 46% for men and 63% of women.
The average age of a gamer is between 35-44 years old. 73% of gamers reported having a console and 43% having a handheld system.
- The ESA's 2019 report said that over 164 million Americans played video games, showing an increase in popularity for gaming as a whole.
