Over-45s account for the greatest share of US video gamers


Adults aged 45 and older account for 37% of total US video game players, mainly driven by women and an increased interest in console gaming. — Milos Dimic/Getty Images/AFP Relaxnews

Video games aren't just for young people. While over 70% of Americans have played video games, 37% of US video game players are adults aged 45 and older – a greater share than those aged 12-24, according to the latest Circana report.

On average, a gamer spends 14.5 hours a week playing video games, whether on mobile, PC or console, reports the "2024 US Gamer Segmentation” report by Circana.

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