Study Finds 82% of American Children Identify Themselves as Current Gamers
Gamasutra is reporting that a new study from the NPD Group indicate that more young people are identifying themselves as games while teens are gaming less. The study found that 82% of American children identify themselves as "current gamers."
"The decline in teen usage of video games is likely due to diversifying, maturing interests, which translates into stiffer competition for their mind and wallet share," said NPD analyst Anita Frazier.
NPD Group's study found that said kids use an average of 2.5 gaming systems or devices. Gaming systems can include dedicated gaming consoles, PCs, iPhones and other devices. The study found 9-11 and 12-14 year old children use the most platforms with an average of about three.
