Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48

Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48

June 24, 2008

Gamers spend about $30,000 on games and hardware between 18-48, according to data released this morning by GameStrata.

The provider of online tools and statistical data surveyed North American gamers. Of the results, GameStata exec Barry Dorf said:

The overwhelming majority of gamers are spending their time online with friends, building their reputation and online personas. Video games are becoming so much more than a momentary diversion; gaming is becoming yet another means of community building...

 

GameStrata also reaches some interesting conclusions concerning digital downloads:

A strong correlation between the frequency of digital purchases and Xbox 360 ownership suggests that the Xbox 360 is the preferred console for the consumption of digital content... The move toward the microtransaction revenue model is also a notable trend, with 85% of respondents confirming the purchase of a virtual good in the last month.

Via: GameWire

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Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Anonymous - June 24, 2008 at 9:36 am -0500

Annually...right?

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Deadman Reaper - June 24, 2008 at 9:52 am -0500

Well that number seems awfully low but I only have one word to describe this DUUUUUUH!!!!! I spend that much between My card games/d&d/Magic the gathering and video games a year not to mention when there is a new system that might be worth it and the last two years of AAA titles. I think I need a new hobby Like rebuilding cars it is less expencive LOL

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Anonymous - June 24, 2008 at 11:10 am -0500

I would have believed this 10 years ago.  Then I found out about torrents.  Take that, statistics!

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by jer_ - June 24, 2008 at 3:14 pm -0500

i'm using news groups

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by GodsLabRat - June 24, 2008 at 11:13 am -0500

$30K?  Cheapskates.

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Pixelantes Anonymous - June 24, 2008 at 1:15 pm -0500

Does that number include secondary purchases such as surround sound systems primarily for gaming use, HDTVs, gaming swag (clothing, figurines, etc.) and such?

-- http://pixelantes.blogspot.com/

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Anonymous - June 24, 2008 at 2:02 pm -0500

I need to take up walking so I don't spend that 30k on video games....and save it for a nice car  ;)

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Anonymous - June 24, 2008 at 7:38 pm -0500

Xbox 360 is NOT the "preferred console for the consumption of digital content". Console owners download minigames and DLC through Live, PSN, etc. If you start counting movies and music on top of that, PC is, and always will the preferred method to download digital content.

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by LaserShark - June 24, 2008 at 10:18 pm -0500

In other words, roughly $1000 per year.  On the whole, given the amount of time generally devoted to games, that's not a bad investment.  Better than some other leisure activities, that's for sure.

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Keegs79 - June 24, 2008 at 11:33 pm -0500

I will exceed that number. I spent over 5,000 grand last year alone on video games. I wont reach that high this year but I will still easily hit around 2,000. 

Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Vake Xeacons - June 25, 2008 at 9:38 am -0500
That's not bad at all. $30K in 30 years. That's $1K each year. That's less than $100 a month. I make it a point to pick up one game each month. That's $50 on a regular basis. Then we have $200+ consoles every now and then, extra games when there's money in my pocket...you get the idea. I've probably spent more than $30k in the last 10 years alone.
Re: Survey Says: Gamers Drop $30K Between 18-48
Submitted by Tom - June 25, 2008 at 2:08 pm -0500
XBOX 360 preferred as the console of choice? hahaha. Don't kid yourselves. Come on, PS3 also make up a huge amount of download content. Maybe the 360 was included because of the need to PAY to play online or download stuff, as opposed to the PlayStation Network. But what goes into account for this dollar amount. Games, game cards, software/hardware purchases, fast food (our food of choice), Haircuts, game-inspired tattoos, convention tickets, Halloween materials to try and look like Solid Snake, only to FAIL, gas usage for travel (needed for buying games). haha. They need to release the details of their research, other than that it's just a number. I easily spent about $1,200 this month. MGS4 PS3 bundle, PS Eye, Nintendo DS for my girlfriend, plus tons of games for it. Service Plans as well. Oh well. I guess I'll just be another statistic. Oh hey, did you guys hear about the Jack-In-The-Box promo starting tomorrow? If you take a gas purchase receipt, they will give you TWO FREE TACOS. yea, TWO FREE TACOS, schweet. My friends and I will be road trippin' from one Jack In The Box to another, with all the receipts we've saved up. There's about 6 JITB in our area. Hahaha then we're gonna have some fun playing Metal Gear Online (MGO). Don't forget, it's tomorrow. TWO FREE TACOS DAY!!! here's a link (for proof purposes): http://jackinthebox.com/twofreetacosday/index.php?Campaign=MW-TFT-MB

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