Popular online hardware stores among SA gamers

22 October 2012

According to the latest MyGaming Survey results, conducted in September 2012, Takealot is the most popular online store for purchasing hardware among SA’s gamers, used by 57.46% of the survey participants.

Prophecy came in second (25.88%) and Sybaritic third (18.31%).

With a sample of 912 responses, we are given a good picture of the high-end SA gaming market and their habits.

The following table provides an overview of the survey feedback. The results are ordered according to popularity.

We asked survey participants which online PC hardware stores they use. The percentage is of the total sample of 912, and it exceeds 100% because this was a multiple choice question, meaning participants shop at more than one of the stores listed.

SA online hardware shops – MyGaming survey results (September 2012)
Takealot 57.46%
Prophecy 25.88%
Sybaritic 18.42%
Rebeltech 13.27%
PC International 10.42%
LandmarkPC 9.32%
Wootware 8.00%
Don’t buy online 5.81%
Zaps 2.08%
Other 18.31%

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  1. Shaun Sanders
    22.10.2012 at 11:00

    *Checks if he has a takealot account*

    “Error : Username/Password combo incorrect. Only perfect spellers may enter this system.”

    I think they should win the award for best error message :p

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