An Accenture research report has revealed some interesting facts regarding gaming habits.<\/p>\n
The report, “It\u2019s Anyone\u2019s Game in the Consumer Electronics Playing Field”, explores how over 11,000 consumers in 11 countries (including South Africa) purchase and embrace multi-function devices, and what they\u2019re used for, mentioning gaming as one of the activities.<\/p>\n
In terms of purchasing a new device in 2013, 7% of the demographic plan on buying a gaming console within the next year.<\/p>\n
As for what device is used for what, 81% of the interviewees use PCs for gaming, 40% use their phones for gaming, 18% use a tablet, and 11% use TVs (presumably Smart TV game features).<\/p>\n
When asked about what online services consumers use, the results show that 41% of the interviewees are active with online gaming. A 4% increase from 2011 to 2012.<\/p>\n
In a typical week, 42% said that they engage with playing games, while 40% said that they connect with people by playing games on social networking sites.<\/p>\n
The groups were also asked if they had bought a gaming console or PC in the last 12 months, with 6% having purchased a gaming console, and 29% buying a new PC.<\/p>\n
South African consumers were said to have spent an average of $940 over the past 12 months on electronics, with plans of spending $1,164 in the next 12 months.<\/p>\n
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