http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/57581
The Xbox 360 is "the console online gaming leader" in the United States, according to a study conducted by marketing research group NPD between January 6-26, 2009. However, the PC remains "the most widely used platform for online gaming activities."
An online survey of "just over 20,000" U.S. residents found that the Xbox 360 accounted for 50% of consoles played online. The Wii made up 29%, a jump from 2008's 18%.
The study further noted that micro-transaction downloads have slowed since last year's report, and added that Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners engage in micro-transactions and purchase more downloadable content than those of other systems.
Overall, online console and portable gaming was said to have seen a "statistically significant increase," with 25% of those surveyed going online playing online with a console in 2009. That's up from last year, which only saw 19% play online.
Of the total online gamers, 22% were aged 13-17, an increase from last year's 17%. Meanwhile, the 18-34 and 35-54 year old demographics saw a decrease in usage, though exact figures were not provided.
So, 87% play PC on line games
Out of the three consoles: 50% for Xbox 360, 29% for Wii, does that mean only 21% for PS3?
