Opinion: Hardcore Gamers Are Not The Majority Of The Gaming Market

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KLXVER said:

Bandorr said:

My issue with this argument is that the "average gamer" is not a "casual" gamer.
They are their own tier.

The casual gamer is the iphone/ipad/wii[bowling, tennis etc] user.
The average user knows about games, and consoles they just don't know about specs.
The hardcore user knows all below plus they care about specs etc.

Also having 3 hours outside the home has nothing to do with what tier of gamer you are. So that point just makes no sense.

Always thought I was hardcore gamer... Turns out Im just average.

A hardcore gamer consumes a lot of games because its their passtime. Knowing specs doesnt make anyone hardcore anything. I have a friend who plays his Xbox 360  and has the most powerful PC (but wont play on it), and knows his specs....but hes still casual.