Report: More Women Own Videogame Consoles Than Men in US!

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ohmylanta1003 on 04 November 2015

Don't believe it. Something about the survey was done incorrectly.

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Teeqoz on 04 November 2015

Does this include 7th gen?

EDIT: Also kids. parents (wether they are men or women) may own the console, but often, it's only the kid that's playing on it...

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The Fury on 04 November 2015

Mum's buying consoles for their sons.

Hmm, pie.

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Slarvax on 04 November 2015

Mothers?

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Pavolink on 04 November 2015

If mom's are the reason, then it means the most popular consoles are for kids? Wow.

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Dr.Henry_Killinger on 04 November 2015

Some College 54 -> College 37, Consoles make you drop out of college... CONFIRMED.

This data isn't strong enough to make those conclusions, it would be better if it included an addedum of the household demographics as well.

That being said, we can't conclusive say mothers because of this: https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/news/press-releases/2015/kids-move-away-from-home-computers-for-gaming-in-droves/

Consoles are declining for kids as well albiet at a decreased rate to PC's thus, its likely that a lot of these college kids, male and female are playing consoles rather than buying them for their newborns(Assuming they have kids in College)

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pokoko on 04 November 2015

I'm willing to bet that they call during the day and ask, "are you the home-owner," to whomever picks up, then conduct their survey based on that, not on who bought the console or who plays the console.

This is probably completely useless.

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Ultrashroomz on 04 November 2015

But my mommy bought me my Wii U.

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