The data in this infographic comes from our annual gamer consumer insights research and is a weighted average across 33 markets. Our definition of Gen X is someone aged 41–55.
Are Gen X gamers? Yes! In fact, 60% of Gen X play video games.
Gaming takes up 18% of leisure time that Gen X consumers spend on entertainment. This puts playing games in second place after watching broadcast TV. Women make up 45% of all Gen X gamers.
Mobile is the most played platform with 54% of Gen X playing on a mobile device in the last 6 months. This is followed by PC then Console
The average amount of time that Gen X gamers spend playing games per week is 4.25 hours. Half of them are willing to spend money on games; 52% spent money on games on any platform in the last 6 months.
In terms of personas, the most common one among Gen X is the time filler. This is someone who plays games more casually — typically on mobile — when they have spare time or at social events.
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The data in this Gen X gamers infographic comes from our annual gamer consumer insights research and is a weighted average across 33 markets. Our definition of Gen X is someone aged 41–55.
Games fulfill a wide range of needs for all generations. Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, and Baby boomers all engage with gaming in many ways outside of just gameplay.
For more insights into how different generations engage with video games, download our free Gamer Generations Report.
