Game consoles used for movies more often
PC remains the most popular game platform
July 1, 2008
BRUSSELS -- Video gamers are increasingly using their consoles to
watch movies, according to new research: About 69% of PlayStation 3
users, 33% of Wii players and 57% of Xbox 360 gamers watch films on
their consoles, with 44% of PS3 owners also using it to watch
Blu-ray discs.
The survey by Amsterdam-based Forrester Research found the PC was still the most popular video gaming platform, used by 60% of respondents versus 33% on game consoles, 27% on mobile phones, and 20% on Game Boys and other handheld devices. Only 28% claimed not to play games.
The survey by Amsterdam-based Forrester Research found the PC was still the most popular video gaming platform, used by 60% of respondents versus 33% on game consoles, 27% on mobile phones, and 20% on Game Boys and other handheld devices. Only 28% claimed not to play games.
Game consoles used for movies more often
PC remains the most popular game platform
July 1, 2008
BRUSSELS -- Video gamers are increasingly using their consoles to watch movies, according to new research: About 69% of PlayStation 3 users, 33% of Wii players and 57% of Xbox 360 gamers watch films on their consoles, with 44% of PS3 owners also using it to watch Blu-ray discs.
The survey by Amsterdam-based Forrester Research found the PC was still the most popular video gaming platform, used by 60% of respondents versus 33% on game consoles, 27% on mobile phones, and 20% on Game Boys and other handheld devices. Only 28% claimed not to play games.
The survey by Amsterdam-based Forrester Research found the PC was still the most popular video gaming platform, used by 60% of respondents versus 33% on game consoles, 27% on mobile phones, and 20% on Game Boys and other handheld devices. Only 28% claimed not to play games.
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