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Over Half Of U.S. Households Have A Modern Console

According to data-tracking giant Nielsen, gaming is on the rise. The numbers show that gamers in the U.S. are spending more time and money on video games.

One of the most interesting figures is the fact that over half of U.S. households – 56 percent – own at least one current-generation gaming console. Nielsen points out that this is a 50 percent increase over last year's numbers.

The survey also points to the importance of the Internet for generating awareness and hype for an upcoming game release, and still-rising prominence of mobile devices in the gaming space.  

(Source: Nielsen via Engadget)

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  • THAT'S RIGHT!!
  • Friends I Remember Some Things!
  • that is because gaming is AWESOME! I wonder much many people in America own all three major systems (Wii, PS3, XBOX 360)
  • Not too surprised.

  • I love my PS3 :)
  • I have all three...:)

  • I own a Wii and 360, and both consoles have some pretty good games.

  • That's what happens when you sell something awesome. It does really well. Next-gen, let's get 75%!!
  • Cool I guess :P

  • ...Surprise?

  • Xbox and ps3 this way whatever game has the better exclusive content or early content i get it for that system. I love em both.

  • Cloud gaming might make it so these consoles are less necessary in the future.
  • I have all of the present generation consoles.

  • I have wii and a ps3

  • Just as it should be. =D

  • Our household has 2 PS3s (one kinda crapped out), Wii, 360, 2 PSPs, Vita, 2 Smartphones, 3 laptops, a PC, an N64, the NES/SNES Twin, and I still have my GBC, GBA, and GBASP. I think we're good.
  • The numbers don't lie!
  • I sure do love my 360

  • Ps3 here.

  • I wonder how many households own all three of the consoles?
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