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[cormack12]

Source: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/76-of-us-kids-want-consoles-and-games-for-christmas

76% of children in the US are planning to ask for game-related gifts this holiday season, with almost half of those surveyed requesting consoles.

Aside from consoles, subscription services came in second at 43% followed by a tie between console games and game accessories at 41%. In-game currency was the least popular game-related item, with 38% of children surveyed expressing interest.

"Parents see video games as more than simply a gift. With 83% of US parents who say they play video games with their children, games serve as a powerful tool for families to connect with one another, especially during the holidays."

They also asked who was interested in PCs but the most common response was 'I don't play games in Publisher'.

Spoiler

 

[Topher]

I'm one of those 'murican kids (see tag) asking for games this Christmas

 

[StereoVsn]

Interestingly enough my kids aren’t asking for console gaming related stuff.

My daughter wants a new Mackbook Pro and a drawing tablet, lol. My son does want an actual gaming computer.

 

[Skifi28]

Interesting, there's been quite a bit of discussion around here about kids these days not being into consoles.

 

[The Cockatrice]

I'm one of those 'murican kids (see tag) asking for games this Christmas

Here you go. You deserve it.

 

[RoboFu]

It's pretty sad though really all my kids want to do in watch YouTube and play Fortnite and Roblox. They stopped playing with toys and are not even 10 yet. I blame my wife who insisted on giving them tablets at age 6

 

[Topher]

Here you go. You deserve it.

 

[adamsapple]

Here you go. You deserve it.

Topher on christmas morning

 

[Big Baller]

 

[mayham2199]

Don't think I'll ever buy my kids a console. I have one and they can use it when I'm not. Otherwise go do something else. I don't want my kids being shut ins who just sit inside on their PC/Phones/Console/TV.

My parents got me a console but we only had one TV so I barely got to use it most of the time. Which left me with nothing to do but go outside and play with my friends.

 

[ReBurn]

Waiting for meltdowns when they wanted a PS5 Pro and only got a PS5.

 

[Zacfoldor]

I just realized, in gamepass there is no Christmas.

Do gamepass kids ask for gamepass bucks for Christmas?

It seems to me when I was a kid, I would be hyper focused on which games I wanted.

With gamepass, do gamepass kids even know what games are coming out?

When I had gamepass, it made games in general feel valueless, worthless, meaningless. I suspect this also affects Christmas for Xbox kids. What do they buy?

 

[bundylove]

I'm one of those 'murican kids (see tag) asking for games this Christmas

Middlife crisis hitting hard i see

 

[Topher]

Middlife crisis hitting hard i see

 

[bundylove]

Oh yeah thats what i keep telling myself and then i realize i am married and cant make any moves. Migjt as well retire my dick

 

[rkofan87]

I just realized, in gamepass there is no Christmas.

Do gamepass kids ask for gamepass bucks for Christmas?

It seems to me when I was a kid, I would be hyper focused on which games I wanted.

With gamepass, do gamepass kids even know what games are coming out?

When I had gamepass, it made games in general feel valueless, worthless, meaningless. I suspect this also affects Christmas for Xbox kids. What do they buy?

they ask for gp 1 month or 3 month cards to stack on the sub they have.

 

[nowhat]

Yeah, well. My kid (turned 18 just some months ago, so already moved out - yes, us Finns like to be individualistic, I did the same when I was young) doesn't get any kind of game, I tell you!

...I did buy her the extra courses for MK8 Deluxe though recently, because of course I did. That game rules. But she'll be getting a tactful Totoro hoodie for Xmas. No games. Nor consoles. Right now I mean, she'll get my PS5 once I get a Pro. She already has my PS4 Pro.

 

[LordOcidax]

I don’t like that 38% stat… Sony in the other hand …

 

[saintjules]

I'm one of those 'murican kids (see tag) asking for games this Christmas

 

[rofif]

Kids don't want consoles.
They want Fortnite and Roblox and a gaming pc with tons of rgb.

 

[DryvBy]

Waiting for meltdowns when they wanted a PS5 Pro and only got a PS5.

Better yet, parents get their kids a PS4 Pro and sold their PS5.

 

[The Cockatrice]

Topher on christmas morning

 

[Little Chicken]

They also asked who was interested in PCs but the most common response was 'I don't play games in Publisher'.

The Entertainment Software Association have an agenda to prop up US domestic sales, retail and trade, they also enforce member IP rights, of course they hate PC gaming, which is more democratized and consumer-friendly.

 

[TheCed]

Waiting for meltdowns when they wanted a PS5 Pro and only got a PS5.

Could be worse imagine asking for an Xbox Series S and getting and Xbox One X.

Ok... it was already fiction the moment i said "asking for an XBox"

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Only 38 percent?

Those are rookie numbers. Got to get those numbers up.

 

[onQ123]

Why would they ask for a console when every screen is a Xbox?

The phone I made this comment with is a Xbox.

 

[phant0m]

Kids don't want consoles.
They want Fortnite and Roblox and a gaming pc with tons of rgb.

This. One of my good friends’ 11 year old just plays PC and mainly Roblox.

 

[rofif]

This. One of my good friends’ 11 year old just plays PC and mainly Roblox.

Just as my nephews and all kids of my coworkers. 0% in single player games... maaaaybe some switch

 

[DeepEnigma]

Why would they ask for a console when every screen Xbox?

The phone I made this comment with is a Xbox.

Moving that needle. Any day now.

 

[That Damn Kid]

Kids don't want consoles.
They want Fortnite and Roblox and a gaming pc with tons of rgb.

can confirm

 

[DenchDeckard]

Waiting for meltdowns when they wanted a PS5 Pro and only got a PS5.

"You got me the shit one, I fucking haaaaaate you"

...the child is 6 years old.

 

[Bernoulli]

It's pretty sad though really all my kids want to do in watch YouTube and play Fortnite and Roblox. They stopped playing with toys and are not even 10 yet. I blame my wife who insisted on giving them tablets at age 6

BrainRot maxing

 

[Saber]

Waiting for meltdowns when they wanted a PS5 Pro and only got a PS5.

Why a PS5 when you can present them with a Game Station 5!

 

[RoboFu]

BrainRot maxing

Sigma

 

[Big Baller]

Why a PS5 when you can present them with a Game Station 5!

 

[amigastar]

Why a PS5 when you can present them with a Game Station 5!

OMG a Game Station 5. Is that for real?

 

[Three]

OMG a Game Station 5. Is that for real?

Retro Games Console With Game Station, Built In 200 Retro Games, Retro Game Console With Dual Wired Usb Controller, Retro Games Console For Tv, Game Consoles For Kids And Adults, White For UK https://amzn.eu/d/1NT121U

 

[amigastar]

Retro Games Console With Game Station, Built In 200 Retro Games, Retro Game Console With Dual Wired Usb Controller, Retro Games Console For Tv, Game Consoles For Kids And Adults, White For UK https://amzn.eu/d/1NT121U

Uhm i'd rather not.

 

[King Dazzar]

Lucky, lucky fuckers getting consoles for Christmas. I got this:

Could be worse imagine asking for an Xbox Series S and getting and Xbox One X.

Ok... it was already fiction the moment i said "asking for an XBox"

I actually have more respect for the X1X. It was a true native 4k machine and brought in a load of excellent BC enhanced patches. Which even today the Series S cant run. As a kid getting either for Christmas, I'd be well happy.

 

[Schmendrick]

I'm one of those 'murican kids (see tag) asking for games this Christmas

if your balls are dangling below knee level you`re not entitled to your kid`s club membercard anymore.

 

[Polygonal_Sprite]

Nintendo should have price cut the standard non OLED Switch to $199 for this November and December only. They’d make the initial lost money back on games and digital subscriptions.

 

[simpatico]

Zero gaming requests in my house. 3 teenagers. Lightweight hoping one would ask for a PS5 so I could play GTA6 on launch. They just want clothes. :/ The one who actively games the most already has a Series S.

 

[CLW]

 

[yogaflame]

Imagine am 8 years old asking for Ps5 pro version? Ouch

 

[bender]

if your balls are dangling below knee level you`re not entitled to your kid`s club membercard anymore.

Topher is a girl.

 

[Topher]

if your balls are dangling below knee level you`re not entitled to your kid`s club membercard anymore.

What? But I been waiting all these years to watch that "draggin' balls" TV show....

 

[Tajaz2426]

Heck, throw me on the list, I’m a a Toys”R”us kid. These new generations know nothing of that sweet unicorn of a giraffe. I wanted to pet him and hug him and as I got older probably wanted to kick the bitch, like I do in my forties for their high prices through tour the years.

Not sure what game I’m going to ask for this Christmas. Does steam have “Big Trouble in Little China”?

 

[Warnen]

My nephew is getting a slightly used Ps5 since I upgraded to the pro. Also wants robux for block fruits what ever the fuck that is. He actually wanted a pc but kid is 8 so that’s not happening.

 

[rashid102]

Here you go. You deserve it.

 

[AzekZero]

Less than half the Americans reading this: "Can we really trust the polls?"