ESA: 67% of Americans played video games for more than an hour in 2025
In 2025, 67% of Americans played video games for over an hour, according to the Entertainment Software Association. The average age of players is 37, with a significant portion being 35 or older. Mobile gaming is the most popular platform, especially among younger players and females.
- ▪More than 212 million Americans aged 5 to 90 played video games in 2025.
- ▪83% of US households used at least one gaming device in the past year.
- ▪75% of parents play video games weekly, with many enjoying games with their children.
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Home News ESA: 67% of Americans played video games for more than an hour in 2025 Average age of US players is 37, with half of all players aged 35 or older Image credit: Samsung Memory via Unsplash <img alt="Sophie McEvoy avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/IMG_6233-copy.jpeg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="1483" height="1412" > News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer Published on June 3, 2026 Follow Entertainment Software Association In 2025, more than 212 million Americans ages 5 to 90 played video games, according to the latest Entertainment Software Association data.
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