A July 2022 survey of 50-plus gamers in the United States found that almost half of the respondents named ease of playing as an extremely or very important feature of video games. The opportunity to improve over time was the second-most important feature. The survey also found that features related to difficulty and skill level were highly desired among senior gamers.
Most important features of video games according to gamers aged 50-plus in the United States as of July 2022
Characteristic
Share of respondents who rate feature extremely/very important
Ease of playing
49%
Opportunity to improve over time
35%
Scaling of difficulty
27%
A set level of difficulty
23%
Variety of play
21%
Competitive ranks or tiers
18%
Great art style
14%
The ability to earn money that can be used outside of the game
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AARP. (April 12, 2023). Most important features of video games according to gamers aged 50-plus in the United States as of July 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 09, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383457/top-features-video-gaming-seniors-usa/
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AARP. (2023). Most important features of video games according to gamers aged 50-plus in the United States as of July 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: January 09, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1383457/top-features-video-gaming-seniors-usa/
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