In 2022, almost 19 million people who played video or computer games in Germany used a gaming console such as an Xbox or Playstation. This was the highest figure since 2018. Most people, around 22.8 million, used their smartphone for gaming.
Number of computer game players in Germany from 2018 to 2022, by device type
(in millions)
Multiple answers were possible, so the numbers cannot be added together to form a total. According to the source, the data used is based on surveys by the GfK Consumer Panel.
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