U.S. video gaming audiences 2022, by age group

Video gaming is no longer a hobby exclusively enjoyed by the young. As generations have grown up with video games a normal part of life, the age of the average gamer also increases. During a 2022 survey, 36 percent of video game players still come from the 18 to 34 age demographic, and six percent are 65 years and older.

Time spent gaming

In 2021, Americans aged between 15 to 19 years spent 1.44 hours on gaming or leisurely computer use during an average day. The age demographic which devoted the least amount of time to gaming was the 45 to 54 years category. Members of this age demographic spent an average of just 0.28 hours playing on the computer during an average day.