Length of time playing games on mobile device in 2012

Published by Statista Research Department, Aug 20, 2012
This statistic gives information on the length of time mobile gamers in the United States and the United Kingdom have been playing mobile games as of 2012. During the survey, it was found that 29 percent of mobile gamers had been playing for six months or less.

How long have you been playing games on a mobile phone or tablet?

CharacteristicPercentage of respondents
1-6 months 29%
7-12 months 15%
1-2 years 25%
2-5 years 22%
5+ years 9%
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Release date

August 2012

Region

United Kingdom, United States

Survey time period

April 25, 2012 to May 1, 2012

Number of respondents

1,004 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

Internet users owning a mobile device

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

U.S. n = 602, UK n = 402
Phone only n = 675, tablet only n = 117, phone and tablet n = 212

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