Gaming devices used by children in the United Kingdom (UK) 2023, by age group

Devices used for gaming by children in the United Kingdom (UK) as of December 2023, by age group

Age group3-45-78-1112-1516-17
Games console/games player 22% 55% 68% 65% 62%
Mobile phone or smartphone 22% 33% 53% 59% 53%
Tablet 47% 57% 51% 27% 19%
Desktop computer, laptop or netbook 9% 13% 20% 32% 29%
App on a smart TV 10% 12% 10% 6% 7%
VR headset 6% 5% 7% 12% 11%
Wearable technology 5% 4% 4% 5% 4%
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Release date

January 2024

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

October 9 to December 4, 2023

Number of respondents

2,480 respondents

Special properties

parents of children aged 3-17 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Original question: Does your child ever play games at home or elsewhere in any of these ways? (multi coded).

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