UK handheld gaming reach 2021

An October 2020 to January 2021 survey of UK adults aged 16 years and older found that 11 percent of respondents had ever played games on a gaming console. This represents a five percentage point growth compared to the previous survey period. Handheld gaming was most popular among 16 to 24 year olds with a 25 percent usage reach among that particular group.

Handheld gaming penetration in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2007 to 2021

Characteristic	Share of respondents
2020/21	11%
2019	6%
2018	6%
2017	5%
2016	5%
2015	6%
2014	7%
2013	12%
2012	12%
2011	12%
2010	13%
2009	16%
2007	13%

0%2.5%5%7.5%10%12.5%15%17.5%20%

Download

Source

Show detailed source information?

Already a member?

Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

April 2021

More information

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2007 to 2021**

Number of respondents

3,098*

Age group

16 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

* n (2007) = 2,905; n (2009) = 1,824; n (2010) = 2,117; n (2011) = 1,823; n (2012) = 1,805; n (2013) = 1,642; n (2014) = 1,890; n (2015) = 1,841; n (2016) = 1,846; n (2017) = 1,875; n (2018) = 1,882; n (2019) = 1,479.
** In the most recent wave, interviews were conducted between October 6, 2020 and January 23, 2021. Further insight regarding the 2020/21 survey methodology can be viewed here.

Original question: Do you ever play games at home or elsewhere in any of these ways? (MULTI CODE) On a hand-held games console (such as Sony PS Vita/ Nintendo DS or 3DS)

Citation formats

Other statistics on the topic

Leading eSports countries ranked by number of active eSports competition players worldwide in 2024

Video Gaming & eSports

Leading eSports countries ranked by number of active players 2023

Highest earning eSports countries worldwide in 2024, by prize money (in million U.S. dollars)

Video Gaming & eSports

Highest earning eSports countries in 2024, by prize winnings

Distribution of digital gamers in Brazil in 2024, by gender

Video Gaming & eSports

Brazil: digital gamers distribution 2024, by gender

Share of gamers who play every day using selected devices in Brazil in 2024

Video Gaming & eSports

Brazil: favorite devices for gaming 2024

Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly ^*

* For commercial use only

For single users

$0 USD

Always free

Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.

Free Statistics

Based on your interests

For single users

$199 USD

per month, billed annually ¹

Buy now

Free Statistics
Premium Statistics

For teams of up to 5 people

$1,299 USD

per month, billed annually ¹

Buy now

Free + Premium Statistics
Reports
Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Leading companies trust Statista:

Statista has been my savior on several occasions. The site is easy to maneuver and the data is in a format that can go right into a report or presentation.

Marlene Greenfield
Vice President, Hearst Magazines