Use of a games console or handheld games player to go online in the UK 2009-2021

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Jessica Clement,
May 23, 2023
In 2021, 17 percent of internet users in the United Kingdom (UK) used games console or handheld games player to go online, down from 21 percent in the previous year. Between 2009 and 2021, this share fluctuated between 10 and 17 percent.

Share of individuals in the United Kingdom who use a games console or handheld games player to go online from 2009 to 2021

CharacteristicShare of respondents
2021 17%
2020 21%
2019 12%
2018 13%
2017 10%
2016 11%
2015 15%
2014 14%
2013 13%
2012 16%
2011 11%
2009 10%
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Release date

March 2022

Region

United Kingdom

Survey time period

2009 to 2021

Number of respondents

3,577 respondents

Age group

16 years and older

Special properties

among individuals who go online at home or elsewhere

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