The fun of gaming knows no age limit.
And nearly 53 percent of women say theyre daily video gamers compared to 39 percent of men.
The Perks of Play
Whats the draw for the 50-plus crowd?
Like most gamers, they play games for fun (three out of four older Americans surveyed).
Another 57 percent find gaming to be a stress reducer.
Staying mentally sharp and challenged are added bonuses more commonly cited among people as they aged.
The survey also looked into the social side of gaming.
An overwhelming 92 percent of the time older individuals play video games, they are playing alone.
Four in ten report that they interact socially, engaging in both game and non-game discussions during actual play.
In recent years, older gamers have made a big economic impact in this entertainment segment.
Virtual reality gaming among this age group is less popular, while interest in eSports has increased substantially.
In spite of their embrace of digital, many older Americans still enjoy old-fashioned competition.
AARP finds 85 percent of respondents say they continue to play nonscreen games, such as cards and puzzles.
Four in ten report self-impose a time limit to keep from overindulging in the entertainment form.
More than half of seniors say they would consider trying new games for possible brain health benefits.
Only 7 percent are drawn to action or shooter games and 6 percent to racing or sports games.
The survey conducted in June 2019.
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