In 2008, % / percent of Americans over the age of 50 that played video games.
Stat: In 2008, 26 percent of Americans over the age of 50 played video games, an increase from nine percent in 1999.
Stat Categories: Video Game Industry Stats
Tags: gamer gamer,player gamer,player,video games gamer,player,video games,computer games
Years: 2008
Stat Source: Entertainment Software Association (ESA) 
Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Entertainment Software Association (ESA)
Submitted By: Michael Raeford
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