Number of Americans Who Play Games on Wireless Devices



Stat: 36% of heads of households report they play games on wireless devices such as a cell phone or PDA, up from 20% in 2002

Stat Categories: Video Game Industry Stats

Tags: wireless devices wireless devices,games wireless devices,games,mobile games

Years: 2007

Stat Source: Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Publisher (site that mentioned this stat): Entertainment Software Association (ESA)

Submitted By: Michael Raeford

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