Is gaming better value than movies? New study shows US gamers think it's a better use of their cash
A recent study by the Entertainment Software Association reveals that a majority of Americans believe video games provide better entertainment value than movies. The study highlights that 63% of respondents favor gaming as a more worthwhile investment. Additionally, many parents actively engage in gaming with their children, recognizing its benefits.
- ▪63% of Americans believe video games offer the most value for their money.
- ▪75% of parents play video games each week, and 81% enjoy gaming with their children.
- ▪67% of Americans aged five to 90 play video games for at least one hour per week.
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Gaming Gaming Industry Is gaming better value than movies? New study shows US gamers think it's a better use of their cash News By Demi Williams published 3 June 2026 63% of Americans believe games offer the most value for their money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Är du ute efter nya Switch-spel? Här är våra favoriter just nu. (Image credit: Shutterstock / Tinxi) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter A new Entertainment Software Association study found that most Americans think video games provide the most entertainment value for their money compared to…
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