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Frequency of mobile game play in the U.S. 2013
Frequency of mobile game play in the U.S. 2013
How often do you typically play games on your mobile phone or tablet?
by Statista Research Department,
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Jul 24, 2013
This statistic gives information on the frequency of mobile game play of mobile gamers in the United States as of May 2013. During the survey, it was found 45 percent of gamers who only played mobile games via phone accessed mobile games on a daily basis.
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| Phone only gamer | Tablet only gamer | Phone and/or tablet gamer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 45% | 48% | 55% |
| 2-3 times a week | 34% | 30% | 32% |
| Once a week | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| 2-3 times a month | 8% | 11% | 5% |
| Once a month | 4% | 5% | 2% |
| Phone only gamer | Tablet only gamer | Phone and/or tablet gamer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 45% | 48% | 55% |
| 2-3 times a week | 34% | 30% | 32% |
| Once a week | 7% | 6% | 6% |
| 2-3 times a month | 8% | 11% | 5% |
| Once a month | 4% | 5% | 2% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Jul 24, 2013
This statistic gives information on the frequency of mobile game play of mobile gamers in the United States as of May 2013. During the survey, it was found 45 percent of gamers who only played mobile games via phone accessed mobile games on a daily basis.
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- July 2013
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- May 6, 2013 to May 13, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 1,008 mobile device owners who have played games ona mobile device within the past month
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- May 6, 2013 to May 13, 2013
- Number of respondents
- 1,008 mobile device owners who have played games ona mobile device within the past month
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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