In 2023, gaming consoles were the most popular gaming device among children in the UK, with 68 percent of children aged 8 to 11 years being console gamers. Smartphones were ranked second as the most used gaming device.
Devices used for gaming by children in the United Kingdom (UK) as of December 2023, by age group
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