I think other UK readers will understand what I’m talking about when I say my lead up to Christmas as a kid was spent circling various toys in the Argos catalogue. However, that is far from what kids are wanting this year with a recent survey discovering game subscriptions and in-game currencies are at the top of their lists.
Fortniteis just one of many games kids will be playing this Christmas.
Additionally, bothSonyandMicrosoftoffer its customers subscriptions in the form ofPlayStation PlusandXbox Game Pass. Although this gives access to the latest games at a much cheaper price point, it is still a monthly/annual expense. Not to mention battle passes…
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For subscriptions, 39% of the 501 respondents plan to ask for one as well as 38% asking for a console, 32% for gaming equipment/accessories, 29% for in-game currency and 22% for physical video games.
For adults, the same question was asked to 500 adults aged between 18-65 and the result showed that 32% of them planned to purchase video game related gifts for themselves or others. Not only that but each person is expected to spend around $485 on these items over the festive period.
“More than 212 million Americans play video games regularly, so it comes as no surprise that games are at the top of this year’s wish lists,” said ESA president Stan Pierre-Louis.
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“Whether a family is getting a new console, updating their controllers and headsets or adding to their library with new games and expansion packs, we know video games are a great tool for families to play together and connect during the holiday season and beyond.”
Topics:PlayStation,Xbox,Sony,Microsoft
