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Next-Gen Gamer Habits Profiled

Posted by Zonk on from the i-like-the-games-with-flashy-lights dept.

Next Generation Magazine has a profile (done by IDG) looking at the habits for next-generation gamers. From the article: "Social gamers represent 35% of spending while casual gamers represent 28% of the gaming audience but only 13% of dollars spent. The report says devoted gamers will drive sales of new systems in 2005 and 2006 with more than half of them likely to buy a PlayStation 3 and over 45% planning to buy Xbox 360 within the first year of release for each system. "

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  1. Re:What about a me a nintendo by RoadDoggFL · · Score: 2, Informative

    They don't support HD-DVD because its future is in question and increased media capacity isn't the most important thing in the world. Also, it saves them money on each 360 made (I believe they're going to make money on every Xbox 360 sold).

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  2. IDG Press Release by Tringard · · Score: 2, Informative

    The IDG Press Release has a more complete summary of what their white paper covers as well as a link on how to obtain the full thing for a mere $750.