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A Third of Console Owners are Adults
A Reuters story points out something that's probably not much of a shock to readers here: almost a third of console owners are 'adults'. This, from a study done by Nielsen, indicates that 37% of adults who go online own a videogame console. 16% own a portable game console. These aren't basement-dwelling rejects, either. Most of these individuals are married, and a full 66 percent have a child. The article suggests the increasing sophistication of the systems, as well as their new role as media center components, has added to the cachet of the console. "Microsoft Corp. and Sony Corp. are positioning their Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles as entertainment hubs for gaming, music and photo viewing amid a fierce battle for dominance in the $30 billion global video- game market."
A survey recently found that 100% of adults who go online breathe oxygen. Therefore, 100% of oxygen breathers are adults.
Don't blame me; I'm never given mod points.
But they also found that a third of these adults act like children online.
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No, it does not say a third of all console owners are adults. It says 37% of all adults who are online have consoles.
Jesus Christ, the article is barely longer than the summary...you'd think you guys could actually parse the damn thing.
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