NPD: 90% of U.S.’s 211.2 million gamers play on mobile, 59% are multiplatform

Out of the 211.2 million gamers in the U.S., 59 percent of them play on more than one platform. This is according to The NPD Group‘s research arm, EEDAR, and its new 2018 Gamer Segmentation Report.

So, who are all these people only playing on one platform? They’re sticking with mobile. The report notes that 90 percent of American gamers play on phones, tablets, or both. Computers are the next most popular at 52 percent. Consoles are in third at 43 percent.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.