2008 Gamer Survey

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Welcome to iGames' 2008 Gamer Survey!

We would like to hear about the types of games you play and the gaming systems you use. Please check all that apply for both at home and game center play.

Thanks for taking a few minutes to answer each question in this short survey.

Note: if you are a game center owner, please fill this out as a gamer, i.e. only include personal gaming habits and expenses.

*1. Do you play console video games and/or PC games?

Console games only
PC games only
Both but prefer PC
Both but prefer console
Both PC and console games equally

*2. Which gaming system(s) do you personally own and currently use?

Computer/PC
Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2)
Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3)
Microsoft Xbox 360
Nintendo Wii
Nintendo DS
Sony PSP
None
Other

*3. What kind of PC do you have at home?

Basic PC with web browser
Standard Office Desktop
Gaming PC
Ultra High Performance Gaming PC
Standard Laptop
Gaming Laptop
I don't own a PC

*4. What kind of Internet connection do you have at home?

T1 or better
DSL or cable
Dial up
No Internet

*5. Do you play games online?

Yes, on my PC
Yes, on my game console
Yes, on both my PC and game console
No

*6. On average, how many hours per week do you play games on your console and/or PC at home?

Less than 1 hour per week
1-3 hours per week
4-10 hours per week
11 hours or more per week

*7. On average, how many hours per week do you play games on your console and/or PC at a Game Center?

Less than 1 hour per week
1-3 hours per week
4-10 hours per week
11 hours or more per week

8. Which of the following types of PC / console games do you currently play?

Game Genres

Action (e.g. Spiderman, Onimusha, The Matrix)

Adventure (e.g. Assassin's Creed, Tomb Raider)

Fighting (e.g. SoulCalibur, Tekken, Wrestling)

Sports (e.g. Madden NFL Series, NBA Live Series)

Extreme Sports (e.g. Tony Hawk, SSX Tricky)

First-Person Shooter (e.g. Halo, Crysis, Counter-Strike, Call of Duty)

Role Playing Games (e.g. Elder Scrolls, Final Fantasy, Diablo)

Driving / Racing (e.g. Gran Turismo, Nascar, Twisted Metal)

Strategy (e.g. Starcraft, Age of Empires, Command & Conquer)

Massively Multiplayer Online Games (e.g. World of Warcraft, City of Heroes, Everquest)

Parlor (e.g. Poker, Hearts, Blackjack)

Music (e.g. Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Dance Dance Revolution)

Platformer (e.g. Mario, Crash Bandicoot, Sonic)

*9. How many video games have you purchased for yourself within the past year?

None
1 to 3
4 to 6
7 to 10
more than 10

*10. How much money per month do you spend on gaming?

Games

Retail Games

Subscription games

In-game items

Maps and mods

*11. How much money per year do you spend on hardware?

Hardware

PC hardware

Console hardware