Kids who grow up playing video games on console hardware, such as those from Sony (PlayStation), Nintendo (Switch), and Microsoft (Xbox), are more likely to earn a higher annual salary on average versus those who grow up playing games on PC, according to the results of a recent survey of 1,001 Americans that was conducted to “shed light on how childhood gaming habits might influence adult achievement.” PC gamers, who are listed in last place, are listed with an average annual salary of $55,707, while PlayStation gamers lead the results with $62,276. The news comes amid reports about how the PS5 Pro is selling well despite costing $699.99.
We found that 89% of respondents had played video games as children, with 96% believing these experiences positively impacted their lives. Nintendo consoles were the most common, with 70% of participants using them during childhood.
People who played FIFA growing up earn the most as adults ($70,711). Among consoles, PlayStation players have the highest annual salaries as adults ($62,276), earning 12% more than PC users. People who played video games as children are 71% more likely to have received a promotion recently. People who played video games as children earn an average of $5,451 more than those who didn’t.