| Do you remember playing your favorite retro video or computer game? Now, graphics and technology have evolved but more than half of Americans say newer isn’t always better. A nationwide survey found more than 3 in 4 Americans would still play classic computer/video games if they were available and almost half say they miss their old favorite so much that they’d be willing to donate money or crowdfund to get a new version of it. 68% who own classic consoles still use them regularly and 1 in 5 bought a classic console recently to play retro games. The most played classic computer (PC) games: Solitaire, Minesweeper, The Sims, The most played classic video games: Super Mario Kart, Super Mario Bros, and Donkey Kong. Why are Americans so obsessed with the classics? More than 3 in 5 say they turn to the old games because they remind them of their childhood and 80% say they feel nostalgic when playing classic games.Take a look at the full report for the most missed games by generation, the classic games people still actively play. |
