How many older gamers like myself play the DS regularly?

Hi,

I'm just wondering how many older gamers play their DS regularly like myself.
I do realize that I'm not the only older gamer (I'm 46), but have a teenager who
feels very embarrassed that mom is still playing video games. It's kind of ironic since the reason
I originally purchsed the DS Phat almost 4 years ago was for this same person but a few years
after the purchase I was the one who was hooked on playing it, lol. I find playing
my DS not only entertaining but also as a way to wind down from a stressful day of work and to keep
my memory working with some challenging DS games. I also have a Gamecube but no longer
play it and just focus on the DS. Why should it matter what age a person is if
they are enjoy playing the DS, yet some people will always think of video games as something one
should outgrow as they reach adulthood. I plan on playing video games for many years to come even
though noone I know who is my age plays them. Thanks for reading this and any thoughts/feedback
would be appreciated.

I'm 25 years old and do not plan to stop gaming anytime soon. IMO you're more mature if you're not desperately trying to be mature. A lot of 18-88 are like that though, bragging how mature they are.

Your kid doesn't need to be ashamed of anything.

I'm not any older than 20 years. But I just imported a DS. I haven't played it yet, since it's at home and I'm stuck in the army. But I'm pretty sure it's going to be fun, AND I am pretty sure I will play games until the day I die.

One does not outgrow games, it outgrows you. And then you get new ones ;)

It's because it's the usual stereotype that it's the childen/teens/youngsters who play the video games, while the parents are scolding them for playing too much. The gameplay and style usually don't suit the elder ones. That's why they tend not to play vidoe games.

When they see the scene like this, they are going to laugh out loud. LOL
Don't feel unhappy about it. When you see something funny, you will act similarly by reaction.

You shouldn't be affected by others simply because how they think who should usually play video games. There are nothing wrong about playing video games if you are in moderation. Strictly speaking, it's just one kind of sports. ;-)

Go ask the teenage why an older person can't play games. See how it responds. :-D

I'm 25 years old and do not plan to stop gaming anytime soon. IMO you're more mature if you're not desperately trying to be mature. A lot of 18-88 are like that though, bragging how mature they are.

Your kid doesn't need to be ashamed of anything.

dirktu

I agre with dirktu, and im 15 and I play my DS regularly as well as my Wii.

I'm 32, and the DS is easily my most played system. I think it's primaily due to the types of games, which can easily appeal to an old group. I love what many would call the casual games, thie CrossworDs, Soduko, Brain Age, and Puzzle Quest, but I also enjoy the games that feel more like games I grew up with than most console games today: Castlevania, NSMB, FFIV, Sonic Rush etc...

I also bought both of my parents DSs two years ago for Chrstmas and they're in their 50's. My partner who is in his 60's regularly plays my DS and I'm considering buying myself a new one (saw the new teal onecoming out) so he can have the old one. (He's already said he doesn't want a new one)

26 here, will game until the day i die. Wooohooo!

Have you noticed all the DS advertising aimed at adult females? Most of the marketing of the Brain Age-type games, for example, is geared towards adults.

While I haven't been playing the DS, specifically, all that much, I did recently upgrade to a DS Lite to give my aging wrists and eyes a break and hope to take advantage of all the fun casual games available for this system.

Im fourteen, and some people are embarrassed when I play my DS, as they have the impression of Nintendo being for younger children around the age of 10 or younger. In my opinion, I think it's cool that (you) can find enjoyment in something thought to be for younger children. In a way, you're brave for actually playing what and how you want, instead of being embarrassed.

Why shouldn't you do something that you like doing? Even though I take a few jabs, I still play my DS in front of them, sometimes playing Animal Crossing, sometimes a shooter like Metroid.

I'm 22 and play my DS and all my consols regulary. I am the only girl I know of who plays games on a regular basis or even at all. I will carry on gaming until my lights are out because its something I enjoy.

@Thread starter

If you wouldnt have posted this question over here i woyld have, i'm 26 n sometimes it felt out of my age to play the DS.

But then someone told me "YOU CANT LIVE YOUR LIFE FOR OTHERS"..............Do what u enjoy doing, why shud u be ashamed????

I think it's great that you're enjoying gaming! I think that's something that is good about this sudden boom in the casual market, it makes it accessible and acceptable for anyone of any age to play. To be honest, there are a lot more 'mature' gamers then you may think. I'm only 18 myself but I work in a Gamestation and we get customers of all different ages. In fact I had a customer telling me how he plays on the Wii and he was in his 80's! Firefly00

I believe DS and Wii bring more typical non-gamers to the gaming scenes due to their unique playing style (more user-friendly to them too)

Im 22 and me and my husband play games all the time,my son is 4 and loves his mammy playing on games. Im getting a psp for xmas! I play on my DS just about every night,i dont see why anyone should be embarressed by it.

Hi everyone, just wanted to say thanks to everyone who responded to my post. It's nice
to hear from people who do not think anything is wrong with playing the DS when you are my
age (46). I was wondering why some people think it's okay to spend mindless hours
watching tv but not okay to spend time with games that are in the categories of strategy, puzzles and
many others genres when one is really giving their brain a workout. Thanks again and happy DS gaming!

Hi,

I'm just wondering how many older gamers play their DS regularly like myself.
I do realize that I'm not the only older gamer (I'm 46), but have a teenager who
feels very embarrassed that mom is still playing video games. It's kind of ironic since the reason
I originally purchsed the DS Phat almost 4 years ago was for this same person but a few years
after the purchase I was the one who was hooked on playing it, lol. I find playing
my DS not only entertaining but also as a way to wind down from a stressful day of work and to keep
my memory working with some challenging DS games. I also have a Gamecube but no longer
play it and just focus on the DS. Why should it matter what age a person is if
they are enjoy playing the DS, yet some people will always think of video games as something one
should outgrow as they reach adulthood. I plan on playing video games for many years to come even
though noone I know who is my age plays them. Thanks for reading this and any thoughts/feedback
would be appreciated.

shyacoustic