26 percent vs 17 percent on consoles, 41 percent vs 25. LGBTQ gamers were found to be more likely into playing simulation games than their straight peers. Meanwhile, XBOX had 22 percent of respondents’ support and Nintendo garnered 19 percent. “The survey really shows us that there is a thriving sub-community within the extensive world of gaming that has a voice and impact on the industry at-large,” a Nielsen representative told Out. “LGBTQ+ gamers are active gamers-though this shouldn’t be surprising, as LGBTQ+ consumers are very active consumers of media and tend to be on the cutting edge of most media trends. PlayStation led the pack with a 38 support from LGBTQ gamers. 26 percent vs 17 percent on consoles, 41 percent vs 25 percent on PC, and 40 percent vs 28 percent on mobile.
And which consoles were LGBTQ gamers’ choice? PlayStation led the pack with a 38% support from LGBTQ gamers. While 51 percent supported consoles, only 13 percent said they preferred mobile games. The majority, however, can agree that mobile games are not worth it. 77 percent of LGBTQ gamers owned a console while 29 percent were PC-based. The Nielson gaming survey also found that LGBTQ gamers were more likely to be console owners than PC owners.
