82% of Australians play video games, according to data from the 2025 Australia Plays study. Looking at households, most have two or more devices for playing video games at 74% while almost half have three or more game devices. As for why Australians play games, a "sense of achievement" was the most important for 91% of respondents. 77% of Australians play games socially, with Australia Plays observing that "social play is inversely related to age" with older respondents tending to play games solo. "Video games have benefits beyond just providing fun, joy, and entertainment, which include providing connection with others, learning and education opportunities and mental health benefits."