SUMMARY
  • Gaming is becoming more important as it's even shaping the future of kids to become successful as adults.
  • A recent study highlights how PlayStation players get more successful than Xbox gamers who used to play games as kids.
  • Playing games improves a lot of important qualities in kids, which help them become highly paid professionals.

Video games have been there for decades already, and the conflict between studying and playing games has been going on since the beginning. Though parents sometimes encourage their kids to play games, that’s a rare scenario. The common thought process says gaming doesn’t lead to success, but a recent study reveals something extremely contrasting. 

Games are generally to relax the mind, but in most cases, they prove to be addictive for children. Therefore, whether gaming can shape a successful future for a child is an ongoing debate without any solution. However, the latest report says it can lead children to successful careers, especially PlayStation games.

PlayStation Gamers Are Again Surpassing Others in a Different Way

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A recent study proves that PlayStation gamers will achieve more success in their careers as adults.

Video games were initially introduced as pastimes or hobbies. With time, they have now become a profession for loads of gamers across the world. After streaming and e-sports were introduced, the craze has been raised to its peak. There are multiple examples of high-paying e-sports stars or streamers.

Recently, a study by Prodigy Education expressed something unexpected about children gaming. As the report suggests, in some cases, playing games helps kids in various ways; these experiences can even help them achieve a successful career when they grow up.

The study was done comparing the responses from 1,001 Americans who used to play games as kids and how much they got success as adults. The results are surprising, as the reported percentage shows, that among all the platforms, kids who play games on PlayStation will have more success in the future.

The chart says PlayStation gamers generally get an average annual salary of $62,276 after they grow up. That’s the highest. In the second position, there’s Nintendo Switch with an average annual salary of $60,527.

Surprisingly, even in this rising period of PC gaming, PC gamers’ average annual salary is $55.707, which is 12% less than PlayStation players. In this study, Xbox came in at the third rank. This once again highlights the competition between these two consoles and the supremacy of PlayStation.

To sum up the entire point, the report states that “People who played video games as children earned an average of $5,451 more than those who didn’t.

Aside from that, the article also sheds light on the impact of video gaming on the career of kids to explain why they shine more than others.

Impact of Video Games on Children Achieving Success as Adults

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League of Legends is one of those games that helps kids develop multiple skills to shine as they grow up.

The report has analyzed a lot of other aspects, including the games that generally shape the future of kids. In the list, players will see FIFA, Candy Crush, Madden, NFL, Resident Evil, Call of Duty, League of Legends, etc. 

The curiosity is obvious about why these games are helpful in shaping the future of the kids more than others. Among the reasons, the one that comes at the top is problem-solving. While playing games, kids often face different situations and obstacles. Solving these issues gradually strengthens their problem-solving skills. 

Aside from that, playing games boosts hand-eye coordination, encourages a positive attitude, and fosters social interaction with friends. 

Sometimes, playing games buffs creativity. Additionally, playing multiplayer games with friends helps players learn how to work with a team.

This study is done in a small range; therefore, whether the effects will be the same in a wider range or not isn’t yet verified.