Game consoles: the new electronic hearth of Canadian families, says MTM study

OTTAWA – Canadians continue to embrace game consoles, and they are playing an increasingly larger role in Canadian families’ media viewing habits, according to a new study from Media Technology Monitor. The study reports nearly half (45%) of Canadian households own a game console. Most popular in high-income households, game consoles are especially likely to be found in homes with children and teens, with four in five of these households owning a console. As this penetration increases, the game console is being transformed from a single-function technology into a media hub, allowing families to access the internet and play video...