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[Foghorn Leghorn]

Performed on behalf of online cash-back shopping site Ebates, the survey probed deeply into the desires of 12- to 17-year-olds.

88 percent of them said they most wanted to get some sort of gadget, come family gifting time. The most desired item among them was the iPhone.

You might think that the survey somehow equated "iPhone" with "cell phone." But, no. These kids know their brands, and only 12 percent of them were most desperate for a Samsung Galaxy phone, as opposed to 32 percent for Apple's offering.

Indeed, the second most desired gadget was another Apple product: the iPad.

The iPhone wasn't the most popular choice of gadget among boys. They -- clearly needing to release copious amounts of pent-up boyishness -- chose the PlayStation 4 as their No. 1.

However, such was the iPhone dominance among the girls' desires (41 percent) that the overall results gave Apple the win.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-57610534-71/kids-no-1-holiday-wish-the-iphone-says-a-survey/

buy me a Samsung if old.

 

[goomba]

ps4 is kiddy confirmed

 

[Crimsonclaw111]

So much TESTOSTERONE on PSN.

Sounds good though for Sony.

 

[Brianimaniac]

Little turds should be getting a 3DS. PS4 will be better next Christmas.

 

[spats]

So much TESTOSTERONE on PSN.

Sounds good though for Sony.

PS4 - it'll grow hair on your chest.

399.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

That's half the market right there. Now Sony needs to lock up the grown ass men who act like little boys and they'll fucking own this holiday season.

 

[Burger_Baron]

PS4 is for kids?

 

[Monty Mole]

This flies in the face of those who don't think smartphones and tablets are competing with PS4. Very, very, very few parents are going to buy their kids both a smartphone/tablet and a games console this Christmas. 10 years ago, the games console would have been top of that list.

Also, a tablet is probably a better buy as a parent for their child than a games console. Like a PC, it's more versatile, has tons of free stuff on it and also educational apps in addition to games.

 

[akachan ningen]

ps4 is kiddy confirmed

Knack is gonna clean up.

 

[nib95]

This flies in the face of those who don't think smartphones and tablets are competing with PS4. Very, very, very few parents are going to buy their kids both a smartphone/tablet and a games console this Christmas. 10 years ago, the games console would have been top of that list.

For some reason the idea of buying a kid under 16 an iPad or an iPhone just doesn't sit well with me. Though a games console is not so bad.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

This flies in the face of those who don't think smartphones and tablets are competing with PS4. Very, very, very few parents are going to buy their kids both a smartphone/tablet and a games console this Christmas.

Knowing parents these days, they'll probably go with the cellphone since it doubles as Lowjack.

 

[BenouKat]

I'm a kid then.

 

[GoofsterStud]

Surprisingly good news for gaming.... I am still amazed it was not an apple product and am even more amazed that the top item isn't even in toysrus top gift list. Lol

 

[goomba]

This flies in the face of those who don't think smartphones and tablets are competing with PS4. Very, very, very few parents are going to buy their kids both a smartphone/tablet and a games console this Christmas. 10 years ago, the games console would have been top of that list.

unless they buy both in one... wii u

 

[Chuck Norris]

This flies in the face of those who don't think smartphones and tablets are competing with PS4. Very, very, very few parents are going to buy their kids both a smartphone/tablet and a games console this Christmas. 10 years ago, the games console would have been top of that list.

Also, a tablet is probably a better buy as a parent for their child than a games console. Like a PC, it's more versatile, has tons of free stuff on it and also educational apps in addition to games.

But it is the top of that list...

 

[Jtrizzy]

"The survey probed deeply into the desires of 12-17 year olds"...was it really necessary to word it hat way? Lol

 

[Monty Mole]

But it is the top of that list...

No, the iPhone was. The PS4 was only top of the list if you singled out the boys.

"The survey probed deeply into the desires of 12-17 year olds"...was it really necessary to word it hat way? Lol

 

[HORRORSHØW]

Now Sony needs to lock up the grown ass men who act like little boys and they'll fucking own this holiday season.

I think quite a bit of Gaffers are getting a PS4, thank you very much.

 

[sechsterangriff]

An avalanche of American 12 year olds. Just what PSN needed to become more like Xbox Live

 

[komplanen]

I guess MS should have bought more "most wanted toy" segments in popular catalogs.

 

[captainpat]

A Headset with every ps4....shit.

 

[Foghorn Leghorn]

This flies in the face of those who don't think smartphones and tablets are competing with PS4. Very, very, very few parents are going to buy their kids both a smartphone/tablet and a games console this Christmas. 10 years ago, the games console would have been top of that list.

Boys want the PS4, they aren't asking for smartphones/tablets in addition to the PS4. Next year my kids get new phones and minis, we do every other year. But with steam box coming out we may skip my sons upgrades next year and go with that instead.

 

[Frumix]

Knack is gonna clean up.

Ain't no kids buying Knack or Puppeteer or Rayman.
All they want is their dose of CoD and Asscreed.

 

[Domino792]

A Headset with every ps4....shit.

Our nice quiet multiplayer is done for.

 

[Frillen]

For some reason the idea of buying a kid under 16 an iPad or an iPhone just doesn't sit well with me. Though a games console is not so bad.

Take a trip to your nearby school and you will be surprised.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Wonder where XB1 and the Wii U were on that list then?

 

[Radec]

Even kids knows whats up.

 

[kittens]

The "pent-up boyishness" line is stupid. Playing video games isn't boyish. Tons of girls, women, and people of other genders play video games.

 

[Alchemist]

Aaaand this is where Knack comes in.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

Wonder where XB1 and the Wii U were on that list then?

I honestly expect Wii Classic to be higher than both of them.

 

[molnizzle]

No, the iPhone was. The PS4 was only top of the list if you singled out the boys.

10 years ago a games console wouldn't have topped little girls' lists either.

 

[Donthizz#]

#NOPS4HEADSET lets do this people.

 

[The Smoking Bun]

This is where I appreciate Microsoft's marketing style more. They present X-Box akin to a home theatre, set top box, blu-ray player and all in one entertainment solution. Very much a tablet that streams to your TV.

Sony on the other hand is all... BUT OUR NEW $400 DOLLAR TOY

The games industry is today larger than the film industry. Some respect thnk plox!

 

[Goodacre0081]

shit sure has changed since I was a kid. my parents never would have bought me a gift that required them to sign a 3 year contract.

 

[Foghorn Leghorn]

Wonder where XB1 and the Wii U were on that list then?

Xbox scared off most parents and kids with their no used/rented game fiasco.

 

[Pop]

A Headset with every ps4....shit.

Multiplayer should be entertaining this holiday.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

This is where I appreciate Microsoft's marketing style more. They present X-Box akin to a home theatre, set top box, blu-ray player and all in one entertainment solution. Very much a tablet that streams to your TV.

Sony on the other hand is all... BUT OUR NEW $400 DOLLAR TOY

The games industry is today larger than the film industry. Some respect thnk plox!

To be fair, most of the biggest successes in the past decade or so of film have been movies that pandered mainly to children/manchildren. Also, Sony's box isn't the one that comes with a waggle camera.

 

[Infernal Monkey]

Kids want in on the only console that has a 1080p version of best-selling kids game Call of Duty this year.

 

[The Smoking Bun]

The "pent-up boyishness" line is stupid. Playing video games isn't boyish. Tons of girls, women, and people of other genders play video games.

Then they forget that when they spend all day playing casual shit like Temple Run

 

[Bundy]

PS4 teh ki....

ps4 is kiddy confirmed

-_-

 

[Dennis]

Boys: PS4

Girls: iPhone

All gender stereotypes confirmed to be true.

 

[pieatorium]

To be fair, most of the biggest successes in the past decade or so of film have been movies that pandered mainly to children/manchildren. Also, Sony's box isn't the one that comes with a waggle camera.

er what? the yearly blockbuster is definitely aimed there but if you want that Titanic money you gotta get chicks on board

 

[SwiftDeath]

This is where I appreciate Microsoft's marketing style more. They present X-Box akin to a home theatre, set top box, blu-ray player and all in one entertainment solution. Very much a tablet that streams to your TV.

Sony on the other hand is all... BUT OUR NEW $400 DOLLAR TOY

The games industry is today larger than the film industry. Some respect thnk plox!

Most people would want all gaming platforms to sell as much as possible

Help the industry out/make devs money/devs afford the standard hookers and coke etc.

As such I think getting the younger ones interested in the new consoles is a good way to do that personally

 

[Foghorn Leghorn]

This is where I appreciate Microsoft's marketing style more. They present X-Box akin to a home theatre, set top box, blu-ray player and all in one entertainment solution. Very much a tablet that streams to your TV.

Except it isn't portable and most people go Apple for tablets. If they want to stream from a tablet the Apple TV is $99.

 

[Pop-O-Matic]

er what? the yearly blockbuster is definitely aimed there but if you want that Titanic money you gotta get chicks on board

Done.

 

[Dukey]

This is a reminder to throw the included headset into the trash once my PS4 pre-order arrives.

 

[Biker19]

This shows that even kids have more of an interest for PS4 much more so than either Xbox One or Wii U.

Except it isn't portable and most people go Apple for tablets. If they want to stream from a tablet the Apple TV is $99.

I agree. Most people own a tablet for their living room fix nowadays.

 

[Coolwhip]

The COD crowd.

 

[SwiftDeath]

Surprising. Is Sony driving a super-efficient PR camapaign that targets these ages or are these kids just well informed?

Honestly I think the internet is selling these consoles better than anything else at present

And the online message has been strongly PS4 since before E3

 

[goomba]

This is where I appreciate Microsoft's marketing style more. They present X-Box akin to a home theatre, set top box, blu-ray player and all in one entertainment solution. Very much a tablet that streams to your TV.

Sony on the other hand is all... BUT OUR NEW $400 DOLLAR TOY

The games industry is today larger than the film industry. Some respect thnk plox!

what? did you just say the xbone is a tablet ??