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HP India gaming insights in the context of E-Sports were rolled out recently. The growth of the Esports industry is benefiting the Indian gamers’ community with diverse career opportunities and increased earnings, as per the HP India Gaming Landscape Study 2023. The study covering 3000 gamers across 15 Indian cities, highlighted that along with fun and relaxation, gamers are now drawn to gaming for earning money and recognition. The study for the first time covering 500 parents, also highlights a positive shift in parents’ attitudes towards gaming in the last few years.
"As India emerges as one of the top three PC gaming countries globally, we are committed to empowering and enabling gamers through constant innovation and cutting-edge tools. This study allows us to develop a deeper understanding of the gaming landscape and provides colour on the passion and aspirations of the gaming community”, said Ipsita Dasgupta, Senior VP & MD, HP India market.
The earnings from gaming are growing in India as compared to 2022, with nearly half of serious gamers respondents claiming to earn -between 6 to 12 lakh per annum in 2023, according to HP India gaming insights revealed recently.
Sponsorships and E-Sports tournaments have emerged as significant income sources, showcasing the growing importance of the gaming community. The gaming industry in India is also helping gamers try their hands at various career options. Apart from being a gamer, the respondents indicated having eyes on being an influencer or E-Sports management in the future, revealed in the HP India gaming insights.
The study reveals a positive shift in parent’s perspective towards gaming, with 42% of the respondents approving of gaming as a hobby. 40% of parents participating in the study admitted that their perception of gaming has turned positive in the last few years, mainly due to the growth of the industry.
However, concerns about the stability of a gaming career and the potential for social isolation persist among parents. The study shows parents have inadequate information -about gaming prospects in India, as 49% of them depend on friends & family for information.
When it comes to gaming devices, PCs emerge as the preferred choice, with 67% of gamers favoring them over mobile phones. The study also reveals that gamers are willing to invest over INR 1 lakh on average for a gaming PC. Key reasons for preferring PCs over mobiles for gaming include better FPS and display.
HP has introduced ‘HP Gaming Garage’, a free-of-cost online professional certificate program on E-Sports management and Game development. This initiative provides gaming enthusiasts in India with access to curated online modules covering ESports management, game design and game programming, fostering learning and development in these areas. Hosted on edX, the program is available in 12 languages including English, Hindi, and Telugu.