How old is too old for gaming?

@yona06 (585)
Indonesia
April 14, 2008 6:57am CST
I'm 25 years old, recently married and I still like playing games although not as much as I used to. My husband on the other hand, is a genuine game buff. He'd spend every little spare time he has to play video games, online games, computer games, etc and sometimes I think he'll be like that until all his hairs fall out and he can't move his fingers. Some people say that he's too old to play games, I say that sometimes too... but then he always defends himself by saying there are much older people still playing games and most of them are usually pretty smart. really? How old do you think is too old to play games? why?
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@pooh08 (671)
• Vietnam
15 Apr 08
I think the life is the big game that we have to play over. So gaming don't have limit old to play.
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@andben (1075)
• Italy
14 Apr 08
I think we are never too old for gaming. Playing is very important. We have to find some time everyday to play.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
I agree that playing is important... but don't you think that there are other things that are more important to do?
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@jhartana (1084)
• Australia
15 Apr 08
I'm 31 and still play games occassionally although not too frequent as before. I'm married and I feel I never get too old for play games. My wife on the hand thinks that playing games is no longer suited to my age. Well I've explained to her that I only play occassionally maybe once or twice every fortnight I only play for 2 hours max everytime and she think it's still too much. Well she may be right that I am now married and have much more important responsibilities to be done but I have to do what she says basically. I can come back playing games if I got extra time to relax.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
Hi, jhartana.. you are the first one to almost agree that there is an age too old to play games. I'm sorry to say that at this moment I agree with the majority :) I think it's nice that you listen to your wife and play less, it shows that you appreciate her. If you can still carry out your responsibilities in a good way I'm sure your wife wouldn't mind at all that you play games. Maybe.. you can even influence her to play with you so she can enjoy it too :)
@sedel1027 (17846)
• Cupertino, California
14 Apr 08
OMG Why is 25 too old to play video games? My husband is 27 and still plays. We know people in their 40’s that play. In fact, if you look at current gaming number, the largest group of gamers is people over 30 who grew up with video games. Even most people in the industry that program them are over 30 now. There is nothing wrong with people playing video games at any age.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
Is that really true? My husband often tells me about that too, but I always think he says that just to defend himself :)
@moneyandgc (3428)
• United States
15 Apr 08
I don't think you are ever too old to play. My husband is 30 and I will be 30 next month; we both enjoy video games still. We play Rock Band together on the Xbox 360. My husband doesn't play in every spare minute though. He plays at night after we have had family time and have finished doing whatever needs to be done like errands. I don't mind that he plays; at least I know where he is and he doesn't ignore his responsibilities.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
I agree that it is better for me knowing that my husband likes to stay at home, even though he spends his time playing games. I know a lot of women with husbands that go out all night not knowing where they are and what they're up to. Thank you for your response.
@Gesusdid (1676)
• United States
15 Apr 08
well i say theres no age limit on gaming to me , ill always play video games , like right now , i dont have the funds as of now to spare for the lastest Next Gen console, so i play my oldies like my super nintendo , not all the time but sometimes , rarely at that when i dont have anything else to do , so i guess you can call me a casual gamer..but if i had the money to buy the games i would always be playing them
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
You don't have to have the latest next gen consoles to play fun games. I think the nintendo was fun enough for me :) But being able to play the newest games is actually one of the biggest motivations for my hubby to do better at work and find more money, lol. Thank you for your response.
@Mythion (188)
• Israel
15 Apr 08
If you like it every age is acceptable, it can sometimes be really helpful to get loosen up from the hard everyday life... and it will prevent Alzheimer in more older ages because it keeps the brain active.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
What an interesting statement. Can it really prevent alzheimer? I must look into that. Thank you for your info.
@Mythion (188)
• Israel
15 Apr 08
I am not sure about gaming preventing alzheimer but I do know that making your mind work hard and think alot at an older age is proven to be alzheimer preventive and playing games does make your mind work(certain types, I guess strategy games, puzzles, and general games that require concentration, thinking and such are good).
@koikoikoi (1246)
• United States
15 Apr 08
I think their is no age limit on gaming, you know? I mean a game is a game, fun is fun, and you like it, you like it you know? That is like saying once you get old or older you can no longer play video games. I will always love video games. Why? Well you know they are fun and not addictive but I'm sorry I can't figure out the word but they're fun.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
is gaming fun? yes, I do agree with you on that. But is it not addictive? I'd have to disagree :) For some people, it's just hard to stop once you feel the pleasures of gaming, lol. I've had my times of addiction to gaming too :)
• United States
14 Apr 08
Okay, I'm 32, and my husband is 30. We've been married for 12 years. He loves video games, computer games, etc. So do our kids. I really think that he will enjoy them forever. That being said, he plays much less than he used to, because he just does not have the time that he used to have. Does it bother me? Nope. I knew I married a gamer, and with the new technologies coming out all of the time, it does not surprise me that he is still one. The funny thing is, his dad (who is like almost 50) used to hate video games. Now he has an X-Box 360 and he plays all of the time. lol I think they are a good stress reliever, and its not a big deal.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
That's nice to know. thank you for sharing. I wonder if I can persuade my dad and my in-law to play games too? any tips? lol...
@littleone3 (2063)
14 Apr 08
You can never be too old for gaming. I still play games and i am 35. I also own my own Nintendo DS Lite and PS2. I find playing games is a great way to relieve stress. I've had many a fun hour playing games with my children on our Nintendo Wii.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
Hi littleone, thank you for your response. I too thought that way. My dad used to play the PS with me when I was younger. he was around your age that time and he was a hardcore player. But then he eventually stopped because he was busy working and now he's telling me and my hubby that we're too old to be gaming, and we don't eve have any children yet. I used to disagree with him, but some how what he says is getting on to me.
@se7enthbird (8307)
• Philippines
15 Apr 08
i am 34 and still on gaming, i am waiting for the day where my two year old can play with me too. gaming release tensions, in keeps me away from thinking too much about work when i am at home. i think as long as you can still push those buttons. as long as you are still enjoying then there is no way of stopping. we still need to be a child at heart even we are matured.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
Hi.. that's exactly what my husband always says. that he needs to play to keep his mind off work. but sometimes i think he keeps his mind off work and being a child at heart just a bit too long, lol.
@tessah (6617)
• United States
15 Apr 08
im 39.. my husband is 29.. our daughter is 8.. and this entire house games. yer never, or shouldnt be anyways, too old to play and have fun, regardless of whether its eq, wow, coh, twister, chess, d&d, hide & seek or tag. being "mature" so that you feel yer too old to play, is having one foot already in the grave. whats the point in that?
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
That certainly is an interesting way to look at it :) I guess having fun really is one of the secrets to staying young. Thank you for your response.
@98765m (1017)
• India
14 Apr 08
Well,I think there is no age limit to play games. Be it a 10 year old,or a 70 year old,both are feeling relaxed and cooled after playing games. So,definitely I don't think one should stop playing games just because he became older. As far as it reduces your tiredness and happiness,you can play games for ever. Cheers ! Good day to both of you. Happy playing games.
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
Thank you for your response. The problem is, for my hubby, he's so addicted to playing games he just doesn't know when to stop. He can play till dawn and, rather than reducing his tiredness, he ends up so tired and sleepy when he wakes up.
• Canada
15 Apr 08
I don't think you can be too old for video games, they are fun and good for hand/eye co-ordination, I don't see anything wrong with playing them as long as they do not consume your whole life because as you get older you have kids and grand kids and things to do with your kids, but if you got no kids and you have time and that is what you like doing then go ahead, i don't see the big deal
@yona06 (585)
• Indonesia
15 Apr 08
Yes, I agree on that. gaming is certainly good for hand/eye coordination. come to think of it.. I think I had better hand and eye coordination when I was gaming a lot more often. Thank you for your input.
• Philippines
27 Jun 08
I think there is no age limit with that. It depends on the persons, I he/she feels fun or exited playing games, Go ahead play games. The important thing is that your happy. ^^
@thebeing (657)
• Romania
13 May 08
well, as other said, i don't think age could/should/would stop someone play games (i think we're only talking about computer/video games). On the other hand, one must stop playing a game when there is no time to play. I mean, i know a lot of people who play games instead of doing homework, they play games, et cetera. :) So, there is a time when one must grow up and set aside the PC/video games, but not entirely. :)
@reene0225 (351)
• United States
13 May 08
I'm 20 and like to play video games. My boyfriend will be 32 at the end of this month and loves to play video games and Everquest (an online game). He plays that everyday for hours. I don't think there is really an age limit to video games. If you like to play them and your 50 then play them. It helps take stress away and keeps your mind off of bad things that may have happened in your life recently.
@hellcowboy (7374)
• United States
27 Jun 08
If you have a passion for video games,and it is something that brings you joy,and excites you,then I think you are never to old to play video games,because video games are a lot of fun,and a good way to relieve stress after a long day.
23 May 08
you can never be too oldd to play games!!!
• United States
23 May 08
Depends on your gaming system! Some games are for kids/teens, as adults won't understand it- XBOX360 maybe. Wii is for all ages, 'cuz of it's family related atmosphere.
@taqinaka (429)
• Malaysia
27 Jun 08
I think you can play games as long as you want.Maybe a 100 years old man wouldnt like to play a shooter game like Half-life,but he can still play games like,solitaire,Civ 4 and such.