With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, many lovebirds are planning for the most romantic day of the year. Think candlelit dinners, couples massages, surprise getaways, or … video gaming?
Move over chocolates and roses, because it turns out the secret to a deeper, more satisfying connection is what happens when the games begin and the lights go down. Fresh data conducted by Logitech G, in partnership with independent research firm Antenna Insights, reveals that playing video games together is the ultimate way to boost your romantic relationship.
Surveying over 1,500 Australians aged 18-45, Logitech G found that those who play video games with their partner at least once a week have double the net relationship satisfaction (+47.3) compared to those who rarely or never game together (+24.0).
Some 44% of those surveyed play video games with their partner occasionally or regularly, while 22% play rarely and 34% never do.
What’s more is that partners who play video games together regularly (at least once a week) enjoy nearly 17 hours of quality time together per week — about 3.8 hours more than those who only game occasionally (less than once a week).
Put simply, couples who game together stay together.
“Logitech G’s latest research shows that for many couples, the secret to a stronger connection this Valentine’s Day is actually found at the console. We’re finding that gaming isn’t just a solo hobby; it’s a powerful tool for quality time, communication, and teamwork in romantic relationships,” commented Daniel Hall, Senior Category Manager at Logitech G ANZ.
The study coincides with the recent launch of Logitech G’s Astro A20 X Gaming Headset, powered by PLAYSYNC technology, which enables players to easily switch between consoles with a single button press.
The top reasons couples enjoy gaming together are that it gives them something fun to do as a team (52% of respondents), helps them relax and de-stress (47%), and brings them closer as a couple (46%).
