Retro Game Nostalgia Peaks at Age 10

Posted: 2025-04-15 22:51:41 UTC

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A study suggests that nostalgia for retro video games is strongest for the console that was popular when players were around 10 years old.

Nostalgia for video games is linked to childhood experiences.

The preferred retro console is often the one popular during a person's 10th year.