As of the third quarter of 2023, around ** percent of the internet users in South Africa played games on any type of device. The smartphone was the most popular device used for gaming in the country, with a share of nearly ** percent. Furthermore, almost ** percent of internet users in South Africa used their laptops or desktops for gaming.
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