From: wiwiriya@rodan.acs.syr.edu (Wirta Wiriyan)
Newsgroups: rec.games.video
Subject: Video Games Survey
Date: 15 Nov 92 21:30:53 GMT
Distribution: usa
Organization: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY


   This is a survey to investigate the popularity of video games 
among Americans. Please answer the questions as completely as 
possible.
   In several questions in the questionnaire, the term "ideal 
system" refers to the best system you want.

   Send completed survey to wiwiriya@mailbox.syr.edu




--------------------Survey begins here------------------------

I.  About Yourself
===================

    Age : [ ] under 16  [ ] 16 to 20    [ ] 21 to 30    
	  [ ] 31 to 50  [ ] 51 and above
 
    Sex : [ ] Male      [ ] Female
	

II. The Systems and Games
==========================

    1. Have you heard of the following systems ?
       Super NES         [ ] Yes [ ] No
       Sega Genesis      [ ] Yes [ ] No
       TurboGrafx-16     [ ] Yes [ ] No
       Neo Geo           [ ] Yes [ ] No


    2. Have you used any of the following systems ?
       Super NES         [ ] Yes [ ] No
       Sega Genesis      [ ] Yes [ ] No
       TurboGrafx-16     [ ] Yes [ ] No
       Neo Geo           [ ] Yes [ ] No


    3. Of the four systems listed below, please check those that 
       you own currently :
		[ ] Super NES                    
		[ ] Sega Genesis                         
		[ ] TurboGrafx-16                        
		[ ] Neo Geo                              
		[ ] None of the above


    4. Please estimate the number of games you currently
       have for each of the following four systems :
		[   ] Super NES                                  
		[   ] Sega Genesis                                       
		[   ] TurboGrafx-16                                      
		[   ] Neo Geo
		[   ] None of the above                                          


    5. Please indicate the latest video game system that you
       purchased :
		[ ] Super NES
		[ ] Sega Genesis
		[ ] TurboGrafx-16
		[ ] Neo Geo
		[ ] None of the above


    6. Please rank the following according to their
       influence on your purchase of a system/game cartridge :
       (1 - the most;  7 - the least)
		[ ] price               [ ] capabilities        
		[ ] packaging           [ ] magazine review     
		[ ] ease of use         [ ] word of mouth
		[ ] others


Please answer questions 7 to 11 according to your best estimate :
(Even if you don't know about any of the system, answer the 
questions based on your perception of the system)


    7. Please rate each system according to their prices :
			Low Price                   High Price
       [ ] Super NES        1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Sega Genesis     1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] TurboGrafx-16    1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Neo Geo          1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Ideal System     1      2      3      4      5


    8. Please rate each system according to their visual appeal 
       (how they look physically) :
			  Poor                         Good
       [ ] Super NES        1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Sega Genesis     1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] TurboGrafx-16    1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Neo Geo          1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Ideal System     1      2      3      4      5


    9. Please rate each system according to their capabilities 
       (graphics, sound, etc.) :
			  Poor                         Good
       [ ] Super NES        1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Sega Genesis     1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] TurboGrafx-16    1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Neo Geo          1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Ideal System     1      2      3      4      5


   10. Please rate each system according to their product 
       assortment/variety (number of games offered, joysticks,
       other accessories, etc.) :
		      Small variety               Large variety
       [ ] Super NES        1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Sega Genesis     1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] TurboGrafx-16    1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Neo Geo          1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Ideal System     1      2      3      4      5


   11. Please rate each system according to their ease of use :
			Difficult                      Easy
			  to use                      to use
       [ ] Super NES        1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Sega Genesis     1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] TurboGrafx-16    1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Neo Geo          1      2      3      4      5
       [ ] Ideal System     1      2      3      4      5


   12. Which of the following four video game magazines do you 
       read ? (Check all that apply)
		[ ] Nintendo Power              
		[ ] Electronics Gaming Monthly
		[ ] GamePro                     
		[ ] VG&CE
		[ ] None of the above


   13. If you own a video game system, will current advertisement
       influence your purchase of game cartridges ?
		[ ] Yes         
		[ ] No


   14. Which of the following services do you want most after 
       purchasing a system/game cartridge ?
		[ ] 800-number hint/tip line            
		[ ] phone ordering service
		[ ] customer service for general questions
		[ ] other (please specify) _____________________
		[ ] none of the above


   15. Please rank the following four types of games according to 
       your preferences :
	    (1 - the most;  4 - the least)
		[ ] arcade;    e.g. Gradius              
		[ ] adventure; e.g. Legend of Zelda              
		[ ] puzzle;    e.g. Tetris               
		[ ] sports;    e.g. Joe Montana's Sportstalk Football   
	   

III. Feelings
==============

    1. Do you like playing video games ?        
		[ ] Yes 
		[ ] No
       Please state reason : 



    2. What do you think of video games in general? Good or bad?
       Please state reason : 

	      


IV. Miscellaneous
==================

    1. Do you own a computer ?  
		[ ] Yes 
		[ ] No
       (If your answer is No, skip to question 4)

	
    2. Are you planning to purchase more computer games than 
       video games in the next 12 months ?
		[ ] Yes 
		[ ] No          
		[ ] Don't know


    3. Which do you prefer better, computer game or video game ?
		[ ] computer game       
		[ ] video game
		[ ] like them equally


    4. Do you think computer games can compete with video games ?
		[ ] Yes         
		[ ] No          
		[ ] Not sure



Thank you again for your time !


----------------------Survey ends here--------------

Please email completed survey to wiwiriya@mailbox.syr.edu


Wirta Wiriyan
wiwiriya@mailbox.syr.edu
Newsgroups: rec.games.video