The survey shows that 21 percent of gamers use pirated software, but 73 percent of those would have paid for the games if free versions weren't available.

Also shown was 43 percent of all that played pirated software download more than 15 titles a year. More than 74 percent of the downloaded games come from Internet sites or peer-to-peer programs, while 21 percent are copies made from friends. 64 percent of those who play copied games have mod chips installed in their consoles.