GSMArena's weekly poll reveals smartphone gaming remains the top choice among readers, which isn't shocking for a mobile-focused audience. However, the second-place finisher caught the team off guard. Tablets secured the runner-up position, defying expectations that PC or traditional consoles would claim those spots.

Many households keep older tablets for streaming Netflix or browsing Facebook, devices typically too underpowered for modern gaming. Yet a significant portion of respondents own tablets capable of handling contemporary mobile games. These aren't necessarily flagship models, but they pack enough performance for popular titles.

PC gaming rounded out the top three, with laptops emerging as the preferred platform over desktops. Despite some enthusiasts modding laptop hardware into handheld consoles, traditional gaming remains the norm. Console gaming still maintains a solid user base, though GSMArena's readership skews toward PC enthusiasts.

Game streaming services failed to make meaningful headway, barely registering in the results. VR gaming sits firmly in niche territory, though it surprisingly edged out streaming services. The data suggests mobile and tablet gaming will continue dominating casual markets while traditional platforms serve dedicated gamers.