Gaming consoles such as the Playstation and Xbox or a gaming PC, as an example, can have great positive impacts on a user from their certain point of view.

One positive impact of gaming is how it can increase grey matter in a human’s brain, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Grey matter in the brain is a type of tissue connected to the brain and spinal cord and is the main outer layer of the brain.

Gaming can help you socialize with other people online.

When players play online games, it improves their social skills with one another to make new friends online according to the National Library of Medicine.

Gaming potentially can help a player’s attention span while they play.

When players are playing certain games like action/shooter games, they stay focused and keep their full attention on the game.

WJPS teacher Ms. Smith said, “I think there are plenty of benefits that can come from gaming, the drawback is linked to the number of sedentary hours people now spend on devices and have given negative impact on overall health and athletic abilities.”

WJPS teacher Ms. Mills said, “I believe video games played on consoles have a more positive effect on critical thinking skills. I also think playing online with others helps with socialization to an extent. I do not support gaming on iPads/tablets/Phones because they feel there are too many distractions with notification pop ups.”

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