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Custom Consoles

Gamers merge digital lifestyles with reality by personalizing their gaming systems

Implications - Many consumers immerse themselves in the world of video games as they provide the ability to express one’s individuality and shut out the stresses of daily life. Now, through customized consoles and gaming systems, gamers are going beyond the basic activity of gaming and seeking ways to incorporate their real-world preferences into their online lives. Custom consoles express a gamer’s individuality while also allowing two disparate worlds to meet.
Trend Themes
1. Customization - Gamers are seeking ways to incorporate their real-world preferences into their online lives through customized consoles and gaming systems.
2. Niche Markets - Companies can appeal to particular niche markets by determining what their ideals are, and then manufacturing tailored products that reflect them.
3. Intimidating Console Cases - Console cases that have a badass look with a unique design and color scheme are tailored towards the hardcore gamers.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Industry - Gaming companies can incorporate customizable and personalized features into their consoles and systems to attract gamers who want to express their individuality.
2. Tech Industry - Tech companies can collaborate with gaming companies to create customized consoles and gaming systems that appeal to niche markets and incorporate new technology.
3. Design Industry - Design companies can collaborate with gaming and tech companies to create unique and aesthetically pleasing console cases that appeal to hardcore gamers and niche markets.
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6 Featured, 32 Examples:
416,308 Total Clicks
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Featured Examples

Intimidating Console Cases
Intimidating Console Cases
The Calibur11 MLG Vault Takes Your Gaming to the Next Level
The Calibur11 MLG Vault is an Xbox 360 case designed for the hardcore gamer. This case is endorsed by the MLG (Major League Gaming) and is designed to improve the performance of your console. The Calibur11… MORE
Superhero Game Systems
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Tony Stark's Ironman Xbox 360 Console is One of a Kind
Customized by Zachariah Perry Cruse, this Ironman Xbox 360 is a piece of technology that many would love to get their hands on. The system is a marvel (pun intended) in itself, with the Ironman red/gold… MORE
Gold-Plated Consoles
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Computer Choppers Gives the Midas Touch to the Golden PS3 Slim
Computer Choppers has announced a 24K golden PS3 Slim console and controller. Details are leaking out slowly, with only one picture, and no pricing announced--only the teaser that just five of these Midas-touched… MORE
Solid Gold Gaming Systems
Solid Gold Gaming Systems
The 24kt Xbox 360 Will Truly Make You a King Among Geeks
Here's a question: how do you show off your brand new video game console when everyone else has already got one? The answer is that you turn your regular old Xbox into a godly 24kt Xbox 360. Of course… MORE
play_circle_filled Sci-Fi Gamer Console Cases
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The 'TRON: Legacy' Xbox 360 is the Baddest Gaming Box in Town
Don't get me wrong, I love my Xbox 360 and all but, I would much prefer to own the 'TRON: Legacy' Xbox 360. This unique case mod was designed by Memods, an Xbox 360 case-modding company. Memods has designed… MORE
play_circle_filled Gamer Breakfast Boxes
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XToaster360 Console Does Not Really Make Toast
The XToaster360 Console is a non-functional twist on toasty breakfast food. This crazy console is actually a toaster that got gutted out and filled with the Xbox 360's insides. I'm not sure why it adorns… MORE

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