The 3D-printed phone case helps players catch Pokemon with precision. The extreme popularity of Pokémon Go has led to many other accessories and platforms to be designed to aid players in their quest to catch all the Pokémon. The case serves as a guide for launching Pokéballs to capture the Pokémon. It keeps the player's fingers in a straight line to improve accuracy.
Jon Cleaver is the mastermind behind the 3D-printed phone case. The plans are available for free download on My Mini Factory if the player has access to a 3D printer to make the thin plastic phone case. The phone case plans are also only currently designed to fit an iPhone 6/6s.
The 3D-printed phone case is only one such phone accessory aimed to boost the amount of Pokémon players try to catch.
3D-Printed Gaming Cases
This 3D-Printed Phone Case Makes It Easier to Play Pokémon Go
Trend Themes
1. Gaming Accessory Design - Designers can create a whole new marketplace of gaming accessories that offer better physical control of gameplay, such as haptic feedback gloves and precision aiming cases.
2. Collaborative Open Design - Open source plans for gaming accessories can be shared and modified by users to improve upon existing designs or create entirely new ones.
3. Mobile Gaming Evolution - The popularity of mobile gaming continues to fuel innovative solutions to enhance players' experiences with physical accessories that are designed for gameplay on mobile devices.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Manufacturers of consumer electronics can focus on designing gaming accessories that improve precision and control in mobile games such as 3D-printed and customizable phone cases.
2. Gaming - Gaming companies can create new product lines focused on developing mobile gaming accessories and offer licensing deals to 3D-printed design contributors.
3. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can focus on improvements in materials and production of customized mobile gaming accessories, allowing gamers to create and control their own designs or repair their existing gaming gear.