# Customized Console Accessible 3D printers are changing the face of at-home gaming. By [Gil Cohen](https://www.trendhunter.com/ghaddi), SVP Client Success | Published May 6, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/diy-entertainment ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.9/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Customized Console trend? **Customized Console:** Gamers, hobbyists and even musicians are taking advantage of the ability to customize their favorite forms of entertainment through the use of 3D printing. More accessible and affordable than ever, 3D printers allow users to not only recreate at-home entertainment systems, but even re-imagine them for a more personalized touch. By having a heavy hand in the creation of their own entertainment, consumers become more engaged and excited by these self-made products. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Apr 16 to May 5, 2016 - Published: May 6, 2016 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Multisensation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/multisensation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Themes within the Customized Console trend ### Personalized 3D Printed Entertainment Systems The use of accessible 3D printing technology empowers gamers and hobbyists to create their own customized entertainment systems, allowing for greater consumer engagement. ### DIY and Maker Gaming Peripherals The rise of maker culture is inspiring a new generation of gamers to make modifications to controllers or even create their own peripherals from scratch. ### Remixed Gaming Consoles The modification of classic gaming consoles or retrofitting them for new purposes creates opportunities to unlock new markets and better engage enthusiast audiences. ## What the Customized Console trend means for industry ### For Gaming Industry Game developers can take advantage of the trend of personalized 3D printed entertainment systems by offering customizable options and accessories for their products. ### For 3D Printing Industry The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY entertainment systems by offering accessible and user-friendly 3D printers, as well as creating templates and blueprints for popular gaming peripherals. ### For Maker Culture Industry The rise of maker culture creates opportunities for businesses to engage with a new generation of DIY enthusiasts and offer products and services tailored to their needs and interests. ## Workshop question What one way can your brand add an aspect of maker culture to your commodity, in order to create a sense of self satisfaction within the consumer? ## Trend signals for Customized Console Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 76%, activity 62%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 76% - Activity: 62% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Customized Console trend 5 featured examples from Apr 16 to May 5, 2016. - [DIY Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-box): 'PlayBox' is a 3D-Printed Device for Music, Radio, Videos and Gaming (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create 3D-printed entertainment systems with versatile features. - [DIY 3D-Printed Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-game-console): The 'Pirakeet' Handheld Game Console was Created Using a 3D Printer (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Affordable and home-based 3D printing technology has the potential to disrupt the traditional manufacturing industry by giving consumers more control over the manufacturing proces… - [DIY Arcade Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-machine): This Arcade Machine is Made Using a Raspberry Pi 2 Computer (Category: Tech) Implication: Home-made arcade machines offer the gaming industry an opportunity to tap into the growing trend of retro gaming while also inspiring innovation in the DIY gaming market. - [Remixed Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-gaming-system): This Project Turns the Classic Nintendo 64s into a Portable Gaming System (Category: Tech) Implication: The project presents an opportunity for gaming console manufacturers to explore the market potential of remixed and portable versions of classic gaming systems. - [Gaming Keyboard Joysticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-joystick): The 'KeyStick' is a Nylon Plastic Tool to Transform Ordinary Keyboards (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The KeyStick presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the gaming accessories industry by providing a new and versatile option for gamers. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)