Category
Tech
Delegated Interfaces
4.7
Trend score
Trend
What is the Gamer Wearables trend?
Gamer Wearables: Wearables that track and enhance the gaming experience for avid gamers are on the rise. Products in this space include everything from data-tracking watches to discreet microphones for high quality streaming.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Gamer Wearables trend
As professional gaming becomes increasingly popular, tools and services that enhance the gaming process are sought out by avid gamers. Products that help keep players on track and improving their performance are crucial for professionals and recreational players alike, and discreet, unobstructive items don't complicate the experience for users are especially appealing.
Trend themes
Themes within the Gamer Wearables trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Gamer Wearables
Tracking and enhancing gaming experiences with wearables to help improve performance.
02
Discreet Wearable Microphones
Improving audio quality and blocking out disturbances with discreet wearable microphones for gaming and professional use.
03
Haptic Feedback VR Wearables
Enhancing VR experiences with over-the-shoulder haptic wearable technology that delivers immersive feedback.
Industry implications
What the Gamer Wearables trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Gaming
Opportunities for gaming peripherals and technology improvements to enhance the user experience through wearables and haptic technology.
For
Fashion
Opportunities for luxury brands to tap into the lucrative gaming industry with limited edition branded products such as eSports watches.
For
Health Tech
Opportunities to use wearable technology to monitor health data to optimize performance for professional gamers and for the overall health of the user.
Workshop question
How could your brand help its customers improve their performance?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Gamer Wearables
Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 60%, freshness 9%.
Popularity71%
Activity60%
Freshness9%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
South America
Africa
Evidence
Examples of the Gamer Wearables trend
4 featured examples from Jun 27, 2020 to Jan 19, 2021CategoryTech
Haptic Feedback VR Wearables
The Conceptual 'Waveform' Haptic Wearable by Kyle Hamm is Immersive
Haptic wearables offer opportunity for immersive gaming and movie-watching experiences.
CategoryFashion
Gamer-Targeted Smartwatches
The Garmin Instinct Esports Edition Smartwatch Captures Specific Data
Integrating wearable technology into gaming through the development of gamer-targeted wearables.
CategoryTech
Discreet Pro-Grade Wearable Microphones
The Hooke Lav Wireless Microphone Works with One Click
Companies in the broadcasting industry could benefit from using wearable microphones to capture high-quality audio with one click.
CategoryTech
Luxury eSports Watches
Just 100 Units of the Fnatic x Gucci Watch are Being Sold
High fashion brands can explore collaborations with eSports organizations and create limited-edition collectibles to tap into the growing market of gaming enthusiasts.
