# Gamer Wearables Wearables allow for more efficient gaming experiences. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Oct 29, 2020 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gamer-wearables ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## 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. ## 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. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 27, 2020 to Jan 19, 2021 - Published: Oct 29, 2020 - Patterns: [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/experience), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Gamer Wearables trend ### Gamer Wearables Tracking and enhancing gaming experiences with wearables to help improve performance. ### Discreet Wearable Microphones Improving audio quality and blocking out disturbances with discreet wearable microphones for gaming and professional use. ### Haptic Feedback VR Wearables Enhancing VR experiences with over-the-shoulder haptic wearable technology that delivers immersive feedback. ## What the Gamer Wearables trend means for industry ### For 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 for Gamer Wearables Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 71%, activity 60%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 71% - Activity: 60% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Gamer Wearables trend 4 featured examples from Jun 27, 2020 to Jan 19, 2021. - [Haptic Feedback VR Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-wearable): The Conceptual 'Waveform' Haptic Wearable by Kyle Hamm is Immersive (Category: Tech) Implication: Haptic wearables offer opportunity for immersive gaming and movie-watching experiences. - [Gamer-Targeted Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garmin-instinct-esports-edition): The Garmin Instinct Esports Edition Smartwatch Captures Specific Data (Category: Fashion) Implication: Integrating wearable technology into gaming through the development of gamer-targeted wearables. - [Discreet Pro-Grade Wearable Microphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooke-lav): The Hooke Lav Wireless Microphone Works with One Click (Category: Tech) Implication: Companies in the broadcasting industry could benefit from using wearable microphones to capture high-quality audio with one click. - [Luxury eSports Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esports-watch): Just 100 Units of the Fnatic x Gucci Watch are Being Sold (Category: Tech) Implication: High fashion brands can explore collaborations with eSports organizations and create limited-edition collectibles to tap into the growing market of gaming enthusiasts. ## 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)