Category
Tech
Embedded Intelligence
Trend cluster
Category
Hall
Component
Consumer technology brands are using hall sensors for durability and accuracy.
4.4
Trend score
Trend
What is the Hall Component trend?
Hall Component: Brands in the consumer electronics space are using hall sensor technology in controllers and input devices. Hall sensors use a magnetic field rather than a physical analog connection, which means the parts do not physically deteriorate over time, and are more precise.
Insight
The consumer insight behind the Hall Component trend
Repair costs and additional service fees often dissuade home electronics consumers, as these devices often require professional work and cannot be repaired at home. For this reason, fans of home electronics, such as video games and smart home devices, are gravitating towards products made with durability, repairability, and accuracy in mind. Brands are responding to this pressure by crafting products with long-lasting components without adding too much to the upfront costs.
Trend themes
Themes within the Hall Component trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Hall Sensor Technology
Consumer electronics brands are adopting hall sensor technology for durability and accuracy of their products.
02
Metal Shell Gaming Handhelds
Handheld retro gaming devices are evolving to incorporate more features and better visuals with metal shells.
03
Feature-Rich Mobile Gaming Consoles
Gaming consoles are becoming more feature-rich and customized for gamers' lifestyle especially with built-in controllers and HALL trigger buttons.
Industry implications
What the Hall Component trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics brands are adopting hall sensor technology for durability and accuracy of their products.
For
Gaming Accessories
Gaming accessories and peripherals companies are offering more customizable, feature-rich products with durable components.
For
Mobile Gaming Consoles
Mobile gaming consoles are becoming more powerful and feature-rich to accommodate the increased position of gaming in the average consumer lifestyle.
Workshop question
How could your brand foster loyalty with consumer-first practices?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Hall Component
Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 55%, freshness 15%.
Popularity60%
Activity55%
Freshness15%
Audience
70%Men
30%Women
- Gen Alpha
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Hall Component trend
5 featured examples from Nov 3, 2022 to Mar 21, 2023CategoryTech
Metal Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Officially Unveiled the 'RG405M' In a Promotional Video
There is an opportunity for businesses in the gaming industry to invest in the development of new and improved portable handheld gaming devices that allow users to play retro game…
CategoryTech
Multiplatform Wireless Controllers
8BitDo Launched the 'Wireless Ultimate Controller' Gamepad
The rise of new wireless game controllers presents opportunities for established gaming accessory companies to adapt and create new product offerings.
CategoryTech
Feature-Rich Mobile Gaming Consoles
The AYANEO AIR Plus Has Intel or AMD Chipsets
Manufacturers can focus on designing portable, feature-rich consoles that cater to gamers who want to play on-the-go.
CategoryTech
Retro-Style Game Controllers
NYXI Brings the Original GameCube Controller to the Nintendo Switch
The gaming accessories industry has an opportunity to innovate by integrating old-school gaming nostalgia with modern-day technology.
CategoryTech
OLED Gaming Handhelds
AYANEO Announced the Android-Based 'Pocket Air' Gaming Device
Opportunities for gaming companies to leverage new technology trends in the handheld gaming market such as OLED screens and HALL sensors.
