# Retro Game System Art These 8-Bit Console Posters Take Current Consoles Back in Time By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-bit-console-posters References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/09/8-bit-game-console-posters/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/BiscottoCotto) If you long for the days when video games had pixelated graphics and music that sounded like it came from a synthesizer, then you will love Biscotto Cotto's 8-bit Console posters. Biscotto Cotto is an Etsy merchant who has given iconic consoles from all eras an 8-bit makeover. Some of these posters, like the [Game Boy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic) and Sega [Genesis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anicorn-x-sega-megadrivegenesis) one, fit the 8-bit theme to a tee. Others look strangely out of place, like the [Xbox 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-poster) and PS2, but in a good way. Video game consoles have gotten so fancy as of late that it is often easy to forget the humble origins of home video gaming. Biscotto Cotto's 8-bit Console posters remind us all that the origin of every hi-def video game was an indistinguishable sprite. The posters are available now and sell for $15 apiece. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Gaming:** Opportunity to tap into nostalgia for pixelated graphics and 8-bit gaming experiences. - **Artistic Revival:** Opportunity to explore creative ways of reimagining iconic gaming consoles and merging different art styles. - **Nostalgia Merchandise:** Opportunity to capitalize on consumers' desire for nostalgic products that remind them of their favorite childhood pastimes. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Merchandise:** Opportunity to create and sell merchandise that appeals to gamers seeking nostalgic and artistic collectibles. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for online marketplaces to feature and sell unique art pieces catering to niche interests like retro gaming. - **Graphic Design:** Opportunity for graphic designers to specialize in creating retro-inspired artwork and cater to the growing demand for nostalgic aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini.md) - [Vibrant Retro Handheld Gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-classic.md) - [Retro-Inspired Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sup-game-box-400.md) - [80s-Inspired E-Ink Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-console.md) - [80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/16bit-display.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [AI-Supporting Art Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronics-hub-art.md) - [Retro Arcade Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-1.md)