# Video Game-Upscaling Consoles The Analogue Duo Supports TurboGrafxs CDs and Cartridges By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-10-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-duo References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/analogue-duo-retro-turbografx-game-console/) & [analogue.co](https://www.analogue.co/duo/) The Analogue Duo video game system is a [retro technology solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini) for avid gamers who are looking for a way to enjoy their favorite pastimes and keep old-fashioned equipment relevant for modern users. The system comes in either black or gray color options and supports both TurboGrafx CDs and cartridges to effectively upscale the games into high-definition experiences. Gamers can thus enjoy titles in 1080p resolution, while a series of ports including two original-style ports for legacy gamepads accommodate an [authentic nostalgic gaming experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro). The Analogue Duo video game system is expected to launch next year at a price point of $199, but only in limited quantities. This could be related to the decidedly niche nature of the system, which will likely only be purchased by [serious retro gamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epilogue-sn-operator). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Gaming Consoles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an affordable, mass-market retro gaming console that supports a wide range of classic game cartridges and provides enhanced graphics and resolution. - **Game Upscaling Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a software or hardware solution that can effectively upscale old video game graphics into high-definition experiences and improve the overall visual quality of classic games. - **Nostalgic Gaming Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design immersive gaming devices or accessories that capture the feel and aesthetics of retro gaming, providing a nostalgic experience for modern gamers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming Console Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Manufacture and distribute specialized gaming consoles that cater to the niche market of retro gamers, offering improved features and compatibility with classic game formats. - **Software Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced upscaling algorithms or software tools that can enhance the graphics and resolution of old video games, making them suitable for modern high-definition displays. - **Gaming Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create and market accessory products, such as gamepads or controllers, that replicate the design and tactile feel of classic gaming consoles, providing an authentic nostalgic gaming experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized 90s Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-console.md) - [Vintage Console Upscale Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrotink4k.md) - [Nostalgic 90s-Inspired Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d-funtastic.md) - [See-Through Cartridge Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro-m64.md) - [Hardware-Based Emulation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3d.md) - [Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-7800-plus.md) - [Bright Edition Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analogue-3.md) - [Retro Handheld Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modretro.md) - [Freestanding Retro Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vectrex-mini.md)