# Smartphone-Powered Gaming Devices The AnyConsole Mini Lets Users Play Mobile Games on Their TV Set By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anyconsole-mini References: [gadgetify](https://www.gadgetify.com/anyconsole-mini/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anyconsole-mini-a-game-console-for-mobile-games#/) Smartphone gaming continues to be quite popular with a wide array of consumers but is limited by the small size of the mobile device screen, so the AnyConsole Mini is intended to help change this experience. The device works by being connected to the user's smartphone and their TV in order to let them play their favorite [mobile games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-pro) right up on the big screen. This will come as welcome news to those who are looking for a way to play popular titles without having to feel restricted to their smartphone. The AnyConsole Mini is compatible for use with both Android and [iOS smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ohsnap-mcon), and supports up to 4K resolution. A series of three USB ports for peripherals and a USB-C port for power round the system off as being ideal for additional equipment like [controllers and keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-mobile-gaming-controller) alike. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 63% | 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Larger Screen Gaming:** The trend of larger screen gaming opportunities allows users to have a more immersive gaming experience and enjoy their favorite mobile games on a bigger scale. - **Mobile-to-tv Connectivity:** The trend of mobile-to-TV connectivity devices presents an opportunity for users to seamlessly connect their smartphones to larger screens, providing a more enjoyable gaming experience. - **Enhanced Resolution Support:** The trend of supporting higher resolutions, such as 4K, in smartphone-powered gaming devices opens up possibilities for more visually stunning and immersive gameplay. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming Accessories:** The gaming accessories industry can capitalize on the trend of smartphone-powered gaming devices by developing compatible peripherals such as controllers and keyboards. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The smartphone manufacturing industry has an opportunity to collaborate with gaming accessory manufacturers to optimize smartphones for seamless connectivity and enhanced gaming experiences. - **TV Manufacturing:** The TV manufacturing industry can tap into the trend of mobile-to-TV connectivity by designing televisions that specifically cater to smartphone gaming and provide a seamless gaming transition. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Petite Android-Powered Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-air-mini.md) - [Digitized Board Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-game-consoles.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gamer Console Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-console.md) - [Smartphone-Like Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-series-a.md) - [Horizontal Handheld Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-micro.md) - [Feature-Rich Mobile Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-air-plus.md) - [Mobile Retro Gaming Handsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-pocket-ace.md) - [Ultra-Compact Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genki-covert-dock.md) - [Downsized Handheld Game Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retroid-pocket-mini.md)