# Arcade-Inspired Belts The Asteroid Belt Features a Fully Functional Gaming System By Michael Hines | Published 2013-05-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asteroid-belt References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/05/01/belt-buckle-retro-gaming-system/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Asteroid-Belt/) The Asteroid Belt may very well be the world's first [playable belt](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vital-belt). The belt was created by Instructables' user Cunning_Fellow and features a buckle with a directional pad, four buttons and an LCD screen. The brass buckle lets you play a game called "Rock Blaster," which is essentially a remake of the [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable) classic "Asteroids." Unlike other Instructables, Cunning_Fellow's creation is only meant to be made by those with expert DIY skills. The crafter says he would do a production run of the Asteroid Belt if "1,000 people all moan at me at once." If you aren't an expert hacker and crafter then you're going to want to enjoy the awesomeness that is this belt from afar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Wearable Gaming:** The combination of wearable technology and gaming provides opportunities for innovation in designing products that create unique experiences. - **DIY Gadgets:** The demand for DIY projects continues to grow, creating opportunities for companies to provide tools and kits for people to build their own unique gadgets and devices. - **Retro Revival:** The resurgence of interest in classic games and styles presents opportunities for businesses to create modern versions of retro products that cater to contemporary tastes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Companies in the fashion industry can incorporate wearable technology to design products that are both fashionable and functional, such as gaming and multimedia wearables. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can combine wearable technology and retro gaming to create new products and experiences, and make them available to DIYers and hobbyists. - **DIY:** Businesses in the DIY industry can provide tools and kits to hobbyists and makers who want to build their own gadgets incorporating retro gaming, wearable technology, and multimedia features. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Vibrational Gamer Belts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-audio-wearable.md) - [Emergency Tracking Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-x-recco-stretch-belt.md) - [Retro Gaming Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-my-play-smartwatch.md) - [Retro Gaming Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-invaders-my-play-watch.md) - [Micro-Sized Gaming Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-gaming-device.md) - [Indestructible Sleek Belt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indestructible-belt.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-gaming-watch.md) - [Vintage Video Game-Inspired Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bethesda-pipboy-3000-replica.md) - [Studded Belt-Made Dynamic Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replica-suit.md)