# Retro Gamer Lighting The Atari Lamp Illuminates the Dark World of Video Games By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-05-06 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-lamp References: [nerdapproved](http://nerdapproved.com/gaming/retro-atari-system-gets-reincarnated-as-a-diy-lamp/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Atari-2600-Joystick-Lamp/) This awesome [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-console) Lamp makes use of an old gaming system and cartridges to create something new. Not only does this DIY project embrace recycling, but the finished light makes a great present for any gamer in your life. Composed of a dead video computer system, 10 cartridges and a [game box art lampshade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1), the Atari Lamp gives you an excuse to dust off your old gaming systems and put them to good use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Upcycling:** Opportunities for companies to create new and innovative products by repurposing old or discarded items, like using old gaming systems for lighting fixtures. - **DIY Lighting:** Emergence in creating custom and unique lighting fixtures, like the Atari Lamp, through DIY tinkering and craftwork. - **Nostalgia Products:** Opportunities to create products that evoke feelings of nostalgia and reflect on previous eras, like the Atari Lamp that pays homage to the classic video game system. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainability:** Creating environmentally sustainable products through upcycling and repurposing items that would have ended up in landfills, like the Atari Lamp. - **Home Decor:** Innovative and unique lighting fixture designs for home decor enthusiasts, like the DIY Atari Lamp, that are not available in traditional retail stores. - **Gaming Merchandise:** Creating innovative games-related products, such as the Atari Lamp, that appeal to the large and growing base of gaming consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-console.md) - [Retro-Inspired Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-atari-2600.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-xp.md) - [Retro Arcade Circuit Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-1.md) - [Backwards-Compatible Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-7800-plus.md) - [Chic Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation.md) - [Ambient eSports Desktop Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeslamp-ace.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Joystick Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joystick-decanter.md)