# Miniature Arcade Systems Atari Launched the Micro Player with MyArcade at CES 2023 By Colin Smith | Published 2023-01-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-micro-player References: [retrododo](https://retrododo.com/atari-my-arcade/) & [twitter](https://twitter.com/MyArcadeRetro/status/1611067582617948176/photo/2)  [Atari](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-400-mini) debuted the special 50th Anniversary edition of the Atari Micro Player at CES 2023. The device was designed as part of a collaboration between Atari and [MyArcade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation), which marks the continuation of the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. The 50th Anniversary Edition Micro Player resembles an actual Atari arcade cabinet, but shrunken down to be only a few inches tall, rather than the several-feet-tall original cabinets. Despite its shrunken size, the Micro Player is still capable of playing countless [retro games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-plug-play-systems) in a pixel-perfect manner that replicates the experience of playing in the original arcade. For many consumers, though, the Micro Player is simply a collector's item, as it is largely impractical to play with a joystick and pair of buttons that are the size of a small pin. Image Credit: Atari, MyArcade ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mini Arcade Collectibles:** The popularity of miniature arcade systems indicates a trend towards collectible items that replicate retro gaming experiences. - **Pixel-perfect Gaming:** The success of micro players demonstrate a trend towards gaming experiences with an emphasis on pixel-perfect replication of classic gameplay. - **Collaborative Nostalgia:** Partnerships between long-standing gaming companies to create miniature arcade systems appeals to nostalgia-driven consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Gaming:** The miniature arcade systems industry is expanding, especially towards creating gaming experiences that replicate retro gameplay. - **Collectibles:** The collectibles industry is growing with the rise of miniature arcade systems featuring classic games. - **Partnerships:** Partnering with legacy gaming companies to create miniature arcade systems is a form of disruptive innovation that has potential in the gaming industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-400-mini.md) - [Retro Gaming Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gamestation-retro.md) - [Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/my-arcade-gamestation-portable.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Retro Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-xp.md) - [Chic Retro Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation.md) - [Micro Tabletop Arcade Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-arcade-machines.md) - [Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-2600-console.md) - [Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-pro.md) - [Mobile Retro-Inspired Consoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atari-gamestation-go.md)