# Weapon-Inspired Game Remotes Play Arkham City the Right Way with the Batarang Controller By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batarang-controller References: [devicemag](http://www.devicemag.com/2011/10/19/play-batman-arkham-city-with-these-new-batarang-controllers/) & [powera](http://www.powera.com/products/details/773) For months Batman Arkham City has had fans waiting in anticipation and now that it's finally out, Power A is offering the Batarang Controller to go along with the game. The Batarang Controller is shaped in one of the Dark Knight's most popular choice of weaponry. This boasts [dual rumble motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolverine-v3-pro) that enhances the gaming experience, and has a chat headset port as well. LED illuminations have been integrated complete with seven different colors that personalize the controller. On either side are soft touch grips built for comfort, as well as a safe-break cable. There's a [PS3](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-n5) model and an [Xbox 360](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin) model, each of which will have the exact same functionality as the standard controller for each console. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Weapon-inspired Game Remotes:** The trend of creating game remotes inspired by weapons presents an opportunity for gaming companies to enhance the gaming experience and attract fans of action-adventure games. - **Personalized LED Illuminations:** The trend of integrating LED illuminations with customizable colors in game controllers provides an opportunity for companies to offer personalized gaming accessories and enhance the aesthetic appeal of gaming setups. - **Comfort-focused Game Controller Design:** The trend of incorporating soft touch grips and ergonomic features in game controllers presents an opportunity for companies to create more comfortable and user-friendly gaming accessories for enhanced gaming experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage the trend of weapon-inspired game remotes to attract more players and offer innovative and immersive gaming experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of personalized LED illuminations to create gaming accessories that appeal to tech-savvy consumers looking for customizable and visually appealing products. - **Ergonomic Design:** The ergonomic design industry can explore the trend of comfort-focused game controller design to create more ergonomic and user-friendly products for gamers, enhancing comfort and reducing hand fatigue during long gaming sessions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-wireless-controller.md) - [Sci-Fi-Themed Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-boba-fett-xbox-controller.md) - [Dual-Rumble Motor Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-beach-reactr.md) - [Demonic Game-Themed Xbox Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doom-the-dark-ages-xbox.md) - [Realistic Weaponry Game Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vir-controller.md) - [Antihero Gaming Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xbox-cheeky-controller.md) - [Customizable Controller Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/back-button-attachment.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md) - [Game-Themed Console Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-controller-and-headset.md) - [Minimal Game Console Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperkin.md)