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# Complex Gaming Gloves
The Razer Orbweaver Allows for One-Handed Navigation During Gameplay

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-01-04 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-orbweaver
References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/04/razer-releases-130-orbweaver-for-single-pawed-mechanical-pc-ga/) & [razerzone](http://www.razerzone.com)

Gaming just got a whole lot easier with the [Belkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-boostcharge-pro-power-bank-10k-with-motion-sensing-light) Orbweaver that allows for [one-handed gaming](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onehanded-controller) bliss. The complex glove attaches to the hand and features a keypad for quickly typing out commands during gameplay. Moreover, the keyboard can be customized to provide a more tailored experience by allowing the user to easily send complex commands with the press of a single button. A directional pad that is operate by the thumb allows for simple navigation and selection.

Compatible with Windows or Mac OS X, the Orbweaver will retail for $130 and can even be used for navigating around the Internet or computer interface. The glove is simple to start using and is easily synced with a new computer via the included USB cord.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.9/10
- Popularity: 38% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **One-handed Gaming:** The Belkin Orbweaver enables more accessible and efficient gameplay by allowing users to control game functions and commands with just one hand.
- **Customizable Keyboards:** The Orbweaver's customizable keypad offers opportunities for personalized gaming experiences, allowing users to create and assign complex commands with the press of a single button.
- **Gaming Accessories:** The complex gaming glove market provides innovative and specialized accessories like the Orbweaver that enhance the gaming experience and cater to the specific needs of gamers.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **Gaming:** The gaming industry can capitalize on the trend of one-handed gaming and create more accessible gaming experiences for users with physical limitations or preferences for single-handed control.
- **Computer Peripherals:** The customizable keyboards trend presents opportunities for keyboard manufacturers and technology companies to develop and market personalized and user-friendly peripheral devices for gamers and other computer users.
- **E-commerce:** The gaming accessories industry offers potential growth for e-commerce platforms, as the market for specialized gaming products like the Orbweaver expands, providing opportunities to sell and distribute these products online.

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