Forget about the Xbox One or PS4, it's all about the briefcase arcade machine.
Created by Travis Reynolds, the briefcase arcade machine (or briefcade, as it's also called) combines corporate office looks and transportability with old-school gaming fun. Travis made his briefcase arcade machine by buying a used $5 dollar briefcase, tearing out an old LCD monitor and then buying and installing a Sanwa-style joystick and buttons. To play games, Travis runs an emulator that lets him play a variety of arcade hits. With the briefcase arcade machine, you can play games at work and no one will be the wiser.
As a kid, I always wondered what people were carrying in their briefcase. Had I known it was an arcade machine I probably would have entered the workforce a little sooner.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Portable Gaming
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and portable gaming devices that can be easily carried and played anywhere.
- Retro Gaming
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create modern versions of classic arcade games that appeal to nostalgia-driven consumers.
- Disguised Gaming
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gaming devices that can be easily disguised as everyday objects, allowing users to play games without attracting attention.
Where This Applies
- Gaming Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate new gaming accessories that enhance the gaming experience for both casual and hardcore gamers.
- Office Supplies
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop office supplies that incorporate gaming elements, making work more enjoyable and stimulating.
- Emulator Software
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create advanced emulator software that allows users to play a wide range of arcade games on different devices.
