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# Foot-Worn Gaming Controllers
The CapLab Bcon Adds an Extra Button Into Gaming

By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-22 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caplab-bcon
References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1782246871/bcon-the-first-ever-gaming-wearable) & [bcon.zone](https://bcon.zone/)

Seriously competitive gamers, whether for pride or for money in the esports arena, know that every advantage is worth something, and the CapLab Bcon is a new [gaming peripheral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kbd-h75) that brings an entirely new dimension into the world of digital athletics. The device serves as an [added controller output](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backbone-pro), strapping to players' feet in order add an extra appendage into the game.

At its most basic level, the CapLan Bcon adds a single hotkey into the gamer's arsenal. By tapping or lifting their foot, players get an additional action (which of course changes depending on the game in question). This might not seem like much of an advantage, but even a single extra button removed from the keyboard drastically improves efficiency.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.4/10
- Popularity: 64% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Foot-worn Gaming Controllers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced foot-worn gaming controllers that incorporate multiple buttons and customizable actions for enhanced gameplay.
- **Esports Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create specialized accessories for professional esports players that enhance their performance and give them a competitive edge.
- **Enhanced Gaming Efficiency:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design innovative gaming peripherals and control systems that optimize gameplay efficiency and enhance the overall gaming experience.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Gaming Hardware:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the gaming hardware industry by developing advanced foot-worn gaming controllers and accessories that cater to the needs of competitive gamers.
- **Esports:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the esports industry by creating specialized accessories and tools that improve player performance and attract a larger audience.
- **Technology & Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine technology and entertainment to create innovative gaming peripherals and control systems that enhance user experience and push the boundaries of digital athletics.

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